Abu Dhabi and Dubai secure top spots in a global tax-friendly cities ranking. Several Gulf cities, including Riyadh and Doha, feature in the top 20. The index considers tax laws, governance, and legal …
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, France’s Manufactures nationales to advance cultural exchange
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and Manufactures nationales – Sèvres & Mobilier national – operating under France’s Ministry of Culture – have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to …
Sharjah Chamber launches smart app to boost audience engagement in Sharjah Summer Promotions 2025 raffle draws and activities
Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Organising Committee of “Sharjah Summer Promotions”, has launched a new smart application giving users seamless entries …
Dubai Business Events drives continued growth with bid wins, strong participation in H1
Returning events include Token2049 in 2026 with 15,000 delegates. Google will also call Dubai its home for two of its flagship conferences in 2026 and 2028, with 4,000 delegates each year. These …
IQ-EQ acquires fund platform Gordian Capital
Gordian Capital operates offices in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Melbourne, managing $17bn in assets.
Shariah-compliant stocks turn UAE markets into year’s hottest trade
The UAE’s local equity markets have delivered standout returns over the past year, cementing the country’s position as one of the world’s best-performing investment destinations. Dubai’s equity …
United Arab Bank partners with UAE Fintech Lune
United Arab Bank P.J.S.C. (UAB) was established in 1975, in the Emirate of Sharjah as a joint venture between key UAE and international investors, and its shares are publicly traded on the Abu Dhabi …
Sharjah meet seeks inclusion for differently-abled
The emirate of Sharjah continues its preparation to host Inclusion International’s 18th World Congress “We are Inclusion,” which will be held under …
UAE hiring boom: 56% of companies planning to expand workforce
Energy and utilities continues to perform strongly, posting an over 62 per cent hiring outlook, 43 points above the global sector average …
UAE: Why thousands of illegal residents who ignored visa amnesty are now being deported
These overstayers now face detention, blacklisting, and consequences from mounting debts to being barred from returning to the UAE …
Mum of Dubai model left in coma after ‘porta potty party’ explains devastating reality after incident
The mother of Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk, who was left in a coma after being assaulted while attending a party in Dubai, has spoken about the incident.
More than 51,000 homes sold in Dubai in ‘record’ second-quarter
More than 51,000 homes were sold in Dubai in the second quarter of this year, marking a quarterly record amid strong demand from buyers, a report has shown. The figures are up 22.8 per cent …
Space42 secures $695.5m to launch next-gen UAE satellites
The financing represents a pivotal step in Space42’s strategy to establish critical connectivity capabilities across multiple orbits …
Space42 secures $695.5mln facility to fund next-generation UAE satellites
Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5 satellites to enhance sovereign communications capabilities across Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia …
United Arab Bank Partners with UAE Fintech Lune to Deliver AI-Powered, Personalised Banking Experiences
United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced a strategic partnership with Lune, a leading UAE-based fintech company specialising in AI-driven transaction enrich …
Dubai Launches ‘One Freezone Passport’ With Louis Vuitton As First Adopter
Louis Vuitton is the first to use Dubai’s new One Freezone Passport — a system that lets companies expand across different free zones with only one licence. The luxury brand now has a warehouse in …
Abu Dhabi, Dubai top Multipolitan’s tax-friendly cities index
Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s top ranking is attributed to its zero personal income tax, relatively low property transfer costs, and regulatory stability …