The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) today launched the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Environment Sector (2025–2050), a comprehensive and science-based roadmap designed to …
Model reveals four chilling words she heard before being ‘thrown off roof’ after Dubai ‘porta potty party’
Maria Kovalchuk, a model who suffered horrific injuries in Dubai, said she heard four chilling words before she was ‘thrown off’ a roof …
Brand Lessons from Dubai: Evolving with Purpose and Power
This is a clear message to brands: if your creative is still playing it safe, or feels like a copy-paste job, you’re already behind.
‘Spine broken, limbs crushed, left in coma’: Ukrainian model alleges brutal assault by ‘rich Russian kids’ in Dubai
Maria is now recovering in Norway, where her mother lives, but remains wheelchair-bound and uncertain whether she will ever walk again.
Why world’s wealth is flowing into the UAE, and what that means for the next generation
Family offices today are going beyond just managing investments and into broader territory like governance, education, and even resolving family disagreements.
UAE yacht and shipyard company now accepting crypto payments
From UAE Judiciary bodies, to airlines, taxi service providers, gas stations and in the near future real estate investment, UAE governmental entities and …
$1bln financed: DP World reshapes the global trade finance map
This milestone comes just four years after the platform’s launch, addressing the $2.5 trillion gap that continues to stifle trade growth in emerging economies …
CBUAE joins hands with Presight to enhance UAE’s financial infrastructure
JV to deliver sovereign, AI-powered technological platforms and services to support and enhance the UAE’s financial market infrastructure …
UAE flags 32,000 visa violations in just six months: ICP crackdown intensifies
In the first half of 2025, the UAE identified over 32,000 visa violators through intensified inspection campaigns. Authorities conducted 252 operations in February alone, inspecting 4,771 …
Henley Passport Index 2025: UAE Passport now among world’s most powerful, ranks 8th globally
The UAE passport ranks 8th in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, providing visa-free access to 184 countries. This historic leap reflects the UAE’s diplomatic efforts and positions it as a leader in …
Vietnam’s legislative breakthrough on digital assets
With legal clarity on digital assets now in place, Vietnam is poised to draw in global capital. Tran Huyen Dinh, chairman of the Fintech Application Committee under the Vietnam Blockchain Association …
Saudi Arabia tops MENA with $860m VC surge in H1 2025
Fintech remained the most active sector by number of deals, with 30 transactions, representing 26 per cent of all VC deals during the first half of the year …
Saudi reforms drove VC funding to surge 116% in six months
The kingdom’s VC funding, which reached SAR 3.2 billion ($860 million) in the first six months of 2025, marked a 116% jump over the same period in 2024, according to MAGNiTT, a venture data platform.
Saudi startup funding rebounds to $830m
Startup funding in Saudi Arabia has surpassed the total for 2024 in the first six months of 2025. Venture capital funding more than doubled annually to SAR3.2 billion ($860 million) in the first half …
Enclosed for summer: Cool outdoor restaurants with a view in Dubai
The summer heat might slow down some aspects of life in the UAE, but some restaurants have found ways to beat the heat, from clever enclosures to full-blown climate control. Here are venues with a …
Dubai’s Thrilling Extreme Sports Scene
As travel trends pivot toward immersive, thrill-seeking experiences, Dubai is emerging as one of the world’s most exciting playgrounds for adrenaline …
The Best Beach Clubs in Dubai – Condé Nast Traveler
The private beach overlooks the Dubai Marina skyline, and you can have food (oysters, caviar, pasta) and drinks delivered directly to your chaise longue. There’s even a glass-walled infinity pool.