Patrick Pitchappa joins Equiti with over 28 years of international experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, and technology operations. He has held senior roles with leading global institutions including …
UK suffers tax gap trap but can Rachel Reeves stem rush to Dubai?
The top one per cent of earners in the UK contribute more than a quarter of tax revenue (28.2 per cent), according to a July report by the conservative think tank Onward. The threshold for being part …
Transforming the logistics real estate sector in the UAE: key legal issues
Evolving foreign ownership rules and musataha structures continue to shape how global operators enter and invest in the market. Transforming the logistics real estate sector in the UAE: key legal …
US holds secret meetings with Russians in Abu Dhabi on Ukraine
United States Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held secret talks on Monday with a Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates to follow up on this weekend’s talks with Ukraine in Geneva …
US holds Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
US army secretary Dan Driscoll arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday for talks with Ukraine’s military intelligence chief and a Russian delegation as Washington pushes a peace deal to end the Kremlin’s war.
US Army Secretary Driscoll holds talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi in new push for Ukraine peace deal
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll met Russian officials in Abu Dhabi as the Trump administration intensified efforts to broker a controversial peace plan for the Ukraine war.
EPAA Sharjah announces discovery of new, rare ant species in Wadi Shees
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA), through the Al Dhaid Wildlife Center, has recorded a new scientific achievement that adds to Sharjah’s growing contributions in …
5 Lessons from Being Part of the UAE Transformation
From regulation-by-design to public–private synchrony and the rise of AI-powered ecosystems, the Gulf’s transformation is accelerating. Here’s what business leaders need to understand—and where the …
On the Ground at Habshan, UAE President Reviews ADNOC’s Strategic Agenda
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presided over the annual meeting of the ADNOC Board of Directors at the Habshan complex in Abu Dhabi, a strategic hub for the company’s on …
Saudi, UAE school operator Almasar Alshamil’s retail IPO raises $47.9mln
Almasar Alshamil Education Company, a provider of specialised education in the GCC, has raised SAR 179.7 million ($47.9 million) in the retail tranche of its Tadawul IPO.
Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage Board launches 6th edition
Board of Trustees announced the start of the award’s sixth cycle on Monday, at a press conference held at the International Cultural Heritage Organisations Centre Theatre.The event was attended by Dr.
US holds secret Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
US army secretary Dan Driscoll arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday for talks with Ukraine’s military intelligence chief and a Russian delegation as Washington pushes a peace deal to end the Kremlin’s war.
Driscoll meets with Russians in Abu Dhabi about Ukraine peace plan
The Army secretary is speaking to Russian officials on Tuesday without Secretary of State Marco Rubio or other U.S. negotiators.
Army Secretary Driscoll meeting with Russians in UAE as Trump administration presses for Ukraine peace deal
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is in Abu Dhabi to meet with Russian officials, two U.S. officials and two diplomatic sources who were not authorized to speak publicly told CBS News.
UAE groups ARY, Maher Al Zarooni set up new property JV
The new firm ARY & MAZ Developments, unites two big names with deep roots in the UAE market: ARY, known for its influence across gold, media, real estate and sports; and Maher Al Zarooni Group, an …
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC plans $150bln in capital investments between 2026-2030
ADNOC has been attracting new global partners to unconventional exploration concessions to speed up development, support the Gulf state’s gas self-sufficiency and meet growing global gas demand …
Itchyworms to hold concerts in Dubai, Abu Dhabi in January 2026
Popular Filipino pop-rock band The Itchyworms are set to return to the United Arab Emirates for back-to-back concerts this January, more than a decade since their last visit.