According to DataM Intelligence, the GCC Smart Cities and Digital Transformation Market Size reached USD 145.54 billion in 2024 and is projected to escalate to USD 907.12 billion by 2032, expanding at …
UAE’s ADNOC awards Austria’s OMV offshore oil concession stake
DUBAI (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said on Sunday it had signed a 40-year agreement with OMV, awarding the Austrian oil and gas group a 20 percent stake in Abu Dhabi’s SARB and …
Leonardo and EDGE to launch defence joint venture in UAE in 2026
Italian defence and aerospace company Leonardo and Abu Dhabi’s EDGE group will launch a joint venture in the United Arab Emirates next year to design, develop and produce defence systems, the …
Hult International Business School Launches Innovative Entrepreneurship Degree with Hands-On Venture Studio in Dubai
Hult International Business School is expanding its undergraduate portfolio with a new Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship degree on Hult’s Dubai campus. The program is designed to help learners understand …
UAE controls 6,450 Bitcoin from state-backed mining
The UAE controls over 6,400 Bitcoin from state-backed uae bitcoin mining, ranking as the world’s fourth-largest sovereign Bitcoin holder.
Sharjah Chamber supports sectoral business growth, investment
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) reaffirmed its dedication to supporting Sectoral Business Groups under its umbrella to ensure optimal performance and promote high-impact …
Félix Collaborates With Mastercard to Accelerate U.S.–to–Latin America Remittances
Félix, a cross-border remittance platform, announced today an expansion of its collaboration with Mastercard to modernize cross-border remittance flows between the United States and Latin America.
UAE: Too many bank card offers? Fintech can offer needs like Netflix knows your shows
Banks continue to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in acquiring customers using the traditional marketing methods since they don’t know holistic information,’ said one of the founders of Daleel …
Mastercard brings AI powered Agent Pay in UAE, first launch outside US
Mastercard has launched its AI-powered Agent Pay in the UAE, marking its first international rollout outside the US. Developed in partnership with Majid Al Futtaim and fintech Dataiera, Agent Pay …
UAE moves towards AI-powered payments with major Mastercard pilot
UAE has become the first market outside US to launch Mastercard’s Agent Pay, partnering with Majid Al Futtaim on AI-powered payments …
Kraken announce schedule for truncated 2025-26 season
The Seattle Kraken’s breakneck Season 5, condensed by the NHL’s return to the Winter Olympics, will kick off at Climate Pledge Arena against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. The Kraken …
Video Shows Opening of Tallest Hotel in the World
The UAE is setting records in architecture, while Saudi Arabia pursues similar mega‑tower and tourism projects.
BurJuman Mall reveals transformation progress, new brand campaign
BurJuman Mall, a Dubai original since 1991, has unveiled its new consumer-facing brand campaign, ‘Right in the Heart’, following a comprehensive, multi-year transformation programme that has redefined …
Bank of Sharjah acts as Joint Lead Manager & Bookrunner in USD 750 mln Sukuk issuance for the government of Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE – Bank of Sharjah is pleased to announce its role as a Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner in the successful issuance of a USD 750 million, 10.5-year U.S. dollar-denominated 144A/Reg S …
Sharjah Ruler establishes Al Qalqali Marine Reserve
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree establishing “Al Qalqali Marine Reserve” in Khorfakkan, Sharjah.The …
UAE rental market update: Tenants can now pay rent monthly
Historically, tenants in the UAE have been required to pay annual rent in one to four cheques, limiting access to homes that truly fit their needs …
France Obtains Freeze of Dubai Properties Linked to Drug Trafficking, Minister Says
PARIS (Reuters) -The United Arab Emirates has agreed to seize around 40 Dubai apartments and luxury villas suspected of being linked to drug trafficking in France, French Justice Minister Gerald …