Dubai has announced new rules that will allow companies set up inside its many free zones to operate outside of …
White & Case, Baker McKenzie Among Regional Titans Leading Key Saudi and UAE IPOs
Elsewhere in the kingdom, STAT Law Firm and White & Case are advising on the IPO of poultry producer Arabian Company for Agricultural and Industrial Investment (Entaj) over its sale of a 30% stake on …
Victims of alleged visa fraud petition FG, seek Dubai-based suspect’s arrest, refunds
A law firm, Mbakwe & Co (Graceville Chambers) has petitioned the Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) over alleged visa fraud perpetrated by a Dubai-based Nigerian, one Mrs Victoria Onu …
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to buy NinjaTrader for $1.5bln
Kraken, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said on Thursday it would buy retail futures trading platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, in a deal that would allow it to expand into …
Binance CEO Richard Teng praises Trump’s crypto movement again, says he’s ‘fantastic’
Binance CEO Richard Teng called President Trump’s second term a “fantastic reset” for crypto on Tuesday during a live CNBC interview. He said the current U.S. political climate has changed completely …
Beggar in Sharjah arrested with over Rs1 million in three days
A resident reported a beggar near a mosque; police found he was illegal and had collected a large sum in a short time …
Beggar in Sharjah arrested with over Rs1m in just three days
A resident reported a beggar near a mosque; police found he was illegal and had collected a large sum in a short time …
In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, UAE President issues Emiri decree appointing Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Media Office
In November 1976, the United Arab Emirates was on a date with the birth of the Emirates News Agency, as a news and knowledge media entity that expresses the country, and on June 18, 1977, “WAM” …
Inside sick world of Dubai ‘porta potty parties’ with bodily fluids and marriage ban
The disturbing trend known as ‘Porta Potty’ parties subjects women to adult acts, coming to light only after a model was reportedly left with a shattered spine – unwilling participants can even be cha …
Masdar invests Dhs30 billion in 2024, launches new projects in 9 countries
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar has reinforced its leadership in the global clean energy sector by deploying close to Dhs30 billion in …
Dubai’s emergence as a top five global FinTech destination
Dubai’s progress as one of the world’s leading global financial centres has been recognised in the latest edition the Global Financial Centre Index …
Wood Group poised to extend takeover talks with UAE’s Sidara
Company faced Monday deadline to make firm offer for London-listed oil services and engineering business or walk away
UAE bank body warns of growing fraud risk as digital payments soar
With the UAE’s digital payments market on track to soar to $80.37 billion by 2025, residents are increasingly vulnerable to financial fraud, particularly during festive seasons, according to banking …
Lidl’s own viral ‘Dubai chocolate’ sells out in just 84 minutes after claiming bar is cheapest in any UK supermarket
LIDL’S Dubai-style chocolate bars sold out in 84 minutes after it became the first UK supermarket to jump on the trend. The budget retailer sparked a frenzy amongst customers after claiming …
Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Residents to spend more on shopping, entertainment during holidays
Consumers plan to allocate more of their budgets to socialising, dining out, and entertainment and staycations, reflecting a renewed focus on premium experiences during the holiday
Maktoum bin Mohammed approves Dubai Courts 2025-2029 strategic plan
H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, has approved the 2025-2029 …
Woman wins Dhs100,000 compensation for rain water leakage in her Dubai flat
The Dubai Real Estate Court ordered a famous resort and hotel to pay compensation of Dhs100,000 to a European woman who owns a property unit in the hotel, …