Meanwhile, usufruct transactions exceeded AED 2.93 billion for 245 properties. According to statistics issued by the platform, the total value of real estate sales and mortgage transactions in Abu …
Ansarada accelerates growth across the Middle East with AI-driven M&A deal technology
UAE: Ansarada, a global leader in virtual data room (VDR) technology, today announced its further expansion into the Middle East, delivering AI-powered dealmaking tools designed to accelerate …
Dubai South launches DSBH, a digital-first freezone platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development in the region, has announced the launch of the Dubai South Business Hub (DSBH). A digital-first free zone …
Dubai Unified Licence integration with Emirates NBD delivers 35% time reduction for SME onboarding
As one of the first banks officially onboarded to the DUL, Emirates NBD has pioneered a seamless, government-verified approach to SME and Business Banking (BuB) onboarding. By leveraging direct access …
Al Salam Bank signs strategic deal with Denodo and NAIB IT to advance data management and AI initiatives
The signing ceremony was attended by Shaikha Dr. Dheya Bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Managing Director at NAIB IT; Mr. Anwar Murad, Deputy CEO – Banking at Al Salam Bank, Mr. Hemantha Wijesinghe, CTO at Al …
British law student, 23, jailed for life in Dubai after making ‘very stupid mistake’
Mia O’Brien, a 23-year-old British law student from Merseyside, has been jailed for life in Dubai after being ‘caught’ with 50g of cocaine in her apartment.
Dubai South launches new platform to help founders set up companies
It also provides firms with a suite of integrated services including corporate banking, accounting support, visa solutions, family relocation assistance, and more …
Dubai entrepreneur calls for a new era of franchising
Dubai entrepreneur Shahriar Shahir, founder of hoopoe holding, has published new research that is already turning heads in business and academic circles. His paper, released on SSRN and now under …
Dubai property sales hit Dhs 51.1bn in August, up 7.9 per cent YoY
Dubai’s real estate market recorded Dhs51.1bn ($13.9bn) in property sales in August, a 7.9 per cent increase from a year earlier, with transactions rising 15.4 per cent year-on-year to 18,678, …
Ajman Bank, Franklin Templeton to launch Shariah-compliant funds in UAE
The collaboration will provide the lender’s clients access to select Luxembourg-domiciled Franklin Templeton Shariah funds …
UAE Golden Visa & Real Estate: Eligibility, Risks, and How to Verify Properties & Agents
The UAE Golden Visa has emerged as a gateway for long-term residency, attracting investors, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals from around the world.
How UAE residents can subscribe to du’s share sale; price range, process explained
The UAE’s second telecom operator, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) announced over 342.084 million shares sale on Monday, representing 7.5467 per cent of the total issued shares.
Is XRP Overvalued?
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) meets that moment with protocol-level compliance features many asset issuers want. It doesn’t use bespoke middleware so much as baked-in guardrails that users will find to be …
‘Will I qualify for a UAE golden visa if my basic salary is less than Dh30,000?’
Question: I am considering applying for a UAE golden visa, but I am not sure if I qualify. I have a monthly salary of Dh32,000 ($8,713) but part of it is housing allowance. My basic salary on record …
Oman’s Future Fund backs SMEs ‘quick’ loan facility
The Oman Future Fund has launched a lending programme to accelerate access to capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The OR2 billion ($5.2 billion) fund, owned by the Oman Investment …
Dubai hotel occupancy climbs to more than 81% as international visitors reach almost 10 million
Hotel occupancy levels across Dubai reached more than 81% – up 4.5% year-on-year- with the number of international visitors climbing 6.1% to almost 10 million between January and June 2025, according …
UAE President and King of Jordan Meet to Address Regional Developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held talks with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to discuss the deep-rooted fraternal …