ALBAWABA – The Central Bank of the UAE, responsible for managing currency, monetary policy, and banking and insurance regulation, has unveiled the new D …
Abu Dhabi: Up to Dh2,000 fine for storing items on balconies, roofs
Up to Dh2,000 for storing items on balconies and roofs, distorting public appearance. These violations are aimed at ensuring a sustainable environment.
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi to reopen following huge fire
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi will reopen on Saturday, the day after a fire broke out at the venue. In an update, the water park stated that “Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi looks forward to welcoming its guests” …
Dubai: 7 locations announced for Eid Al Fitr cannons
Dubai Police announced the allocation of seven locations across the emirate for the traditional Eid Al-Fitr cannon fire. Historically, the cannon was used as an audible signal to mark iftar or Eid, …
UAE rebrands the Dirham and readies digital currency launch
The UAE’s move mirrors a similar initiative in Saudi Arabia, where the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) unveiled an official symbol for the Saudi Riyal in February 2025. Inspired by Arabic calligraphy, the …
Coinbase in talks to buy derivatives exchange Deribit: Report
Coinbase is in advanced talks to buy Deribit, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, according to a March 21 report by Bloomberg. Acquiring Deribit — the world’s largest venue for trading Bitcoin (BTC …
Coinbase user allegedly lost $34.9M to scammers, March total up to $46M
A Coinbase user reportedly lost about $34.9 million worth of BTC to scammers, according to crypto investigator ZachXBT.
9 Exciting Food Experiences in Dubai
Food tour company Frying Pan Adventures and Mirzam’s chocolate factory and café and are some of the most exciting food experiences for travelers in Dubai.
Dozens of wounded patients in Gaza evacuate to UAE to receive specialized care
The World Health Organization successfully evacuated 81 patients from Gaza to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday for specialized medical care.
Watch: Indian expat girl in UAE, 9, inline-skates 100m while spinning a hula hoop in 16.29 seconds
Keralite student recognised by multiple record books based in India and UK Sharjah: A nine-year-old girl in the UAE has been recognised by multiple international books of records for being the fastest …
UAE Eyes Q4 2025 for Digital Dirham Rollout
The United Arab Emirates is set to issue its own blockchain-backed central banking digital currency (CBDC) by late 2025.
Eid Al Fitr 2025: Top concerts and events happening in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and beyond
Set to electrify Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Park on Yas Island, the one-night-only event will feature individual sets from both chart-topping artists, blending Diab’s signature Arabic pop with Port’s …
Dubai-based VEON secures $210mln term loan facility
The syndicated loan was arranged by a consortium of lenders, including ICBC Standard Bank and leading GCC banks …
Dbeibah meets Mohammed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi
The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, met on Thursday with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the capital, Abu …
UAE visa changes for 2025: Key updates on eligibility and application steps
In 2025, the UAE is embracing foreigners with new visa programme/s that simplify living, working, and visiting the country.
French wealth management fintech RockFi garners €18m funding
With this fresh capital, RockFi aims to fast-track its expansion and reach its target of managing €1bn in assets by the close of 2026.
Mercury’s $300 million raise fosters hope for a fintech spring
Fintech firm Mercury, which provides banking services to businesses, says it now has 200,000 customers after raising $300 million in C-round funding.