Dubai’s VARA explains how crypto regulation protects retail investors, curbs AI deepfakes and market manipulation, and enforces accountability through transparent licensing, fair marketing rules, and …
Saudi Arabia overtakes UAE on the GCC’s road to renewables
From vast solar plants in the Saudi desert to wind farms on Oman’s Arabian Sea coast, ambitious renewable energy projects have become a pillar of Gulf countries’ economic plans. The six GCC member …
Cybersecurity: The new core infrastructure of the UAE economy
Cloud infrastructure is no longer treated purely as a commercial utility. Increasingly, it is becoming part of geopolitical and economic resilience planning. Rayad Kamal Ayub, Founder and Managing …
Dubai property market running at two speeds as luxury homes outperform
Luxury waterfront homes and trophy assets continue attracting wealthy international buyers while parts of the wider residential market are seeing price pressure.
Hedge fund Arrowpoint hires 10 trading teams, seeks more capital
Arrowpoint Investment Partners, the Asia-focused hedge fund firm, is seeking to boost capital to between $2.5 billion and $3 billion in the second half, as more teams are set to join the so-called pod …
15 unmissable pool day and beach club deals in Dubai to snap up in June
Throughout June, there are some incredible ongoing pool day offers and beach club deals in Dubai that are perfect for a day in the sun …
Jordan, Abu Dhabi exchanges unveil electronic trading link through Tabadul platform
Amman, June 1 (Petra) – Jordanian capital market institutions, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), on Monday officially launched an electronic trading link between the Amman …
UAE weather: Rising humidity in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, with rough seas at night
Dubai humidity up to 75%, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah 41°C, winds may raise dust, and seas turn rough at night in the Arabian Gulf …
Abu Dhabi launches free flow paid parking system with auto deduction via Darb wallet
Q Mobility introduces Abu Dhabi free flow paid parking with AI plate recognition and automatic fee deduction via Darb wallet, eliminating SMS, machines, QR codes and manual payments …
Abu Dhabi drivers no longer need SMS for parking as new Darb payment system launches
Abu Dhabi launches a new Darb parking payment system that automatically deducts fees using AI and licence plate recognition, eliminating SMS …
UFC Abu Dhabi main event features Magomed Ankalaev vs. Khalil Rountree
An important light heavyweight bout tops UFC Abu Dhabi this summer.
US AI unicorn Positron opens Dubai base at DIFC as demand for AI infrastructure surges
US AI unicorn Positron AI has established its first international presence at DIFC in Dubai, expanding its AI inference infrastructure business …
Dubai property prices still rising as off-plan sales grow and market cools from peak gains
Dubai property prices continue to rise but annual growth has slowed to 8-12 per cent as off-plan sales increase and the market enters a correction phase …
Sharjah FDI projects jump 45% as emirate targets new investment opportunities amid global shifts
Sharjah recorded a 45 per cent rise in FDI projects in 2025 as officials highlighted growth in logistics, real estate and manufacturing sectors …
Latest UFC Abu Dhabi fight card, Paramount+ start time, date and location | Ankalaev vs. Rountree Jr.
Sat., July 25, 2026Location: Etihad Arena, Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, UAEStart times: Paramount+ Prelims at 12 p.m. ET | Paramount+ Main Card at 3 p.m. ET UFC Abu Dhabi Main Event On Paramount+: 205 lbs …
Andres Iniesta takes first coaching role with Gulf United of UAE’s second tier
Lluis Gene/AFP via Former Barcelona and Spain star Andres Iniesta is to take his first coaching role with Gulf United FC of the United Arab Emirates First Division. Now Dubai-based, Iniesta has …
Crisis as credibility test: How the UAE’s response to the Iran-Israel conflict could shape its next decade as a global residency hub
The UAE’s promise of a safe haven faces its biggest test amid the Iran conflict. Despite heightened tensions, daily life remains stable, showcasing robust security and a ‘people first’ approach. This …