His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree appointing Khamis Abdullah Al Mazrouei as a member of the Energy Council (EC) …
UAE startup The Surpluss wins top global honour at 2025 BRICS Solution Awards
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — The Surpluss, a UAE-based climate-tech start up, has been awarded first place in the Circular Economy category at the 2025 BRICS Solutions Awards held this week in Rio de …
UAE Golden Visa guide: How to apply, who qualifies, cost and routes
UAE offers multiple Golden Visa options for Indians, from property and talent-based routes to a new nomination pilot, covering long-term residency …
Dubai’s first regulated tokenized money fund set to launch
Dubai Financial Services Authority, the DIFC regulatory authority in Dubai UAE, has approved the first tokenized money market fund, called the QCD Money …
TON’s UAE ‘golden visa’ mishap shows why legal reviews matter
The TON Foundation’s Golden Visa misstep in the UAE highlights the need for legal compliance and proper review, local lawyers say.
Dubai’s Bold Leap into Crypto’s Future
Dubai is a leader in crypto regulation, with clear policies and innovation hubs.The city supports both global exchanges and local blockchain star …
Sharjah lays down terms for traffic fine waivers
The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) held its meeting on Tuesday morning at the Office of His Highness the Ruler, chaired by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin …
India: New Delhi airport officials book case against man smuggling gold from Sharjah
New Delhi authorities booked a case against Indian man for smuggling gold from Sharjah. Customs officers at Terminal 3 Indira Gandhi International Airport caught the passenger based on profiling; he …
Syria’s Sharaa met top Israeli official Tzachi Hanegbi in Abu Dhabi, Syrian media claims
Despite the report’s claims on the meeting taking place on Monday, Hanegbi was reported to be in Washington DC as part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s delegation visiting the US.
Abu Dhabi Chamber membership rises 4.9% to over 157,000 companies
Membership in the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has grown to 157,207 companies, a 4.9 percent increase between September 2024 and June 2025.The growth reflects the Chamber’s …
The UAE in Africa: Power, Influence and Conflict
The Gulf nation has built a logistical network to project power in countries surrounding Sudan that includes field hospitals and airstrips, according to regional diplomats, analysts and officials.
Dubai’s DFSA approves launch of its first regulated tokenized money fund
Dubai Financial Services Authority, the DIFC regulatory authority in Dubai UAE, has approved the first tokenized money market fund, called the QCD Money Market Fund (QCDT). Qatar National Bank will be …
Freed Dubai teen Marcus Fakana’s jail hell – ‘severe’ trauma and men forced to watch rapes
Nineteen-year-old Marcus Fakana has now been released from a hellish Dubai prison, following what has been a traumatic year for the teenager after he was jailed for having sex with another teen …
Dubai Metro update: Parsons appointed as Project Management Consultant for Blue Line Project
RTA’s Dubai Metro Blue Line, expected to commence operations in 2029, is a key component of Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda …
Dubai: 68-year-old expat undergoes complex 9-hour brain surgery for rare tumour
The patient, who wished to remain anonymous, was diagnosed with a ‘butterfly glioma’ — a rare and aggressive type of brain tumour that spreads across both hemispheres of the brain.
Strategic property insights: Rent vs. buy in UAE’s best‑value areas
In many UAE regions, renting offers significant monthly savings, while ownership pays dividends in carefully chosen markets …
10 Mind-Blowing and Strange Facts About Dubai That Will Shock You
Dubai is a city of mind-blowing luxury and jaw-dropping contradictions. Beneath its skyline of shimmering towers, gold-plated cars, and man-made islands, lies a world that’s far stranger,and more …