Dubai Culture launches third Emirati Chefs Grant for Productive Families to empower culinary entrepreneurs with training, mentorship and contemporary Emirati cuisine innovation from July 2026 to Feb 2 …
UAE jobs: Real estate leads hiring growth as country ranks No.1 for FinTech skills
UAE hiring is showing signs of recovery in 2026, with real estate leading growth as the country ranks No.1 globally for FinTech skills and No.2 for AI talent …
Crypto Expo Dubai 2026: Tickets from AED 400 — and the expo floor is free
Crypto Expo Dubai 2026 runs September 9–10 at Dubai World Trade Centre with 140+ speakers. Early-bird tickets start at about AED 400; the expo floor is free.
From Boston to Abu Dhabi: How the Middle East is Reshaping the NBA
The Middle East’s relationship with the National Basketball Association (NBA) has moved far beyond sponsorship logos, television rights and occasional exhibition matches.
Dubai ready home sales jump 20% to $2.45bn as property market rebounds
Dubai ready home sales jumped almost 20% in July to more than 3,400 properties worth AED9bn, reaching their highest monthly level since February …
UAE fends off third sector-targeting cyberattack of 2026; finance first, now aviation, energy
UAE cyberattack 2026: The UAE Cybersecurity Council repelled a multi-vector attack on aviation, energy, and education sectors Monday, the third major critical infrastructure campaign of the year.
U.S. Regulator Rejects Dutch Fintech Bunq’s Banking License Application
They cited supervisory and compliance concerns, adding that Bunq’s application didn’t clearly explain how the company would have sufficient capital in the U.S.
11 fantastic things to do in Dubai this week (Aug 10-16)
South India is going to be well and truly represented on the centre stage at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday August 15. The show will be headlined by playback singer Benny Dayal, music legend Usha Uthup …
UAE spy sheikh’s secret stake in Trump crypto firm revealed
Fresh scrutiny is swirling around the intersection of global intelligence networks, high-profile political brands, and the fast-moving world of digital assets after reports surfaced alleging that a …
UAE’s Adnoc announces $8bn gas expansion, as it mulls Hormuz bypass
The UAE’s state-owned energy giant, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), said on Monday it will invest $8bn to expand its gas business, doubling down on increasing capacity after the Gulf state …
How the UAE won over Washington
The Gulf state has deployed a mixture of cash and charm to become one of America’s most important Middle East allies …
Dubai expands Bus-On-Demand service to 3 new areas: Full list of 20 locations
Dubai RTA has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to Al Satwa, Al Quoz and Mirdif, taking coverage to 20 areas as passenger numbers rise 25.1% …
Fireworks light up Sharjah as residents welcome 2026
Sharjah: Families, friends and tourists came together across Sharjah’s waterfronts to welcome 2026 with fireworks, live performances and cultural celebrations, as Al Heera Beach, Al Majaz Waterfront …
Ithmar participants produce digital content with 14 government entities across Sharjah
Participants in the eighth edition of the Ithmar media training programme for children and youth have produced a series of video features in collaboration with 14 government entities across the …
UAE financial institutions face tougher resilience and outsourcing requirements under new rules
New regulation represents a substantial evolution in the UAE’s prudential framework and brings the Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) expectations closer to leading international approaches to …
Abu Dhabi is offering free UAE visas to Indians: Check eligibility, dates, and rules
Abu Dhabi is offering complimentary UAE entry visas to eligible Indian tourists. Check the dates, three-night stay rule, flight requirement and eligibility …
Dubai developers ride out property slowdown
Emaar, whose buildings dot the Dubai skyline, booked a 21% rise in revenue in the first half of the year, despite a slump in new property sales. The developer attributed the 42% dip in new sales to …