Abu Dhabi’s MGX invested a record $2 billion in Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The abundance of capital and crypto-friendly regulatory frameworks are driving the UAE’s “bold …
Home away from home: Why Indian startups are flocking to Dubai’s free zones
Dubai’s free zones offer the perfect blend of tax benefits, regulatory ease, and access to global markets, making it the preferred choice for Indian startups and SMEs looking to scale beyond borders.
Dubai Investments posts AED1.3 bn pre-tax profit for 2024, up 21% YoY
Dubai Investments PJSC, the leading diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), announced a net profit before tax attributable to shareholders of $354 mn (AED1.3 bn) for …
The Dubai 100: The ultimate 2025 power list drops on 24 March, are you ready?
Influence in Dubai shifts with the velocity of its economy – accelerating, breaking barriers, and redefining what is possible. If you want to understand how Dubai stays ahead of the world, start with …
High demand drives gains in Abu Dhabi real estate
Rental and sale prices in Abu Dhabi grew strongly in 2024, driven by tight supply and intense competition in the property market, according to a market survey. Residential rents grew 20 percent in …
UAE weather: Possible rain, drop in temperatures on March 17
In addition to possible rain, NCM’s daily weather report also indicates that humidity levels will rise during the night and Tuesday morning …
Contracting heavyweight confirms $2.6 billion award for UAE offshore megaproject
Abu Dhabi-based NMDC Energy has confirmed the award of a 9.7 billion dirhams (US$2.64 billion) engineering, procurement and construction contract in the United Arab Emirates.
How actors Ranya Rao, Virat Konduru bypassed Dubai customs checks to smuggle gold? DRI makes big revelation
Ranya Rao and Konduru – who have known each other for over a decade, are reported to have been partners in a diamond trading company in the UAE.
Tabreed and Dubai Holding enter agreement to provide District Cooling to Palm Jebel Ali
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: National Central Cooling Company (DFM: Tabreed) and Dubai Holding Investments, part of Dubai Holding, have entered a concession agreement to provide district cooling …
UAE launches first Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite
Etihad-SAT represents a significant milestone in MBRSC’s Satellite Development Programme, as the first of its kind satellite equipped with SAR imaging technology …
Sharjah King Faisal Street Repairs Leave Motorists Fuming
The ongoing roadworks on the King Faisal Street in Sharjah have left commuters and residents baffled, and extremely frustrated.
NMDC Energy secures $2.6bln Abu Dhabi project contract
UAE – NMDC Energy (formerly National Petroleum Construction Company) has announced that it has received a letter of award worth AED9.7 billion ($2.6 billion) for a key energy project in Abu Dhabi. As …
Endowment and Society Conference concludes in Abu Dhabi
The Endowment and Society Conference concluded today after two days of activities that ran under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and …
UAE: Posting high-resolution photos on social media could put you at risk; here’s why
Enjoy sharing high-quality photographs on social media platforms? Here’s why you should take a step back — UAE residents have been warned against posting high-resolution images online, as they could …
UAE: How group chats become Gen Z’s new ‘third place’ for socialising, connection
Group chats have become the new go-to spot for Gen Z to hang out, replacing traditional places like malls and coffee shops. According to the Pew Research Center, the internet has created what’s known …
Endowment & Society Conference concludes in Abu Dhabi
The Endowment & Society Conference concluded today after two days of activities that ran under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, …
Viral Dubai fruit cup craze slams Marvelous Macarons every Saturday
Jenna Roberts slices strawberries Thursday for her wildly popular fruit cups, made with fresh fruit, pistachio cream, kataifi and chocolate. She began selling them at her Sabattus store, Marvelous …