OKX is the first global exchange to offer regulated retail crypto derivatives in the UAE. The launch allows retail investors access to 5x leverage on futures, perpetuals, and options. The move comes …
UAE: Indian woman found dead in Sharjah committed suicide by hanging, police confirm
The death of Athulya Sekhar, the woman who was found dead in her Sharjah apartment just a day after her 30th birthday, has been confirmed as suicide by hanging, according to a forensic report issued …
UAE gains on trade optimism, earnings hopes; Saudi slips in volatile trade
Gulf equities were mixed on Monday, with UAE markets tracking global gains on trade optimism, while Saudi markets edged down amid mixed earnings and several blue-chip stocks trading ex-dividend.
As Dubai cracks down on crowded, illegal apartments, migrant workers have nowhere else to go
After a blaze at a high-rise in June, Dubai officials launched the campaign over concerns that partitioned apartments represent a major fire risk.
Abu Dhabi real estate market surges 39% in H1 2025, driven by investor confidence and strong FDI
A bu Dhabi’s real estate sector posted a robust performance in the first half of 2025, recording a 39 per cent surge in total transaction value year-on-year. According to figures released by the Abu …
Dubai: real estate brokers generate AED3bn in commissions
Dubai’s real estate brokers contributed to the execution of 42,181 transactions, generating commission values exceeding AED3.23 billion in H1 2025, compared to AED1.62 billion in the same period in …
Supernet subsidiary to resell Arabsat satellite services
Phoenix Global FZE, a UAE-based subsidiary of Supernet Limited, has signed a reseller agreement with Arabsat to offer managed satellite services across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Supernet …
DEWA powers more than 7.2 million digital transactions in H1
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) enabled customers to seamlessly complete more than 7.2 million transactions across several digital platforms during the first half of 2025. These …
DEWA powers more than 7.2mln digital transactions in just six months
In line with the wise directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, we continue our tireless efforts to enhance the …
In Dubai, a Solar-Powered Railbus Challenges Musk’s Underground Vision
As Dubai pushes the boundaries of urban mobility, a new solar-powered railbus system is gaining momentum, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to Elon Musk’s still-unrealized Boring …
Dubai: Where Ambitious Infrastructure Meets Elon Musk’s Futurism
In a city known for defying architectural limits, Dubai has become a testing ground for bold visions—where towering megaprojects and Elon Musk’s tunnel-based transit concepts converge. As …
Forex Expo Dubai 2025 Nears Sell-Out as Over 250 Global Brands Confirm Participation
From its debut in 2019 with just 50 exhibiting companies, Forex Expo Dubai has experienced phenomenal growth, transforming into one of the world’s most influential forex & trading events. Today, it …
Dubai’s DIFC record growth strengthened by insurance-related firms
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), has announced its …
Abu Dhabi Customs launches new incentives, facilities for … – ZAWYA
ABU DHABI — The General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi today introduced a new package of incentives and facilities to support importers and partners. The announcement came as part of the …
UAE: Sharjah eyes UNESCO recognition for two more heritage sites after Jebel Faya inscription
Sharjah seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for the Mleiha and Wadi Al Helo archaeological sites after the success of Jebel Faya, enhancing its cultural tourism and heritage conservation efforts.
Why UAE businesses are ahead in AI adoption, reveals IBM’s Lula Mohanty
His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama was appointed as the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence in 2017, becoming the world’s first minister in this field. But while the UAE may be setting …
EU probes UAE oil giant’s purchase of Germany’s Covestro
Plastics maker Covestro accepted a bid – valuing the company at €12 billion – from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company in October. The acquisition came as Germany’s key chemicals sector, which makes up …