Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) has started trial operations at the pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in Hatta and begun exporting electricity to Dubai. The plant has already …
Expand North Star advances Dubai’s position as global capital of digital economy
Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors, will mark its 10th edition from 12-15 October at Dubai Harbour.Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai …
Dubai Hotel Turns Party Culture and Virality Into Big Business
At the amphitheater-style pool in FIVE’s flagship property in Dubai, hundreds of guests sip cocktails under the blazing sun, unfazed by the desert heat. It’s less a hotel stay than a social spectacle.
Female founders fuel growth across UAE, MENA
In recognition of International Entrepreneurship Day, Maryam Bin Al Shaikh, Director of Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), highlights the growing …
Following President’s directives, UAE conducts urgent medical evacuation for patients, their families from Gaza
In cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Arab Emirates has conducted a new medical evacuation flight, which included 155 patients and injured individuals, along with their …
Online Gaming Crackdown: Will Singapore, Dubai Come To E-Gaming Companies’ Rescue?
India’s online gaming sector currently has an enterprise valuation of over Rs 2 lakh crore, generates annual revenues of Rs 31,000 crore, and contributes more than Rs 20,000 crore in taxes.
Mastercard and First Abu Dhabi Bank hit major milestone – five credit cards launched in six months
In a big step forward for the cards market, Mastercard and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have launched five new credit cards in just six months, redefining what collaborations can achieve when built on …
SEC to drop lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken
Kraken is the world’s 10th-ranked cryptocurrency spot exchange based on traffic, liquidity, trading volumes, and confidence in the legitimacy of reported trading volumes, according to CoinMarketCap.
Dubai-based Pinoy chef shines at Guevarra’s ‘Taste of the Philippines’ series
Guevarra’s Restaurant in San Juan welcomed Dubai-based chef David Pamplona this week as the latest guest in its ongoing Taste of the Philippines: A Global Culinary Journey series.
Robinhood agrees to acquire crypto exchange Bitstamp in global …
Bitstamp was founded in 2011 and operates a global cryptocurrency exchange with offices in the U.S., the U.K., Luxemborg, Slovenia and Singapore.
UAE-based Coraly.ai secures $2mln funding to fuel regional expansion, international market entry
The secured investment was carried out with the participation of EQ2 Ventures as well as a group of strategic angel investors …
Dubai’s Prosperity in Peril: Urgent Challenges Threatening Its Future Growth
Dubai has long been celebrated as a shining symbol of wealth, innovation, and vision. For decades, its leaders transformed a barren desert into a thriving global hub by betting on trade, tourism, …
Dubai First-Time Home Buyer program: Developer offers discounted pricing
This move represents a strategic alignment with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to increase homeownership rates across the city …
The ‘capital of capital’: Abu Dhabi’s pitch to become a global financial centre
The oil-rich emirate styles itself as the “capital of capital”: it has $1.7tn of sovereign wealth holdings and it wants to use them to grow a financial sector to rival Dubai’s busy banking hub, while …
3 hours to Dubai, 12 hours to airport: Torrential rains delay UAE-bound travellers
Panic has gripped many families as red alerts are issued, local trains get cancelled, and roads are submerged in knee-deep water …
Dubai Mall selfies, with Emirates crew: 5 times Judge Frank Caprio won residents’ hearts
On August 20, the world lost a compassionate soul with the passing of Judge Frank Caprio. Known as the “nicest judge in the world” for his kindness in the courtroom, Caprio passed away at the age of …
UAE’s electric vehicle owners get relief – motor insurance drops
For first time in 15 months, EV insurance renewals see even 9% rate dips EV car owners in the UAE have more charging points, better after-sales support and more. But high motor insurance rates have …