Real estate transactions in the emirate of Sharjah surged to $7.3 billion in the first half of 2025, up 48.1% from $4.9 billion in the same period last year, according to Sharjah Real Estate …
UAE: Sharjah confirms new private school calendar for 2025–2026, key changes every parent should know
The Sharjah Private Education Authority has announced the private school calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year, detailing crucial dates for families including the start and end of classes, winter …
Abu Dhabi’s IHC posts record H1 profit of AED 10.8bn as real estate leads growth
The momentum was supported by strong performance in key sectors including real estate, marine, hospitality, and financial services …
Alaan Raises US$48 Million To Equip MENA Finance Teams With AI
Alaan, the UAE-based spend management platform for businesses, has secured US$48 million in a heavily oversubscribed Series A round—one of the largest in the region’s history. The raise was led by ven …
Need holiday inspo? Visa-free travel from the UAE to this destination soon
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Moldova exploring visa-free travel …
AI-powered fintech Alaan raises $48M, one of the largest Series A rounds in MENA
When Parthi Duraisamy was a consultant at McKinsey’s Dubai office, he discovered that the American Express cards his company relied on for corporate …
McKinsey Alumni-Founded Dubai Fintech Rides Mideast Startup Boom
A Dubai-based fintech founded by two former McKinsey & Co. consultants has raised $48 million, underscoring continued investor confidence in Middle Eastern startups.
Tarabut Secures In-Principle Approval from the Central Bank of the UAE, Marking a Milestone for Embedded Finance and Financial Inclusion
Tarabut, MENA’s leading regulated financial tech platform has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) …
Bitcoin sets sights on $150K as ETF inflows surge and institutional demand grows
Bitcoin will continue its upward trend in second half of the year and may hit psychological barrier of 150,000 by October as investors pour massive funds into crypto’s exchange-traded funds (ETFs), …
Four Seasons to Open Dubai Resort – The World Property Journal
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, in collaboration with UAE-based holding company Bright Start L.L.C., recently announced plans for a resort property in the heart of Jumeirah Beach. The highly …
This iconic Dubai beach club is now offering free entry
Barasti, proudly a beach club, bar and pub all in one, is vowing to make your summer a whole lot cooler and is scrapping both its entrance fee until October.
‘We Are Inclusion’ congress to convene in Sharjah
The 18th Inclusion International World Congress 2025, themed “We are Inclusion,” to address international legal frameworks for people with …
Deputy PM of Moldova visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
Mihai Popșoi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi with his accompanying delegation.Popșoi and his …
Smart parking in Dubai: How will it reinvent mobility in the city
Parkin will take full charge of parking operations in select areas, deploying advanced digital technologies and real-time data analytics …
Parkin to roll out 29,600 paid parking spaces across key Dubai Holding communities
Dubai’s Parkin announced on Tuesday, August 5, that it will be rolling out paid parking spaces in key communities across the city as it partners up with Dubai Holding. Under the new agreement, Parkin …
UAE’s Energy Future: Balancing Growth with Sustainability
The UAE is on track to expand its electricity capacity to 79.1GW by 2035, driven by a shift towards gas-based and renewable energy, meeting growing domestic and export demands. . UAE’s Energy Future: …
AI, precision medicine: Future of Healthcare Summit 2025 to gather top experts in Dubai
Khaleej Times will also unveil the UAE’s Top Healthcare Leaders, honouring individuals driving excellence, innovation, and impact across the health sector …