Headline inflation measure would be far lower were it not for an ongoing sharp rise in housing and utilities prices, which account for around 40 per cent of the total CPI basket.
Bitcoin.com opens Dubai base at DMCC
Dubai freezone DMCC has announced that Bitcoin.com has joined the DMCC Crypto Centre. By establishing its first office in the MENA region in Dubai, this move reinforces DMCC’s leading position as a …
UAE GPSSA waives pension penalties for 1,906 small private employers
The GPSSA designed the initiative to support small private sector businesses, which contribute to job creation and economic diversification within the UAE …
Fake Discount Links Used in Dubai Scam to Steal Bank Details
Dubai Police have arrested five men involved in a phishing scam that used fake promotional links pretending to offer big discounts from well-known restaurants and delivery services.Read More: How to …
Bitcoin sets up regional HQ in Dubai’s DMCC
The world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has set up its regional headquarters in Dubai’s DMCC as it plans to build partnerships across the region. The new base will be in DMCC’s Crypto Centre, …
Oia Properties: Leading Abu Dhabi brokerage signals Al Fahid Island’s as most exciting residential launch since Saadiyat
Al Fahid Island sits between Yas and Saadiyat, two of Abu Dhabi’s best-performing real estate destinations. Both have seen price growth of over 25% in the past 24 months. With limited waterfront …
$7 Billion Hedge Fund Pharo Plans Abu Dhabi Hub For Africa Team
New York-based hedge fund Pharo Management is in the early stages of establishing a presence in Abu Dhabi, according to people familiar with the matter, joining the growing wave of global money …
Abu Dhabi is driving ‘significant opportunity’ amid UAE real estate surge, experts say
Backed by major infrastructure, investor interest, and a strategic long-term vision, Abu Dhabi’s quiet transformation is starting to turn heads …
Ghana has lost $11 billion to gold smuggling, links to UAE, report finds
Ghana is losing billions of dollars in revenue annually to smuggling from its booming artisanal gold mining sector with much of the gold flowing to the United Arab Emirates, according to a report by …
UAE’s Ministry of Defence strengthens its environmental credentials with Tabreed and Emerge
The project was officially inaugurated by a senior delegation from the Ministry of Defence, Tabreed and Emerge. This initiative follows the unveiling of the UAE Armed Forces Climate Change Strategy in …
Dubai homeowners prepared to ‘play the long game’ if property values fall
Homeowners and potential buyers in Dubai are responding with cautious optimism to a report that residential prices could fall by as much as 15 per cent this year. Last month, a report was released by …
Dubai real estate: Jumeirah Bay Island property prices jump 24%, says new report
The island community in Dubai led price rises across sought-after coastal areas including Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters Island, and Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) …
Dubai’s Binghatti launches DIFC-based Shariah-compliant asset management firm
The new entity plans to manage approximately $1bn in Shariah-compliant private credit and real estate strategies …
Du graduates a group of Emirati nationals from the second cohort of the “Digital Talent” programme
Digital Talent Programme. The initiative represents du’s efforts to foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and critical thinking …
Azizi Developments and Esharah Etisalat Security Solutions Partner to Enhance Burj Azizi Critical Comms
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced its partnership with Esharah Etisalat Security Solutions, the UAE-based provid …
GACHAGA: Why UAE Is the ultimate investment playground
I’ve seen the investor protection framework evolve. I’ve seen investors win, and I’ve seen investors lose often not because the product was bad, but because they didn’t read the label. This article, …
UAE’s non-oil exports surge 41% in first quarter
The UAE posted a massive jump in non-oil exports in the first quarter of 2025, driven by economic stability and diversification efforts. Non-oil exports rose 41 percent annually to AED177.3 billion …