Often dubbed the “Blackstone of the Middle East”, UAE venture capital firm Shorooq Partners has bigger ambitions to be a “Shorooq for the world” by being a “multi-dimensional” investor. Bilal Baloch, …
Estate planning tips for NRIs with assets in both India and the UAE
One of the most effective methods is to prepare two different wills—one for Indian properties and one for UAE properties. This way, both wills are drafted as per the law of the respective country.
UAE banking sector assets exceed Dhs4.749 trillion by end of April
Total banking sector assets in the UAE, including bankers’ acceptances, rose by 0.6 per cent month-on-month to exceed Dhs4.749 trillion at the end of …
B2B Fintech Sees Strong Investor Interest: Top B2B Deals in Q2/2025
Business-to-business (B2B) fintech companies, which provide financial products, services, or infrastructure specifically for other businesses, are attracting growing interest from investors.
Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights celebrates a decade of sustainability excellence
Dubai four-star property now one of just three hotels in the UAE to receive platinum certification from global sustainability organisation …
Sharjah real estate transactions surge
SHARJAH, 24th July, 2025 (WAM) — Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded AED27 billion in transactions during the first half of 2025, a 48.1 percent increase from AED18.2 billion in the same period …
Wizz to ‘rationalise’ A321XLR fleet and curb growth after Abu Dhabi axe
Wizz Air chief Jozsef Varadi says the budget carrier is “rationalising” its Airbus A321XLR programme, following the decision to suspend its Middle Eastern operation. The airline is to axe its Wizz Air …
MoFA launches inaugural Customer Council for accredited diplomatic missions in UAE
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), committed to providing excellent services, has organised its inaugural Customer Council for accredited diplomatic missions in the UAE for the year 2025.The …
How to get a personal loan in UAE: Limits, rates and everything you need to know
UAE Central Bank regulations govern personal loans, capping them at 20 times monthly income with a 48-month repayment period. Eligibility requires applicants to be 21-65 years old, residents or …
UAE: Over Dh42 million in fines slapped on private firms in money laundering checks
Of the total, 473 violations were detected in the precious metals and gemstones sector, leading to fines worth Dh20 million …
Dubai launches free Wi-Fi on all intercity buses; details inside
Free Wi-Fi is now live on public transport from Dubai. Stay online throughout your ride with RTA’s latest smart initiative …
RTA Partners with e& to Provide Free Wi-Fi on All Intercity Buses
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with e&, has completed the rollout of free Wi-Fi on all its 259 intercity buses. The initiative is designed to enhance the daily commuting …
Dubai: Free Wi-Fi now available on all 259 intercity buses, all you need to know
Experience free Wi-Fi on all 259 intercity buses operated by Dubai’s RTA. Stay connected while traveling between Dubai and other Emirates—no registration needed!
Dubai’s Emirates NBD shares fall as tax, lower recoveries hit half-year profit
Emirates NBD’s (ENBD.DU), opens new tab shares slipped on Thursday after Dubai’s biggest bank by assets reported a 9% fall in first-half net profit, as lower recoveries and a higher tax rate impacted …
UFC Abu Dhabi Best Betting Props, Parlays & Picks
UFC Abu Dhabi is live this weekend (Sat., July 26, 2025), featuring Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder in the main event. Checkout the odds for that top Middleweight clash (and much more) right …
Sharjah real estate transactions surge 48.1% to AED27 billion in H1 2025
Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded AED27 billion in transactions during the first half of 2025, a 48.1 percent increase from AED18.2 billion in the same period last year.Additionally, the number of …
DP World Trade Finance crosses $1bn mark, targeting gaps in emerging markets
DP World Trade Finance was launched to address persistent challenges faced by SMEs, many of whom are unable to secure loans from traditional institutions …