DEWA transitioned Dubai’s water billing from gallons to cubic meters, aligning with global standards and simplifying consumption tracking. This change is particularly beneficial during the UAE’s hot …
Heading to the Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai? Here’s what you should know
Prepare for an unforgettable experience at the Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai from July 20-27, featuring 4,000 young artists and athletes. Discover essential travel tips, cultural customs, …
UAE workers can now collect unemployment benefits at Al Ansari Exchange outlets
Al Ansari Exchange has launched a cash payout service for Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) insurance claims in partnership with ILOE’s Insurance Pool PSC. The service operates across more than …
Beehive, DDS partnership fuels $1b in digital SME funding
The one-year partnership between two leading digital platforms —Direct Debit System (DDS) and Beehive — have surpassed $1 billion in SME financing …
Fintech firms will move to DeFi lending within 3 years: Morpho co-founder
Fintech firms are set to adopt DeFi lending within the next 3 years, due to its permissionless nature and lack of financial intermediaries.
68% of investors in Dubai tokenized real estate are first time buyers
Dubai has increased the number of investors into its real estate sector through its new tokenization initiative.
Wizz Air quit Gulf after Abu Dhabi went back on deal, boss says
Etihad slashed its aircraft order book and cut long-haul routes as a result of the rethink, and in October 2022 came under the ownership of ADQ, which also held a 51pc stake in Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, to …
UAE offers condolences to South Korea as death toll from heavy rains reaches 14
The UAE has offered its sincere condolences and solidarity with South Korea for the torrential rains with that killed 14 this week, as per a statement from the country Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
UAE commends Qatar’s efforts in signing of Declaration of Principles between DRC and Congo River Alliance
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday commended the efforts of the State of Qatar in the signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of the …
UAE weather: Red, yellow alerts issued for fog; chance of rain in some areas
Overall, conditions will be fair to partly cloudy, with a probability of some convective clouds formation associated with rainfall, especially in the easter and southern areas …
Dubai meeting discusses developing charitable work
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) held a meeting of the Advisory Council for the Development of Charitable Work in …
Dubai’s Al Futtaim buys 49.95% stake in Saudi Arabia’s Cenomi Retail for over Dh2.44 billion
Al Futtaim group on Sunday said it acquired a 49.95 per cent stake in Saudi franchise retailer Cenomi Retail for more than 2.5 billion riyals (Dh2.44 billion). The Dubai-based conglomerate acquired …
Roseate Hotels looking to diversify portfolio with managed properties in Dubai, Italy, France and more: CEO
Roseate Hotels and Resorts plans expansion. The luxury hotel chain aims to explore markets like Dubai, Italy, and Switzerland. They will manage and own properties. Focus remains on upscale Indian …
iPhone 17 Pro may launch in September: Expected price in India, UAE and the USA
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 series featuring four distinct variants — the regular iPhone 17, a sleeker iPhone 17 Air, along with the premium iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
UAE: Can deportees come back? Here’s how to apply to return
Question: In 2022, my friend was extradited from the UAE following a financial dispute that escalated into a physical altercation. He is now considering returning to the UAE for a job opportunity.
UAE leads resilience of the banking sector in the GCC – MSN
The UAE’s banking sector is poised to lead regional resilience in 2025, bolstered by thriving non-oil economic momentum, record-breaking infrastructure investments, and strategic digital …
Best Apple Watch to Buy in the UAE (2025)
Choosing the right Apple Watch in the UAE? Here’s how the SE, Series 10, and Ultra 2 compare in price, features, and daily use.