MANTRA, a blockchain platform focused on real-world assets (RWAs), has signed a deal with Dubai developer DAMAC Group to tokenise assets in the Middle East worth at least $1 billion, the two firms …
UAE’s FAB to offload $800m bad debt to Deutsche Bank – report
The German lender outbid other international candidates for the soured loans, but it is not yet clear how much it will pay for the loan book …
Sanabil, Orbit Launch Accelerator for Early-Stage Startups
Sanabil Investments and Orbit Startups have launched the Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit program to assist early-stage startups in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, as well …
Pier 7 Dubai: A Culinary & Skyline Adventure Like No Other
Get ready to experience Dubai’s vibrant culinary scene from a whole new angle at Pier 7! Perched over the sparkling waters of the Dubai Marina, this seven-story dining and shopping haven offers a …
Dishes To Try At The Newly Opened Grand Zor In BlueWaters
Grand ZOR at Bluewaters has opened and they’re all set to be Dubai’s newest dining sensation with a stunning venue brings together the warmth of Uzbek tradition, Mediterranean freshness, and Eastern …
Relax in five-star luxury at these United Arab Emirates resorts
Curling gracefully out into the Gulf from the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, Al Marjan Island is fringed with white sands, and it’s home to Rixos Bab Al Bahr, which aims to deliver the ultimate five-star …
Dubai’s Jumeirah Group Chooses Thomas Meier as Next CEO
Thomas Meier is the next CEO of Jumeirah Group, the luxury state-owned hospitality company of Dubai. He has been with the group since 2021.
Andaz Dubai The Palm Receives Prestigious 2024 Global Recognition Award for Excellence in Luxury Hospitality
Andaz Dubai The Palm, a boutique lifestyle hotel on Palm Jumeirah, receives a 2024 Global Recognition Award for excellence in luxury …
Mastercard launches crypto solution for traders in UAE and Kazakhstan
Mastercard has launched Crypto Credential in the UAE and Kazakhstan to allow crypto exchange users to send and receive cryptocurrencies using simple aliases instead of complex blockchain addresses.
Mantra and Damac sign $1B deal to tokenize Middle Eastern assets
Mantra, a blockchain built for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), signed a $1 billion agreement with Damac Group, an investment conglomerate, to enable token-based finance in the Middle East.
Abu Dhabi’s financial centre to encourage remote working as it amends employment rules
Abu Dhabi’s financial free zone ADGM will start allowing companies operating in the financial zone to hire remote employees, enabling them to tap the global talent pool. The move, effective from April …
Coldplay LIVE in Abu Dhabi: Hundreds throng Zayed Sports City Stadium ahead of sold-out show
Khaleej Times is on ground to bring you live updates from the event, covering everything from last-minute changes to electrifying fan moments …
Incredible places to have a picnic in Abu Dhabi
The weather has finally cooled, and there’s no better way to celebrate by having a good old-fashioned picnic in Abu Dhabi. Cheap, low hassle, and casual, meeting up with your friends for an afternoon …
Coldplay in Abu Dhabi: British Rock Band’s concert drives record tourism mumbers, says new report
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City Stadium will host a British alternative rock band Coldplay for a four-night residency …
Property Finder highlights 2024 real estate momentum in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector demonstrated a moderate performance, with 14,662 transactions valued at AED 47.92 billion the market grew by 4% in terms of volume. Residential properties …
Aldar issues $1bln hybrid notes in landmark transaction to optimise capital structure amid rapid growth
The largest conventional hybrid issued in the Middle East, the transaction achieved the highest rating and tightest spread at issuance for a corporate hybrid in the CEEMEA region …
Dubai’s Villa Boom: Updated Real Estate Trends for 2025
Dubai, a city known for its opulence and forward-thinking architecture, has seen its real estate market undergo significant transformations in recent years. As we look towards 2025, the market is expected to continue its trajectory of growth,