The issuance by Aldar at ‘PJSC’ level represents the largest conventional hybrid in the Middle East. The transaction also achieved the highest rating, and the tightest credit spread at issuance for a …
UAE: Some fans spend over Dh3,600, travel from abroad to watch Coldplay in Abu Dhabi
The British band will be playing shows on January 11, 12, and 14 after kicking off their first night for their ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour’ on the ninth …
$1-billion Dubai skyscrapers to be linked by daring rooftop pool
A private swimming pool, part of a six-bedroom “ultra-penthouse,” will stretch across two 591-foot-tall residential towers from 2027.
Hamilton Lane, Welwing Join Investment Firms Expanding to Dubai
Hamilton Lane Inc. and two Hong Kong-based hedge fund firms are expanding to Dubai, joining a rush of global peers setting up offices in the Middle Eastern city.
UAE’s new family law brings sweeping changes; here are the most important ones
The legislation, set to take effect in April 2025, introduces significant amendments to child custody arrangements, financial rights, and educational guardianship …
UAE: DUPHAT 2025 concludes with AED9.35 billion in deals
The 30th edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition – DUPHAT 2025 concluded successfully, recording AED9.35 billion in direct and indirect trade …
‘A cultural gem’: Former resident of UAE’s oldest pearling village recalls glory days
The place is more than just history, it’s a reminder of the strength, generosity, and ingenuity of our people, says Ibrahim Musa Al Zabb …
Dubai’s Damac to invest $20B in U.S. data centers
P resident-elect Donald Trump announced that Dubai-based real estate firm Damac plans to invest $20 billion into building data centers in the US. The announcement was made at Trum …
MBRSC announces final preparations for MBZ-SAT launch
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced that final preparations are underway for the launch of MBZ-SAT, the most advanced satellite in the region.The announcement was made during …
Phishing scam targets HSBC customers; Etisalat blocks fake web site of the bank
The scam was detected by Etisalat and HSBC yesterday, and after a thorough investigation, Etisalat blocked the fake HSBC web site through a proxy server as an immediate measure of protection for …
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US law firm Skadden opens in Middle East with Abu Dhabi launch
U.S. law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom on Thursday said it has opened an office in Abu Dhabi, following other companies that have set up shop in the oil-rich emirate’s designated financial …
UAE takes custody of poet and dissident Abdul Rahman Yusuf al-Qaradawi
The United Arab Emirates has taken custody of Egyptian poet and dissident Abdul Rahman Yusuf al-Qaradawi amid a campaign by human rights activists and experts to prevent his extradition to the Gulf …
Cyprus hosts Israeli President, UAE foreign minister, discusses regional stability
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held meetings with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed on Thursday, the Cypriot presidency said, discussing with each how …
Telr Partners With Apaya to Accelerate Digital Commerce Growth in MENA
Telr, the award-winning online payment gateway in the MENA, serving over 30,000 merchants across the region, today announced a strategic partnership with Apaya, the leading commerce automation …
MANTRA Blockchain to Tokenize $1B of Real-World Assets for UAE-Based Property Firm DAMAC
MANTRA, a layer-1 blockchain designed for tokenized real-world assets (RWA), entered an agreement with United Arab Emirates-based property …
Robinhood Trends After $2.5M Bitcoin Giveaway To Gold Members Who Tuned In To 2025 Countdown
Crypto users on X went abuzz Wednesday night after Robinhood gave away $2.5 million worth of Bitcoin to its Gold members who tuned in to the New Year 2025 countdown on the Robinhood app.