A 28-year-old Ugandan man residing in Lamtara 1, Jumeirah, Dubai, has been remanded to Luzira Prison for allegedly defrauding a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer of over $61,900 …
Qualcomm and e& partner to boost 5G, edge AI in UAE
Qualcomm Technologies and e& will work together on 5G edge AI gateways for industrial and enterprise use, among other initiatives.
Call me, maybe — even in the middle of nowhere? What to know about Elon Musk’s Starlink direct-to-cell service
Starlink could make WiFi-anywhere possible, without updating your LTE phone Recent tests show direct-to-cell-capable 5G unmodified smartphones can work in “dead spots” – and without the need …
70% of UAE consumers use AI to shop, a 44% increase on 2024 numbers
Seventy per cent of consumers in the UAE now use AI to support their shopping, a 44 per cent increase compared to 2024, a report showed on Monday. Adyen, the global financial technology platform of …
Sheikh Hamdan launches ‘Dubai PropTech Hub’ to make Dubai real estate global leader
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of …
Ripple launches cross-border blockchain payments in UAE
Ripple, the creator of cryptocurrency XRP (XRP), launched cross-border blockchain payments in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a development that could spur the adoption of cryptocurrency in a country …
Structure, Substance and Strategic Tax Planning: Nirav Shah on Why the UAE is Earning Global Trust
Shah praised the UAE’s Golden Visa programme, family-friendly ecosystem, and lifestyle infrastructure, noting how these have all contributed to a dramatic rise in global wealth relocation. But he …
DGFT Aligns Import Policy Schedule With Changes Made In Customs Tariff Plan
The budget introduced new harmonised system codes for key items like gold dore, silver dore, and platinum containing at least 99% platinum.
HODL 2025 Wraps Up Landmark Dubai Edition, Announces 31st Global Edition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
HODL 2025 concluded its highly anticipated Dubai edition today at Madinat Jumeirah, bringing together a powerful mix of blockchain pioneers, Web3 innovators, DeFi leaders, regulators, and …
India central bank gives Emirates NBD ‘in-principle’ nod to set up local unit
The Reserve Bank of India has given “in-principle” approval to Emirates NBD Bank PJSC to set up a wholly owned unit in India, the central bank said on Monday. Emirates NBD, Dubai’s biggest bank by …
Dubai-based bank gets in-principle RBI nod to set up India subsidiary: Key things to know
The RBI has decided to grant in-principle approval to the UAE’s Emirates NBD Bank PJSC for setting up a wholly-owned subsidiary in India. Emirates NBD Bank PJSC is Dubai’s government-owned lender. The …
Emirates Development Bank launches AED1bln Emirates Growth Fund to accelerate the growth of UAE-based SMEs
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Emirates Development Bank (EDB) today announced the launch of the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), a transformative AED 1 billion growth equity platform designed to accelerate the scale, …
Sharjah beat Sailors to claim AFC CL2 glory
SINGAPORE: Sharjah FC claimed the AFC Champions League Two 2024-25 title with a dramatic 2-1 win over Singapore’s Lion City Sailors at …
Abu Dhabi’s industrial GDP up 23% to Dhs111.6 billion in 2024
The Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS) is supercharging the manufacturing sector and accelerating the economic diversification in the emirate.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman rips ‘naive’ critics of Trump-backed AI chip deals with UAE, Saudi Arabia
OpenAI boss Sam Altman defended the Trump administration’s move to support artificial intelligence deals with the UAE and Saudi Arabia while blasting critics of the arrangements as “naïve.” …
Faut-il vraiment passer à la 5G en 2025
En 2025, la 5G est bien implantée en France, mais faut-il vraiment choisir un forfait 5G et un smartphone compatible ? Alors que la couverture s’étend et que les offres alléchantes se multiplient, bea …
Morocco’s thriving solar sector attracts significant investment from Saudi Arabia and UAE
Morocco’s ambitious renewable energy strategy, coupled with its abundant sunshine, is firmly establishing the Kingdom as a leading solar energy hub in North Africa.