Arab-based DIFC and KAFD financial hubs are now outshining New York’s Wall Street and London’s The City. This geographical shift mirrors a broader reorientation of trade and financial flows towards …
Museums. Jaw-dropping architecture. Here’s the best things to do in Abu Dhabi
From majestic mountains to stunning architecture to world-class art, here’s our insider’s guide to the best things to do in the capital of the UAE.
Vingegaard praises UAE and Pogacar, and dismisses yellow jersey conspiracy: “That’s not why we attacked”
The first real test in the GC has still not made any difference between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar. The Dane from Visma | Lease a Bike was able to keep up with the yellow jersey’s acceleration …
Meet Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo, One of the Patrons Shaping the Future of Art in the UAE
We have the energy and appetite for innovation that come with youth, but we are also grounded in deep tradition,” the ADMAF founder tells Observer.
22 million reasons why Topgolf Dubai is driving golf’s major shift in the UAE
M balls hit as UAE golf evolves, attracting new fans with innovation and accessibility. With 650,000 guests and nonstop demand, social golf is reshaping the UAE’s fairways …
Tragedy in Sharjah: Dowry Harassment Claims Two Lives
A tragic incident of alleged dowry-related harassment in Sharjah led to the death of a 32-year-old Kerala woman, Vipanchika, and her one-year-old daughter. The woman’s husband, sister-in-law, and …
‘They only know Dubai’: How students teach foreigners what UAE is, learn host cities’ culture
P acking for university abroad is no longer just about clothes and travel documents. This year, a new generation of Emirati students preparing to study overseas is being sent off with thorough …
UAE sizzles at 50.2degC as rainfall hits parts of the country
DUBAI – Temperatures soared to a blistering 50.2degC in the UAE on Monday, even as several areas experienced unexpected rainfall, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The intense …
UAE: Wizz Air’s decision to leave Abu Dhabi ‘not a surprise’, say aviation analysts
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi on Monday announced that it would suspend operations from September 1 and exit the joint venture, citing the geopolitical situation and stiff competition from other budget airlines …
Why crypto millionaires are moving to the UAE (these 5 reasons explain everything)
Discover why crypto millionaires are relocating to the UAE in 2025. From zero taxes to cutting-edge hubs, these five policies explain the migration boom.
Swinging through the sands of time: The untold story of UAE’s ‘sand golf’ era
Discover the captivating history of sand golf in the UAE, where desert landscapes shaped a unique sporting legacy. Golf, after all, didn’t begin as perfectly as you might think.
Dubai offers ‘first-time buyer scheme’ for priced-out Britons – and they could get £100k discount
Young Britons struggling to get on the housing ladder could get first dibs on new apartments, a competitive mortgage offer – and £100,000 off the price.
Absolute Digital Media expands to the UAE with new Dubai headquarters
Performance marketing agency Absolute Digital Media has officially launched its new headquarters in Dubai, coming from the UK. Absolute Digital Media brings its award-winning SEO, PPC, paid social, …
Dubai offers ‘first-time buyer scheme’ for priced-out young Britons – and they could get an £100k discount
Young Britons struggling to get on the housing ladder could get first dibs on new apartments, a competitive mortgage offer – and £100,000 off the price.
UAE lender ADCB reports 11% jump in second-quarter profit
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank reported net income of 2.57 billion dirhams ($699.7 million) for the second quarter on Monday, up 10.7% from the prior-year period, beating analyst expectations. Analysts had …
Dubai jumps in global wealth rankings as lifestyle appeal lures world’s elite
Dubai has risen to the seventh place globally and fourth in the EMEA region as a preferred destination for high-net-worth individuals. In Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2025, Dubai …
UAE Golden Visa Explained: 5 and 10-year residency, with or without investment
The UAE golden visa is granted to foreign nationals with or without investment, depending on their individual application category.