Nature lovers, take note: Abu Dhabi has just rolled out a new environmental protection rule – and it comes with a hefty Dhs10,000 fine. The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is cracking …
Tax-free Maldives financial centre ‘will not compete’ with Dubai and Abu Dhabi hubs
The Maldives International Financial Centre will not compete with the Dubai International Financial Centre, Abu Dhabi’s ADGM or other financial hubs, according to the chief executive of the company …
UAE hosts BRICS Finance Track Meeting & Seminar on public-private partnerships and infrastructure
Abu Dhabi, The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance, has hosted the first-ever BRICS event in the country, the BRICS Finance Track Working Group Taskforce on Public-Private Partnership & …
Lindt fans say its Dubai-Style chocolate can ‘stay on shelves’ after spotting price
Lindt’s Dubai Style Chocolate Pistachio and Kadayif bar is now on sale at Tesco, but many shoppers left startled to find out how much the sweet treat is being sold for …
Dubai booms as global hub while digital payments soar to 70%, says Visa GCC chief
Dubai’s rise as a global destination is matched by a regional surge in digital payments, with 70 per cent of transactions now cashless. Visa’s GCC chief says the UAE leads in contactless tech and is …
UAE, regional firms switch to blockchain-based cross-border payments as global trade tensions mount
Regulatory initiatives such as the UAE Central Bank’s move to give legal clarity to payment token issuers through its Payment Token Services Regulation are accelerating the shift …
Bitcoin, $XRP, Other Altcoins Pump On Trump’s Upcoming ‘Big Announcement’ Before Middle East Trip
Bitcoin, $XRP, and other major altcoins were up overnight after U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration will soon make a “very, very big announcement” – will it even be related to crypto?
Why is Dubai Leading Crypto Investments?
Dubai becoming a global hub for crypto in 2025 is due to ambitious policies and an open business environment. Businessmen and investors are drawn into the city …
Once told he’d amount to nothing — now Chef Izu Ani owns some of Dubai’s finest restaurants
In a world quick to define futures by scores and report cards, Chef Izu Ani stands as a stirring rebuttal — a life lived not in …
Exploring Dubai’s Nightlife: Arriving in Style with a Luxury Car
The city comes alive at night when the sun sets behind Dubai’s skyline. Unlike the rest of the world, which goes back to the end of their day, Dubai is set with renewed energy to experience a …
Flor Dubai review: Chef Timofey Sulima’s method is sear genius
How can burnt food be so good? And how can an onion be such a versatile and electrifying ingredient? Head chef Timofey Sulima’s masterful overheating technique transforms basic ingredients into unique …
BurJuman Mall announces new ticketless paid parking system
BurJuman Mall has become the latest in the city to adopt a ticketless system for parking, following the examples of Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira and City Centre Mirdif …
What Is DAMAC Properties: Controversial Dubai-Based Real Estate Firm Is Chelsea’s New Sponsor
After months without a front-of-shirt sponsor, the popular football club Chelsea has officially welcomed DAMAC Properties, a Dubai-based real estate firm, as a new sponsor for the rest of the season.
Abdulla bin Damithan on how DP World’s Jafza has become a global trade powerhouse
In 1985, a modest cluster of 19 companies set up shop near Jebel Ali Port — part of a bold new vision to turn Dubai into a global logistics and trade hub. Today, that vision is embodied by the Jebel …
Rise of fintech: Redefining cross-border payments as digital platforms surge
In today’s hyper-connected world, the ability to move money instantly, securely, and cost-effectively across borders is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Once known for traditional remittance …
Dubai nears top four global financial hub status: HSBC report
Dubai’s capital markets are playing a pivotal role in advancing the Emirate’s ambition of becoming a global top four financial hub, with foreign investor participation now a defining feature of market …
AED 1,000 Fine Alert Issued by Abu Dhabi Police
Got into a small car accident in Abu Dhabi? Don’t just stay put in the middle of the road, you could be fined AED 1,000 and receive six black points on your licence if you don’t move to a safe …