The UAE’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has seen a 40 per cent year-on-year jump in trade volume and a 17 per cent increase in trade value from India in 2024, according to a statement. More than 2,300 …
Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 showcases global collaborations, youth empowerment
Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 recently concluded, spotlighting global partnerships, Arab talent and year-round initiatives shaping the UAE’s creative future …
How Dubai Navigates the U.S.-China Rivalry
Can countries like the UAE maintain their balancing act—or will they be forced to choose sides in a new global rivalry? Dubai Between Two Giants (w/ Mohammed Baharoon) As the United States and China …
du Sets Guinness Record with 48-Hour Uninterrupted TikTok Livestream
Guinness World Record for the “longest promotional livestream.” This was accomplished in collaboration with TikTok Live MENA as part of du’s innovative campaign to rigorously test and showcase the …
Fuelling a Sustainable Future: IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi Announces Second Intake for M.Tech. in Energy Transition and Sustainability and Ph.D. in Energy and Sustainability
IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) announces the second intake for its Master of Technology (M.Tech.) program in Energy Transition and Sustainability and its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Energy …
Eric Trump Touts Crypto Stablecoin in Dubai’s Power Lounges
Suvashree Ghosh reports on Eric Trump rubbing elbows with some big shots of the crypto world at last week’s conference in Dubai.
Dubai Residential Reit and Flynas airline launch IPOs
Equity capital markets activity is picking up in the Persian Gulf. United Carton Industries has completed the institutional tranche of its IPO bookbuild, while two companies, Saudi budget airline …
UAE’s economic momentum continues, led by investment: HSBC
Simon Williams, chief economist for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at HSBC, affirmed that economic prospects for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, particularly the UAE, …
UAE Cabinet, chaired by Mohammed bin Rashid, approves ‘UAE Strategy for Islamic Finance and Halal Industry’
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi.The meeting was attended by …
UAE sets $697bn Islamic bank target and aims for Halal export boost; Cabinet reviews tourism sector amid $122.5bn goal
By 2031, the strategy targets significant growth, aiming to increase local Islamic bank assets to AED2.56tn ($697bn), increase local Sukuk issuances to AED660bn ($180bn), and international Sukuk …
UAE approves new strategy to develop Islamic finance, improve export of halal products
The UAE cabinet on Tuesday, May 6, approved a strategy with the goal of developing the Islamic finance industry and also raise the level of exports of halal products worldwide. Sheikh Mohammed bin …
Sheikh Mohammed approves UAE Strategy for Islamic Finance and Halal Industry
Sheikh Mohammed said, “I chaired a Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, during which we approved the UAE Strategy for Islamic Finance and the Halal Industry. “The goal is to develop the …
Lindt and M&S ‘over-priced and over-hyped’ Dubai chocolate among worst-rated bars on Ocado
One reviewer said they ‘got sucked into the hype and spent £10 on what is essentially a Kit Kat with a very small amount of pistachio in’ …
Exploring The Future Of FinTech And Business Borrowing
For fintechs and financial service providers looking to modernize their offerings, learning to navigate developments in automated lending will not be optional.
Savina Harrilall: from food science aspirations to leading people strategy in fintech
In a world where the narrative of individual potential is contended by external limitations, Harrilall’s journey serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of resilience, adaptability, and advocacy …
How Embedded Finance Is Quietly Transforming Startup Business Models
Traditional banks are having a hard time keeping up with customers’ expectations for embedded finance. In this guest commentary, Arthur Azizov, founder and investor at B2 Ventures, provides some …
5 Press Release Distribution Platforms That Actually Reach Fintech Investors
Getting your fintech startup in front of the right investors requires more than just having a great product. It’s about ensuring that your main news stories, an …