Many digital-first challenger banks remain tied to the legacy infrastructure they sought to escape. Mahesh Paolini-Subramanya, CTO ofBKN301, highlights this …
NRIs in UAE: How to declare foreign income from gifted assets
Question: Some of my family members in India have foreign income from assets which were gifted to them. Are they required to disclose their foreign income in the tax return which they file in India?
Dubai’s Bharat Mart: Gateway to Global Trade for Indian MSMEs
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s meeting in Dubai marks a historic step for Indian MSMEs with the Bharat Mart project. Set to open in 2026, this center in JAFZA aims to foster global trade by facilitating …
Drydocks World – a DP World Company – Becomes First Government Entity in Dubai and UAE To Join UN Sustainability Program
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2025 / Drydocks World, a leading global provider of marine and offshore services and a DP World company, has become the first government entity in Dubai …
Offshore wind is finding a new survival strategy
A pair of multibillion-dollar deals for new offshore wind projects outside the US point to a rebound for an industry that has spent the last few years on life support. Late last week, Danish developer …
No More Traffic Jams: Sharjah-Dubai Motorists Praise Emirates Road Upgrade Khaleej Times
UAE residents expressed gratitude as the country announced a Dh750-million upgrade to Emirates Road . The infrastructure development pro …
Sharjah Islamic Bank reports a net profit of Dh697.2 million for the first half of 2025
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) posted a net profit after tax of Dh697.2 million during the first half of 2025, an increase of 25 per cent compared to Dh558.7 million in the first half of 2024. Income from …
Kerala Woman Kills Child, Self In Sharjah Over Dowry Torture, Molestation
Police registered a case based on a complaint filed by the mother of the woman. As per the FIR, the 32-year-old woman, later identified as Vipanchika Mani, was found dead along with her one-and-a-half …
Abu Dhabi bans 12 private schools from enrolling grades 11, 12 students amid inflation probe
In a move to uphold academic integrity, the UAE capital’s education regulator has temporarily barred 12 private schools in the emirate from enrolling students in Grades 11 and 12. The Abu Dhabi …
Abu Dhabi Chamber launches initiative to empower entrepreneurs, small-enterprises in Al Ain
As part of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s efforts to deepen engagement with entrepreneurs’ small enterprises, identify their needs, and shape more responsive trade policies that …
Abu Dhabi cracks down on grade inflation after private school probe
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge announces review into grade inflation and academic inconsistencies across private schools …
Tinubu gives order as US cuts visa validity for Nigerian applicants, speaks on UAE visa information
President Bola Tinubu has given an order after the US cut its visa validity for Nigerian applicants. The FG also spoke on the fresh update coming from the UAE.
UAE-built crypto exchange launched by BurjX with Sharia-compliant features in pipeline
A new UAE-based cryptocurrency platform has officially launched with an ambitious plan to reshape digital asset trading in the region — and a long-term vision to offer Sharia-compliant products that …
FG addresses new US visa restrictions, says UAE yet to communicate revised policy
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining “cordial diplomatic relations” with the US and United Arab Emirates (UAE) following recent changes to visa issuance policies …
Dubai lures fleeing Britons with first-time buyer scheme – but there’s a catch
Dubai’s plan to lure British first-time buyers with cheaper properties and discounted mortgages should be viewed with caution, experts have warned.
Archana Puran Singh and her family scammed in Dubai; husband Parmeet discloses, “We’ve lost thousands of rupees.”
Archana Puran Singh recently recounted her experience of being scammed during a trip to Dubai, where she and her family fell victim to a fraudulent skydiving booking, resulting in a substantial …
Dubai offers ‘first-time buyer scheme’ for priced-out young Britons – and they could get a £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.