Nationals of nine countries cannot submit new tourist or work visa applications, but those with existing valid visas may continue to enter, live, and work in the UAE.
UAE investment firm launches $100 million AI startup fund
UAE-based Presight, a global AI and big data analytics company, and Shorooq, an Abu Dhabi-headquartered investment firm regulated by the FSRA as a fund …
UAE: Presight, Shorooq launch $100mln global fund to accelerate AI innovation
The fund will focus on investments that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data analytics …
UAE food cluster: How minister’s ‘crazy idea’ aims to create 20,000 jobs in next 6 years
The UAE’s food cluster strategy which began as a “crazy idea” two years ago is now paving the way for the rest of the country, according to a minister. The initiative has ambitious plans for the …
Dubai Chambers introduces 25 Korean companies to Dubai’s advanced business ecosystem
Korea Roundtable Discussion’ for a delegation featuring representatives from 25 Korean companies.Organised in cooperation with the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) and the Embassy of the …
Sharjah Ruler offers condolences on passing of Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalid Al Qasimi
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, offered his condolences on the death of Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalid Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi at the Sheikh …
Abu Dhabi campus to offer Executive MBA program starting August 2026
NYU Abu Dhabi will begin offering an Executive MBA program through the Stern School of Business starting in August 2026, making NYU the highest-ranked U.S. business school to do so in the Middle East …
NVIDIA and TII establish Middle East’s first joint AI and robotics laboratory in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates’ Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and chipmaker NVIDIA launched the Middle East’s first joint laboratory dedicated to artificial intelligence and robotics in Abu Dhabi on …
Dubai Reinvented – The City That’s Become A Huge Draw For Entrepreneurs
Once little more than a trading outpost on the edge of the desert, Dubai has transformed itself into one of the world’s most magnetic hubs for entrepreneurs.
Dubai property prices up 50% in 5 years: Is bubble risk rising?
In the post-pandemic years, Dubai and the UAE have seen exceptional growth in population and demand for real estate units, both for ownership and rentals …
Abu Dhabi Chamber signs agreement with Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation to boost trade and investments
Signing took place on the sidelines of the Chamber’s participation in Investopia Global in China …
Abu Dhabi to host 2nd Social Care Forum tomorrow
The second edition of the Social Care Forum 2025 will kick off tomorrow at Hilton Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Organised by the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, the two-day forum will be …
51 free things to do in Dubai in 2025
Open Mon-Thu 10am-11pm; Fri-Sun 10am-midnight. The Dubai Mall, thedubaiaquarium.com (800 382 246 255). One of the city’s most spectacular developments in recent years, the Dubai Water Canal is one of …
Dubai’s major construction giant opens IPO today: Key dates, prices and how to subscribe
UAE’s construction giant, Alec Holdings, is set to launch its Dubai IPO between AED 1.35 and 1.40 per share, opening subscriptions from September 23 to 30, 2025. The company, known for its …
Aldar Properties snaps up Modon Holding’s 17.45% stake in Aldar Estates
The Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar Properties has snapped up Modon Holding’s entire 17.45% indirect shareholding in Aldar Estates, held through Modon’s wholly owned subsidiary ADNEC Group. Following the sale, …
6 major changes coming to Abu Dhabi this winter
From tolls to brand new openings, here are all the major Abu Dhabi changes coming this winter that you need to know …
UAE Joins Global Crypto Tax Reporting Agreement
UAE joins OECD’s crypto tax reporting framework, CARF, aiming for 2027 rollout to boost transparency and align with global standards.