A British veteran has been stranded in Dubai for years under a travel ban, left homeless and without cancer care after a disputed arrest.
Private school teachers can now apply for Dubai Golden Visa
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has expanded its prestigious Golden Visa program to include exceptional educators in Dubai’s private education sector. Announced on October 5, 2024, the initiative aims …
Dubai sets new rules for engineering consultancy firms: Licensing, conditions, and penalties explained
Dubai has issued Law No. (14) of 2025 to regulate engineering consultancy activities across the emirate. The law mandates licensing, classification, and registration through Dubai Municipality, …
New UAE app targets workers without bank accounts
Huru launches in the UAE as a Central Bank-licensed fintech for unbanked and underbanked residents, offering zero-balance IBAN accounts, Visa cards, remittances and bill pay. Here’s what it means for …
Huru launches as UAE’s first homegrown fintech built for the unbanked and underbanked
Combining the strength of regulatory oversight with a customer-first model, Huru is positioning itself as the UAE’s homegrown answer to one of the region’s most pressing challenges, bringing …
Verto launches UAE operations to drive cross-border B2B payments into Africa, Asia
Global fintech company Verto has officially launched in the United Arab Emirates, opening a Dubai office to power cross-border business payments between the Gulf and key emerging markets, particularly …
Emerge Launches New Platform for Global Tech Founders
Emerge FZCO today announced its official launch as a founder-first ecosystem enabler designed to position Dubai as the ultimate base for global tech entrepreneurs.
UAE to implement tiered tax model on sugary drinks from 2026
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the completion of a set of proposed legislative amendments to embed the updated excise tax policy into …
Dubai shopping: Majid Al Futtaim announces new Ghaf Woods Mall, in $4.2bn community
Majid Al Futtaim unveils $4.2bn Ghaf Woods Mall in Dubai, the region’s first forest-integrated retail destination combining luxury and design …
Bizav Traffic Grows At Dubai Aerospace Hub
Business aviation traffic is ascending at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), a business and commercial aviation-focused district of the Dubai South master development rising up around Al …
Fashion Meets Real Estate: ANAX Developments and ELLE Launch Dubai’s Next Luxury Landmark
ANAX Developments has partnered with global fashion powerhouse ELLE to launch ELLE Residences Dubai Islands, marking ELLE’s first branded residences in the Middle East. Blending fashion, lifestyle, …
Sharjah Ruler attends closing ceremony of 4th IFALT
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, today attended the closing ceremony of the 4th International Forum for Arabic Language Teachers …
Sharjah Ruler witnesses signing of MoUs to support education
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday witnessed the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at supporting the …
Blackstone, Abu Dhabi’s Lunate Team Up on $5 Billion Logistics Platform
Blackstone Inc. is partnering with Abu Dhabi’s Lunate on a new platform that will target investments worth $5 billion across the wider region, as the US private equity giant looks to build on its …
BC.GAME News Backs Deccan Gladiators as Title Sponsor in 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 League
In a strategic move bridging blockchain and cricket, BC.GAME News has signed on as the title sponsor of Deccan Gladiators — the three-time champions of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, for the upcoming 2025 …
LG’s India IPO Is Said to Attract Abu Dhabi, Norway, Singapore Wealth Funds
LG Electronics Inc.’s initial public offering of its India arm has attracted the sovereign wealth funds of Abu Dhabi, Norway and Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter.
Abu Dhabi firm Lunate partners with Blackstone to build $5bn GCC logistics platform
Blackstone and Abu Dhabi-based Lunate launch GLIDE, a $5bn platform to develop and acquire Grade A logistics assets across the GCC …