Private capital firms Permira and Blackstone are buying a $525mn stake in a Middle Eastern real estate classifieds business in a bet that a boom in Dubai’s real estate market has further to run.
Glamorous Law Student Gets 25 Years In Hellhole Dubai Prison As Heartbroken Mom Pleads For Help
The case of Mia O’Brien, a 23-year-old British student sentenced to life in prison in Dubai, has left her family desperate and social media buzzing with confusion. The Merseyside law student was …
Mother of 23-year-old British law student speaks out as daughter jailed for life in Dubai after making ‘very stupid mistake’
The mother of British law student Mia O’Brien, 23, has hit out as her daughter has been jailed for life in Dubai after being caught with 50g of cocaine.
Sharjah’s Industrial Area 6 to be redeveloped in 2 years in Dh283-million project
Sharjah’s Industrial Area 6 will undergo a major infrastructure redevelopment project expected to be completed within two years, officials announced on Monday. The contractor has received the land and …
GoFundMe for Liverpool student serving life sentence in Dubai for drug charges taken down
The GoFundMe page was taken down on Friday – the family later revealed the reason why Mia had been jailed to the press. The 23-year-old studied law at the University of Liverpool but now faces life …
Sharjah Tourism Authority wraps up successful 2025 India Roadshow
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has successfully concluded its 2025 roadshow in the Republic of India, which included visits to Mumbai and New Delhi on September 3 and 5 …
Dubai South launches DSBH, a digital-first free zone for entrepreneurs
With DSBH now live, Dubai South is betting that its digital-first operations, end-to-end services, and human support will resonate with entrepreneurs …
Grassy Dubai pitch leaves India with tricky selection against UAE
Dubai presents teams with a unique challenge, in that they’re not always certain of what the surface will throw up. The main venue has been off-limits for practice, so India have had to train at the …
“She Was A Law Student”: GoFundMe Page For 23YO Woman Jailed For Life In Dubai Gets Canceled
A British woman’s GoFundMe page for her daughter, who is serving a life sentence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been cancelled for violating the platform’s rules. The 23-year-old student, Mia …
Where to Buy in Dubai: Top Areas for Real Estate Investors
Discover the best areas to buy property in Dubai for real estate investors. Explore JVC, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, Downtown, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Creek Harbour & Dubai Hills Estate.
UAE emerges as global crypto powerhouse amid regulatory clarity and institutional surge
The recent passage of the US GENIUS Act, which mandates full reserve backing and federal oversight of stablecoins, is expected to reshape global crypto flows. “It ends the ‘wild west’ era and ushers …
Death in Dubai: Trailer
A woman falls from a high-rise tower block – a clip goes viral. She’s accused of being a #DubaiPortaPotty. But nothing is as it seems. Released from 15th September.
Abu Dhabi real estate deals hit $16.65bn in 2025
Abu Dhabi real estate deals hit $16.65bn in 2025, with strong sales, mortgages and rising demand for off-plan properties …
Sharjah Public Libraries helps students choose their majors
Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), will host the seventh edition of the annual Majors Discipline Exhibition …
Dubai Business Associates inaugurates eleventh cohort of ambitious young professionals fast-tracking their careers
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Business Associates (DBA) today inaugurated its …
Dubai pilots GCC-wide patient record system, pushes AI, virtual health care
AI, big data, and digital technology are connecting Dubai’s hospitals and clinics, transforming patient care and healthcare delivery across the emirate …
Thaksin Returns to Thailand From Dubai Ahead of Court Ruling
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Bangkok on Monday, days after his abrupt departure for Dubai stoked speculation about him fleeing the country ahead of a court ruling that …