Every May, the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) observes International Speech-Language-Hearing Month through the Sharjah Hearing Centre …
Inside the UAE’s tech-powered economic transformation
With IT services adoption soaring across manufacturing, logistics, real estate, and education, experts predict a transformational decade ahead for the UAE’s digital economy …
Dubai’s Emirates announces record Dh22.7 billion profit
Emirates Group on Thursday announced yet another annual record profit. The Dubai-based group revealed that it recorded profit before tax of Dh22.7 billion ($6.2 billion), up 18 per cent from last year …
UAE corporate tax implications for businesses that shut down
You are shuttering your business. A liquidator from the approved list for your trade licence issuing authority has submitted its report. All is in good order and you have promised the authorities and …
‘Immunity tickets’ and Dubai rentals: Investment banker reveals how the rich shield their money
An investment banker has peeled back the curtain on how the ultra wealthy structure their money across borders—using low-tax jurisdictions, offshore trusts, and second passports to manage risk, avoid …
Citi debt duo in Dubai leave US bank: IFR
Iman Abdel Khalek, head of debt capital markets for CEEMEA, based in Dubai, and Zain Zaidi, head of UK, Europe and MEA loans products and execution, also based in Dubai, have left the bank …
Thursday May 8th: 6am Traffic from Sharjah to Dubai
Commuting from Sharjah to Dubai during the morning rush hour (6:00 AM to 9:00 AM) is often challenging due to heavy traffic on key arterial roads. Here’s the latest traffic update for today:Major …
Bank of Sharjah reports strong Q1 2025 results with 45% surge in net profit to $31.5mln
SHARJAH: Bank of Sharjah has announced a strong start to 2025, posting a net profit of AED116 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, marking a 45% increase compared to AED80 million in Q1 …
Disney’s Bob Iger Says Imagineers Hard At Work On Lavish Abu Dhabi Theme Park Targeting “Hundreds Of Millions” Of Visitors – Update
Disney and Miral announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Britons Urged To Move To This Middle Eastern State With Tax-Free Salaries and Amazing Healthcare
Forget Dubai – a new Middle East hotbed is attracting attention with all eyes on it! Qatar has rapidly become desert backwater to the world’s glitziest hotspot, with Doha the new hot ticket for …
Expert offers guides to owning second homes offshore
A number of Nigerians have invested in properties, especially in the residential segment, outside the shores of the country. Many of …
Sudan cuts ties with UAE over alleged paramilitary support
Sudan has cut diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after repeatedly accusing the Gulf nation of backing the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the country’s civil war. The …
Viral Dubai chocolate inspires two new Crumbl flavors. Fans to pick which makes the menu
Crumbl is finally jumping on the Dubai chocolate trend, offering fans the chance to pick between two inspired flavors.
Why Everyone’s Talking About the Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar And Where to Try It
A chocolate bar in Dubai has taken social media by storm, racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram. The Mirzam Chocolate Makers’ Date & Tahini bar has become the talk of food …
Why Dubai is shutting its main airport
Plans are yet to be confirmed, but the area around Dubai airport will be redeveloped, likely into a space for real estate. For more travel news and advice, listen to Simon Calders …
Disneyland Abu Dhabi – new theme park to open in Middle East
The company’s 13th park will be built, owned and operated by the Miral Group, according to the announcement Wednesday. Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be constructed on Yas Island, a major tourism hub in …
Disney to build Disneyland theme park resort destination in the Middle East
The Walt Disney Company Company announced today it will pursue Disneyland Abu Dhabi, its seventh theme park resort location.