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 …
Dubai office market hits new highs—rising rents, soaring prices, and premium deals with AX Premium Properties
One of the most recognized and rapidly expanding real estate brokerages in Dubai, AX Premium Properties, was established in 2014. Over the years, the company has garnered numerous accolades, including …
Abu Dhabi real estate transactions reached AED 61.15 billion since January
The value of real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi since the beginning of this year up to today has reached AED 61.15 billion, through more than 16,873 real estate transactions, according to official …
Abu Dhabi real estate transactions cross $16.6bln since January
Meanwhile, usufruct transactions exceeded AED 2.93 billion for 245 properties. According to statistics issued by the platform, the total value of real estate sales and mortgage transactions in Abu …
Dubai South launches DSBH, a digital-first freezone platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development in the region, has announced the launch of the Dubai South Business Hub (DSBH). A digital-first free zone …
British law student, 23, jailed for life in Dubai after making ‘very stupid mistake’
Mia O’Brien, a 23-year-old British law student from Merseyside, has been jailed for life in Dubai after being ‘caught’ with 50g of cocaine in her apartment.
Dubai South launches new platform to help founders set up companies
It also provides firms with a suite of integrated services including corporate banking, accounting support, visa solutions, family relocation assistance, and more …
Dubai entrepreneur calls for a new era of franchising
Dubai entrepreneur Shahriar Shahir, founder of hoopoe holding, has published new research that is already turning heads in business and academic circles. His paper, released on SSRN and now under …
Dubai property sales hit Dhs 51.1bn in August, up 7.9 per cent YoY
Dubai’s real estate market recorded Dhs51.1bn ($13.9bn) in property sales in August, a 7.9 per cent increase from a year earlier, with transactions rising 15.4 per cent year-on-year to 18,678, …
UAE President and King of Jordan Meet to Address Regional Developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held talks with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to discuss the deep-rooted fraternal …
Dubai hotel occupancy climbs above 81% as international visitors reach 10mn
Dubai‘s hotel occupancy levels reached 81 per cent in the first half of 2025, marking a 4.5 per cent increase year-on-year, whilst international visitor numbers climbed 6.1 per cent to almost 10 …