Bank of Sharjah held its 52nd annual general assembly meeting (AGM) on April 23, 2025. The meeting was chaired by Salem Al Ghammai, board member, and attended by members of the board of directors, …
Sharjah records $3.59bln in real estate transactions in Q1 2025, up 31.9%
The value of real estate transactions in the Emirate of Sharjah reached AED13.2 billion during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 31.9 percent increase compared to AED10 billion during the same …
Dubai AI Week: Huspy launches region’s ‘first AI-powered mortgage chatbot’
Dubai-based proptech startup Huspy launched what it said is the GCC’s first AI-powered mortgage chatbot on WhatsApp during Dubai AI Week 2025, as Pakistani interest in Dubai real estate continues to …
‘We’ve saved thousands’: the Britons moving to Dubai to avoid private school VAT
When the 20 per cent VAT hike threatened to up one family’s bills by £5,000 a year, they decided to join the rising numbers heading to the UAE for cheaper private education …
Dubai National Insurance approves a cash dividend of 15% at the Annual General Assembly meeting
DNI reported strong profitability for 2024, achieving a full-year net profit of AED 53.5 million an increase of 13.6% over the last year …
Dubai emerges as global launchpad for AI startups
Discover how Dubai is positioning itself as a leading launchpad for AI startups, driven by innovation, supportive legislation, and diverse talent. Learn from industry leaders about the UAE’s thriving …
Dubai announces opening of Nad Al Sheba Mall with over 100 stores
The mall features premium wellness facilities, including a rooftop gym, swimming pool, and padel courts. The mall provides over 900 parking spaces to ensure seamless accessibility.
Classical musicians compete in Dubai for inaugural violinist title
It also brings the responsibility to continue growing, to remain humble and to always serve the music with integrity.” What are the judges looking for?Each violinist will perform alongside the Madrid …
Judd Trump lifts lid on his lifestyle after snooker star ditched UK to live in Dubai
Snooker star Judd Trump has opened up on how he is enjoying life in Dubai. The world No. 1 decided to leave the country earlier this year in favour of soaking up the sun in Asia.
A *huge* new shopping mall has just opened in Dubai
Listen up, shoppers. Dubai has just got a brand new mega mall. Nad Al Sheba Mall, a massive 500,000 sq. ft. retail destination, is now officially open. There’s something for everyone with 100 stores, …
Dubai’s VARA Warns of Firms Falsely Claiming to Be Part of Real Estate Tokenization Pilot
Dubai’s crypto regulator has issued an alert, warning of firms falsely claiming to be part of the city’s high-profile real estate tokenization pilot, saying that such misrepresentation may violate the …
Ruler of Sharjah arrives in Oman, signs his new book at Muscat book Fair
Muscat: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah, …
Abu Dhabi is ‘unloved’, valuations compelling: Sancta Capital
Ahmad Al Anani, Sancta Capital Founder & CEO, says that despite broader risks because the Middle East’s exposure to changing oil prices, the Middle East shouldn’t be painted with a broad brush, and …
UAE offers free-of-charge portable desalination plants to cover arid Cyprus’ summer water needs
Cyprus officials say the east Mediterranean island nation will receive free-of-charge portable desalination plants from the United Arab Emirates to cover its water needs this summer as reservoir …
Labour Minister Bhandari urges implementation of 24-hour insurance scheme for Nepali workers in UAE
Sharat Singh Bhandari, Minister for Labour, Employment, and Social Security, raised some important issues that will benefit Nepali workers in the long run during a bilateral discussion with Sheikh …
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar face uneven 2025 growth as trade tensions rise: IMF
While Gulf economies face only the Trump administration’s baseline 10% tariffs, the levies have already impacted oil prices and revenue, especially for rentier states like Saudi Arabia.
Dubai real estate residential sales up 22.4%, commercial deals rise 18.2% in Q1 2025, reports Engel & Völkers Middle East
Robust investor confidence, population growth, and infrastructure investment continue to fuel cross-sector expansion …