Abu Dhabi and Dubai secure top spots in a global tax-friendly cities ranking. Several Gulf cities, including Riyadh and Doha, feature in the top 20. The index considers tax laws, governance, and legal …
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, France’s Manufactures nationales to advance cultural exchange
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and Manufactures nationales – Sèvres & Mobilier national – operating under France’s Ministry of Culture – have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to …
Sharjah Chamber launches smart app to boost audience engagement in Sharjah Summer Promotions 2025 raffle draws and activities
Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Organising Committee of “Sharjah Summer Promotions”, has launched a new smart application giving users seamless entries …
Dubai Business Events drives continued growth with bid wins, strong participation in H1
Returning events include Token2049 in 2026 with 15,000 delegates. Google will also call Dubai its home for two of its flagship conferences in 2026 and 2028, with 4,000 delegates each year. These …
Sharjah meet seeks inclusion for differently-abled
The emirate of Sharjah continues its preparation to host Inclusion International’s 18th World Congress “We are Inclusion,” which will be held under …
UAE hiring boom: 56% of companies planning to expand workforce
Energy and utilities continues to perform strongly, posting an over 62 per cent hiring outlook, 43 points above the global sector average …
UAE: Why thousands of illegal residents who ignored visa amnesty are now being deported
These overstayers now face detention, blacklisting, and consequences from mounting debts to being barred from returning to the UAE …
Mum of Dubai model left in coma after ‘porta potty party’ explains devastating reality after incident
The mother of Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk, who was left in a coma after being assaulted while attending a party in Dubai, has spoken about the incident.
More than 51,000 homes sold in Dubai in ‘record’ second-quarter
More than 51,000 homes were sold in Dubai in the second quarter of this year, marking a quarterly record amid strong demand from buyers, a report has shown. The figures are up 22.8 per cent …
United Arab Bank Partners with UAE Fintech Lune to Deliver AI-Powered, Personalised Banking Experiences
United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced a strategic partnership with Lune, a leading UAE-based fintech company specialising in AI-driven transaction enrich …
Dubai Launches ‘One Freezone Passport’ With Louis Vuitton As First Adopter
Louis Vuitton is the first to use Dubai’s new One Freezone Passport — a system that lets companies expand across different free zones with only one licence. The luxury brand now has a warehouse in …
Abu Dhabi, Dubai top Multipolitan’s tax-friendly cities index
Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s top ranking is attributed to its zero personal income tax, relatively low property transfer costs, and regulatory stability …
Abu Dhabi delivers ‘Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Environment Sector’
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) today launched the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Environment Sector (2025–2050), a comprehensive and science-based roadmap designed to …
Model reveals four chilling words she heard before being ‘thrown off roof’ after Dubai ‘porta potty party’
Maria Kovalchuk, a model who suffered horrific injuries in Dubai, said she heard four chilling words before she was ‘thrown off’ a roof …
Brand Lessons from Dubai: Evolving with Purpose and Power
This is a clear message to brands: if your creative is still playing it safe, or feels like a copy-paste job, you’re already behind.
‘Spine broken, limbs crushed, left in coma’: Ukrainian model alleges brutal assault by ‘rich Russian kids’ in Dubai
Maria is now recovering in Norway, where her mother lives, but remains wheelchair-bound and uncertain whether she will ever walk again.
From narrow Deira backstreet to Dubai Mall cafe: Sheikh Mohammed spotted across city this week
Whether riding public transport or pausing to greet a child with a smile, the leader’s interactions with residents reflect a rare kind of leadership, one rooted in kindness.