Fintech remained a funding powerhouse in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) during the first quarter of 2025 as it recorded 362% year-on-year growth by attracting $384 million investment, the …
Masdar City in Abu Dhabi: A Model of Urban Sustainability
Nestled in the desert landscape of the UAE, Masdar City in Abu Dhabi is redefining what it means to build a city of the future. This pioneering urban development is designed to be one of the world’s …
There’s a cool new Formula One-inspired mocktail in Abu Dhabi
Your love for sport and mixology, shaken and stirred… This race day-inspired mocktail is simply called Grand Prix, and it’s part of La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi’s cool new beverage menu, Déjà vu, that …
350 players to compete in Sharjah International Chess Masters Championship
The eighth edition of the Sharjah International Chess Masters Championship has achieved a historic milestone, attracting a record-breaking 350 male and …
Shurooq delivers 52 mega projects worth $1.96 bn: What it means for Sharjah’s market
Sharjah’s Shurooq marks 15 years of sustainable development with over 60 million square feet of completed projects across real estate, hospitality, culture, and retail. Shurooq delivers 52 mega …
Abu Dhabi is getting a new wakeboarding academy
The water’s looking nice and blue… With the rising temperatures these days, we’d be lying if we didn’t admit that the thought of pulling over and taking a dip in the sea doesn’t cross our minds …
Dubai Allows Free Zone Businesses to Expand to Mainland
Companies can apply for permits to conduct specific activities outside their free zone jurisdiction while remaining compliant with Dubai’s economic framework. The resolution however does not …
Trump’s Middle East visit comes as his family deepens its business, crypto ties in the region
It’s not just the “gesture” of a $400 million luxury plane that President Donald Trump says he’s smart to accept from Qatar. Or that he effectively auctioned off the first destination on his first …
Tuesday May 14th: 7am Traffic from Sharjah to Dubai
Commuting from Sharjah to Dubai during the morning rush hour can be a test of patience — and route choice matters more than ever. Today’s traffic conditions show varying delays across key roads …
Abu Dhabi, AstraZeneca forge strategic partnership to enhance COPD awareness, care in emirate
The two-year partnership aligns with the company’s mission to transform healthcare and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based and collaborative approaches …
The Digital Advantage: How Businesses in Abu Dhabi Can Lead, Not Follow
Abu Dhabi is home to some of the fastest-growing businesses in the region. Customers today have endless choices, and winning their attention requires a marketing strategy that does more than just …
Flyers’ Matvei Michkov uninjured in car accident in Dubai; Rodrigo Ābols signs one-year extension
Russian outlet Sport-Express reported that Michkov was involved in a car accident in Dubai. A source confirmed to The Inquirer that Michkov was a passenger in the car and that no one was injured.
Sharjah: Private firms urged to allow flexible work for some mums under new policy
As Sharjah implements its groundbreaking Care Leave policy for government employees, providing up to three years of paid leave for mothers of children with disabilities or chronic illnesses, a call …
Disney is coming to Abu Dhabi: New resort that could eclipse Disneyland Paris
For the first time in 15 years Disney has announced that it’s adding to the roster, with a new park in Abu Dhabi set to become the brand’s first in the Middle East. The new site will be developed, …
Marc-Andre Barriault to face Shara Magomedov at next UFC Abu Dhabi card
Canada’s Marc-Andre Barriault is only a few days removed from his big win at home at UFC 315 yet he already has his next opponent lined up.
Aldar sells Mamsha Gardens bldg to Hong Kong’s Gaw Capital for Dhs586m
Due to strong demand for the development, Aldar announced that it will release the seventh building at Mamsha Gardens for sale …
Abu Dhabi realty posts record capital gains amid supply squeeze
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market has posted its strongest capital gains in three years during Q1 2025, driven by robust demand and limited supply, according to a ValuStrat research report. Despite a …