The UAE rejects the charges. Reem Ketait, a foreign-ministry official, calls them a “cynical and baseless PR stunt” and suggests they are meant to distract from atrocities by the Sudanese army, the …
Can Artificial Intelligence make laws? UAE is set to give it a try
The United Arab Emirates is planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop and monitor laws. The announcement was made by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister …
UAE: MoF announces issuance of Ministerial Decision adopting OECD guidance, commentary on Global Minimum Tax Rules
This decision follows the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (142) of 2024 regarding the imposition of a Top-up Tax on Multinational Enterprises. This decision reaffirms the UAE’s continued commitment …
Cartex opens Middle East HQ in Dubai with a Creator Hub
Cartex, a fintech marketplace for financial and payments solutions, has announced the opening of its Middle East headquarters in Dubai, UAE. The new space will serve as a key center for Cartex’s …
Launching A Business In Dubai: What High-Net-Worth Entrepreneurs Need To Know
Dubai offers tremendous advantages, but it’s important to go in with eyes wide open. The cost of doing business can be significantly higher than expected, especially in premium zones like DIFC. Office …
Inside the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards 2025
The 17th edition of the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards took place on Tuesday, April 15, at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island ballroom. Known for honouring culinary excellence across the capital, …
₹25L in India, $100K in the US or tax-free Dubai? Bengaluru techie breaks down where life’s better
According to Sengupta, the US leads in career growth and high-paying roles in tech and finance. However, it comes with challenges: frequent layoffs, aggressive restructuring, and the constant …
Lamprell Extends Long-Term Offshore Contract with Aramco
Offshore construction firm Lamprell has secured an extension of its longstanding offshore long-term agreement with Aramco, …
e& UAE revolutionises telecom tower inspections with AI-powered drones
The new initiative combines real-time data analytics, AI and autonomous flight capabilities to enable faster, safer, and more sustainable inspection of telecom towers across the UAE …
Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, home to a ski slope, to get $1.3 billion renovation
The operator of Dubai’s sprawling Mall of the Emirates, home to an indoor ski slope in the desert sheikhdom, has plans for a $1.3 billion renovation at the mall.
Sharjah building fire: Friends of man who jumped to death recall how he helped them escape
A Kenyan expat, BK, was among the five people who lost their lives in the recent deadly fire in Sharjah’s Al Nahda area. But for his flatmates, BK will forever be remembered not as a victim, but a …
Sandstorm and dust clouds hit Dubai in United Arab Emirates
Dubai wakes to dusty skies and limited visibility as sandstorms sweep across several countries in the Middle East. (AP video by Bassam Hatoum) …
Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates to undergo $1.36bn makeover to mark 20th anniversary
Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, one of the UAE’s most popular retail destinations, is set to receive a Dh5 billion ($1.36 billion) makeover two decades after it first opened doors to shoppers from …
Sharjah building fire: Some residents still unable to access belongings as 1,500 tenants begin returning home
As over 1,500 tenants of a fire-hit building in Sharjah gradually return to their homes, some are still relying on the kindness of friends and authorities for shelter. The deadly fire, which broke out …
UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim invests $1.36 billion to expand Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates
Emirati retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim announced on Wednesday a AED 5 Billion ($1.36 billion) investment to expand Dubai shopping mall the Mall of the Emirates.
Trump Tariffs Put Dubai Property Rally Under Threat
As US President Donald Trump’s tariffs roil markets, the property boom in Dubai is under threat and analysts say the risks of a bigger real estate slowdown in the emirate are piling up. The outlook …
Sharjah, Paris build bridges of knowledge and culture
The House of Wisdom (HoW) explored collaboration opportunities with the Arab World Institute in Paris in the fields of culture and knowledge.