It was Netanyahu’s first meeting with a senior Arab official since Israel’s Sept. 9 attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, which the UAE condemned and protested by summoning Israel’s deputy ambassador. The …
UAE regulator bars HDFC Bank’s Dubai branch from onboarding new clients amid probe: Report
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) issued a directive restricting the branch from providing financial services for new customers, including advising on financial products, arranging …
Annexing West Bank could harm Abraham Accords with UAE, Emirati official says – N12
Zayed will emphasize the UAE’s commitment to the Abraham Accords as a cornerstone for a better future in the region, while also underscoring the UAE’s deep concern over recent Israeli actions.
Dubai Royal-Backed Fund MGX Buys 15% of TikTok U.S. Business in Major Stake Deal: Report
MGX, which previously bought $2 billion of World Liberty Financial’s USD1, and Oracle will control nearly half of TikTok’s U.S. arm as American firms secure majority ownership.
Sharjah: Man caught on CCTV abusing cats after kittens found dead
Recently, several cats have been found injured or dead in the area, and locals now suspect the same individual captured in the CCTV footage may be responsible …
UAE says FM stressed need to end Gaza war during meeting with Netanyahu
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed stressed the urgent need for ending the Gaza war during his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in …
VIDEO: Sharjah Police seize vehicle after motorist caught driving on sidewalk
Sharjah Police seized a vehicle seen in a video circulating on social media driven on a sidewalk in clear violation of traffic laws, endangering the safety …
Sharjah Police urge safety checks after gas leak triggers house fire in Khorfakkan
Dedicated teams from Sharjah Police and Sharjah Civil Defence Authority responded to a fire that broke out in a house in Khorfakkan on Friday. As a result …
TikTok US deal brings Abu Dhabi royals on board alongside Oracle
Abu Dhabi’s royal family and U.S. investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, Dell, and Fox are set to take majority control of TikTok’s $14B American arm.
Abu Dhabi shatters EM records with super-tight $3bn
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has taken emerging market bonds into new territory with its $3bn bond issue on Thursday. The $2bn 10 year tranche had the tightest ever spread for an EM issuer, bankers said, …
Etihad announces new summer-only route between Abu Dhabi and Palma
Etihad has announced a new summer-only route between Abu Dhabi and Palma De Mallorca using its fleet of Airbus A321LRs.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman becomes first to receive honorary PhD from Abu Dhabi’s AI university
MBZUAI, which was established in 2019, is the first graduate-level research university focused on artificial intelligence.
UAE logistics sector accelerates growth at 3-year milestone amid global uncertainty
In just three years, the Dubai team has grown fivefold and has become an integral part of Europa’s global Air & Sea division. With direct links to …
How this Dubai market helps entrepreneurs turn handmade crafts into successful businesses
When Dubai resident Stevi Lomass spotted a gap in the locally made gifting market for a unique UAE brand, she needed an affordable ‘shop window’ to gain exposure. More than a decade later, her …
Sharjah defeat California Eagles in IHF Super Globe opener
Sharjah made a winning start to their campaign in the IHF Men’s Club World Championship (Super Globe), currently taking place in the Arab Republic of Egypt. They secured a victory over the American …
Dubai Police warn of new scam: Fake consumer protection sites stealing personal data and banking info
Dubai Police have alerted the public about a new online scam where fraudsters create fake “Consumer Protection” websites on search engines and social media. These sites deceive users into downloading …
Dubai sex-trade ring boss held by police after BBC investigation
Warning: Contains disturbing content and graphic descriptions of sexual acts The BBC understands the boss of a degrading sex-trade ring that exploited vulnerable women in Dubai’s most glamorous …