The United Arab Emirates government has been identified as holding approximately 6,300 Bitcoin (BTC), valued between $700 million and $740 million, according …
Sharjah Ruler calls municipal councils to assemble on September 1
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree calling for municipal councils in Sharjah to assemble for the inaugural …
Massive blaze at auto spare parts shops and wood warehouse put out in Sharjah, no injuries reported
Teams from Sharjah Civil Defence Authority (SCDA) completely brought under control a fire that broke out in the Industrial Area 6 in record time. No …
Abu Dhabi Global Market Enhances Real Estate and Financial Sector Oversight with New Initiatives
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE capital’s international financial center, has recently introduced two significant initiatives.
UAE cracks down on social media misuse, refers violators to prosecution
The National Media Office has referred a group of social media users to the Federal Public Prosecution for violating media content …
UAE: Public holiday confirmed for government employees on Prophet’s birthday
The UAE has declared a public holiday for government employees on Friday, September 5, 2025, to mark Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday. Falling on a Friday, the holiday may result in a three-day …
UAE: Big Ticket awards over Dh170 million in 2025; winners to pay off debts
Over 151 participants have won over the last 7 months, experiencing life changing moments for themselves and their families …
UAE targets Pan-African growth with Angola the latest to sign CEPA
United Arab Emirate (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and João Manuel Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations to serve shared …
Sharjah’s Turjuman Award Invites Global Translations of Arabic Works
The Sharjah Book Authority is calling for submissions for the 8th Turjuman Award, recognizing outstanding translations of Arabic literature to promote intercultural understanding. With an AED 1.4 …
Dubai Finance Department, GDFRA sign MOU to support ‘Cashless Dubai’ strategy
The strategy targets 90% of all financial transactions in both government and private sectors to be carried out digitally and full digital enablement at 100% across the emirate by the end of 2026 …
Save the date: Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2025
The region’s leading celebration of aviation excellence will take place on November 19 in Dubai, bringing together industry leaders for a night of recognition . Save the date: Aviation Business Middle …
Employee sues employer in Abu Dhabi, gets Dhs225,000 unpaid salary
The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance ordered a company to pay Dhs225,483 to an employee who had not been paid his wages for several consecutive …
UAE reportedly holds $700M in mined Bitcoin: Arkham
Bitcoin wallets reportedly owned by the United Arab Emirates hold around $700 million in Bitcoin, according to Arkham Intelligence.
Drydocks World wins contract for world’s largest floating LNG facility off Mexico
Four-vessel project off Mexico’s west coast opens a new LNG corridor, boosting global energy security, and setting new industry standards …
Abu Dhabi ready villa sales volumes up 72%; hits four-year high
Abu Dhabi residential sales values for all ready and off-plan properties totalled AED8.9 billion ($2.4 billion) across 3,300 transactions in H1 2025 …
UAE, Angola sign CEPA to boost trade and investment
The UAE and Angola signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) during a state visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in a move aimed at expanding trade and …
Abu Dhabi strengthens economic ties with nation
Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to strengthen its economic partnership with China in areas ranging from artificial intelligence to advanced manufacturing, as the largest emirate in the United Arab …