A $25 million McLaren F1 supercar. A world-record pink diamond. A Birkin handbag once owned by Jane Birkin herself. Sotheby’s brought its first major auction to Abu Dhabi — revealing the Gulf’s …
‘Lazy King’ returns! Abdouraguimov vs. Umalatov, Ayoub vs. Zaynukov join PFL Dubai lineup on Feb. 7
Professional Fighters League (PFL) recently announced its upcoming PFL Dubai mixed martial arts (MMA) event, headlined by the Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alfie Davis lightweight title fight, for Sat., Feb.
Focal Point 2025 returns this weekend with Sharjah’s biggest art book fair
Focal Point 2025, the much-anticipated eighth edition of Sharjah Art Foundation’s annual art book fair, kicks off this weekend from 12 to 14 December 2025 at the historic Bait Obaid Al Shamsi in Arts …
Sanzen enters UAE realty market with mega projects
Sanzen, a newly launched UAE-born project development and management brand, made its official debut on Thursday with a three-day early bird pre-launch …
UAE confirms New Year holiday for public sector
The United Arab Emirates government has officially confirmed New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026, as a public sector holiday, offering employees across federal ministries and entities time off to …
UAE amends drug law: Up to 5 years prison, Dh 50,000 fine and mandatory deportation
Possession or use of controlled medicines without a valid prescription will be treated as a serious criminal offences …
UAE: New Year holiday announced for federal government
On this occasion, the Authority extended congratulations and best wishes to the leadership, government, and people of the UAE …
$550 million UN aid: UAE will continue supporting humanitarian efforts, says Reem Al-Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation
Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said the UAE will continue working with its UN partners to ensure that the most impacted people have access to aid …
Adrian Cheng’s ALMAD to bring Chinese anime brands to Dubai’s Wafi City
Dubai’s Wafi Group has set up a joint venture with Adrian Cheng, the former CEO of Hong Kong developer New World Development, to bring anime-themed Chinese brands and entertainment to the Wafi City …
Adrian Cheng signs retail partnership with Wafi Group, headed by Dubai royal
Joint venture will connect ‘the consumers and rich cultural industries of the Middle East and Chinese-speaking markets’ at Dubai’s Wafi City Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, former heir apparent to Hong Kong …
Why Dubai is the world’s most brilliant – and surprising – autism-friendly destination
Wow.” My 13-year-old son Eddie whispers the word, gazing out across the twinkling lights of Dubai from our hotel balcony. “How does one place have so many skyscrapers?” …
Watch: Parking QR code scam in Dubai uncovered in viral video; Parkin takes action
Parkin Company PJSC, Dubai’s largest provider of paid parking facilities, is aware of an incident caught on video that has gone viral involving the tampering of QR (quick response) codes on parking …
Checkout.com named as ‘Fintech of the Year 2025’ by MENA Fintech Association at Abu Dhabi Finance Week
The company was recognised for advancing payment performance for merchants in the region, as well as delivering market-first innovations with ecosystem partners …
Abu Dhabi seeks to build bridge between new media & finance
Instead of waiting for the future of media, Abu Dhabi is building it. The city played host this week to leading names from media and entert.
Norris ‘ignored’ McLaren warning in Abu Dhabi with Vegas DSQ fresh in the memory
Winning his debut World title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening, Lando Norris performed the traditional burnout, but it was done under a note of caution from McLaren as its Las Vegas double DSQ remained …
Sharjah Ruler promotes 348 employees of environment authority
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emirati decree approving the general …
Elizabeth Jack-Rich, Dangote, Elumelu among African leaders driving UAE–Africa development agenda
Elizabeth Jack-Rich, Nigerian business leader and chief executive officer of ELIN Group, was among a select group of Africa’s top private-sector leaders invited to the African Business Leaders …