The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said today that the “UAE continues to demonstrate robust growth in its non-oil sectors, driven by strong government support and solid …
What Is ‘Dubai Unlocked’? Everything You Need To Know
Dubai Unlocked is an international investigation into the owners of real estate in Dubai. With its ritzy beach clubs, high-end shopping, and ultramodern skyline, the Gulf city is known as a playground …
Dubai Unlocked
Dubai Unlocked, an investigative project involving more than 70 media outlets around the globe, is the most up-to-date look yet at who owns what in the Middle Eastern city. Frequently asked questions …
Global players feature in Dubai property leaks
Down the coast at the Grandeur Residences, a building on Dubai’s palm-shaped artificial archipelago, is a unit belonging to Joseph Johannes Leijdekkers, a 32-year-old also known as ‘Chubby Jos’ who is …
Destination Dubai: As the U.S. Was Rebuilding Afghanistan, Contractors Snapped up Properties in the UAE
As billions of U.S. dollars flowed in to rebuild Afghanistan following the fall of the Taliban in 2021, many contractors were accused of skimming reconstruction funds. Today, some of them own …
United Fintech Establishes New Office in Dubai’s DIFC
London-based industry-neutral digital transformation platform United Fintech has inaugurated a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), spearheaded by Athena, one of its partner …
Report reveals Pakistan’s rich own USD 12.5 billions in Dubai properties amid financial crisis
It stated that while 17,000 Pakistani citizens are listed owners in the 2022 leak, academics using the data and additional sources put the actual number of Pakistani owners of residential property in …
Ex-military officials, bankers, bureaucrats own properties in upscale Dubai areas: report
ISLAMABAD: A global collaborative investigative journalism project has revealed the ownership of properties of the global elite in Dubai. The list includes political figures, globally …
Abu Dhabi owners of Man City and Girona given options to meet Champions League entry rules
Manchester City and Girona both qualifying for the Champions League next season is testing UEFA rules to protect against collusion in games.
Abu Dhabi’s First Craft Brewery Shows Signs of Easing Alcohol Restrictions and ‘Change in The Region’
Inquirer.net reported on Tuesday that the United Arab Emirates was hitting a boozy milestone and getting its first craft brewery. Chad McGehee, an American ex-patriate, founded Craft Pub in Abu Dhabi …
The Department of Health, Abu Dhabi and PHSSR join hands to launch the region’s first ‘Sustainability and Resilience in Health System’ report
During Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, launched the ‘Sustainability and Resilience in Abu Dhabi’s Health System’ report, in collaboration with the …
Sharjah to promote aesthetics of Emirati culture in Greece at Thessaloniki International Book Fair 2024
Celebrating a new milestone in its cultural journey of fostering meaningful intercultural connections, Sharjah will assume the role of the first Arab Guest of Honour at the 20th Thessaloniki …
UAE’s AI Revolution: Introducing the Falcon 2 Series
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is investing in AI. On May 13th, the UAE government research institute announced a new open-source gen-AI model capable of competing with large technology companies. The …
Dubai tops global foreign direct investment rankings, attracts $10.7bn capital and creates 45,000 jobs
Dubai has further reinforced its position as the world’s leading hub for foreign direct investment (FDI). According to the Financial Times “fDi Markets” data, Dubai ranked number one overall in global …
Dubai remains top globally for greenfield FDI projects, beating Singapore and London
Dubai remained the world’s top destination for greenfield foreign direct investment projects in 2023, the third consecutive year it has achieved that status, despite challenging global economic …
Dubai property portfolio calls into question effectiveness of sanctions on Kinahan cartel leader, experts say
Caoimhe Robinson, wife of accused drug kingpin Daniel Kinahan, has bought and sold properties in Dubai as he faces U.S. sanctions, the Dubai Unlocked investigation reveals.
Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033: Sheikh Hamdan announces massive infrastructure upgrade
The strategy includes a host of initiatives designed to enhance wellbeing across various facets of Dubai’s urban environment …