Leading international hotel owner and operator Minor Hotels is expanding its portfolio in the United Emirates (UAE) with the development of a new resort and residences in Sharjah under its Anantara …
QCP Receives In-Principal Approval From Abu Dhabi Regulator
QCP, a digital assets trading firm based in Singapore, has received in-principal approval from Abu Dhabi’s financial regulator. QCP said in April it was expanding to the Middle East.
Chinese air taxi maker EHang completes maiden flight in Abu Dhabi as it eyes expansion in the Middle East
The company’s flagship EH216-S autonomous flying vehicle took off in Abu Dhabi, as part of a plan to launch commercial flights in the UAE.
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix generates AED1.16bln+ for emirate’s economy in 2023 via attendee spend
Ethara is gearing up to deliver the 24th and final race of the longest season in Formula 1 history as part of the 16th edition of the Abu Dhabi GP weekend, set to take place from 5-8 December 2024 at …
UAE to hit $30 billion in FDI inflows this year
Despite geopolitical tensions, the Emirates will continue to attract foreign investment by offering a stable economy and investor-friendly rules …
Majlis In The UAE: Peace, Tolerance, Diversity, Inclusion, And AI
A part of his role is to ensure the peaceful coexistence of very diverse and very different nations and cultures in the UAE. For example, one of the highlights of Abu Dhabi, not far from his palace, …
UAE: Wild cat on the loose in Fujairah captured
Authorities in Fujairah have captured a wild cat , after videos went viral on Monday. The wild cat belonged to a person. Earlier, the Fujairah Environment Agency authority said it was investigating …
Consumer spending surge to drive UAE card payments market to Dh764b by 2028
The UAE card payments market is forecast to hit Dh764.1 billion in four years on the back of an increasing shift towards electronic payments and a rise in consumer spending. GlobalData, a data and …
Dubai aims to fly high with plans for world’s biggest airport
Dubai’s airport is already one of the world’s busiest, but the oil-rich emirate nonetheless wants to replace what’s there with a hub five times larger and catering to around three times as many travellers. “Al Maktoum International Airport will enjoy the …
Armenia seeks key partnerships at ATM Dubai
The Tourism Committee of Armenia is taking part in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 6-9, with the aim of forging strong partnerships and showcasing the country’s diverse offerings.
Fitch Ratings affirms Bank of Sharjah’s IDR at ‘BBB+’; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bank of Sharjah’s long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at ‘BBB+’ with a stable outlook. The rating agency upgraded the bank’s viability rating (VR) to ‘b-‘ from ‘ccc+’, …
Sharjah: SCA launches new service to help shareholders inquire about unclaimed dividends
As part of its efforts to ensure that shareholders of locally listed public joint stock companies claim their dividends dating back to before March 2015, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) …
Abu Dhabi has been named one of the best global cities to work in – beating New York and Singapore
Abu Dhabi secured the fourth spot on the list of the most popular cities professionals around the world want to move to – beating the likes of New York and Singapore.
Coldplay is coming to Abu Dhabi this weekend (kind of)
Candlelight Premium – A Tribute to Coldplay, comes to Abu Dhabi this weekend, on May 11. What is it you ask? A magical concert featuring all the can’t-help-but-sing-a-long hits amongst the warmth and …
Abu Dhabi: ‘Hope Gaza war ends soon’; stability key to investments, says Arab League Secretary-General
Stability is important to draw investments into a country, and any war has an impact on neighbours and the region, said Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, while calling …
Top Crypto Options Desk QCP Gets Abu Dhabi Regulatory Nod
QCP Capital, one of the largest options trading desks for digital assets, won initial approval to operate in Abu Dhabi, becoming the latest crypto firm to expand in the Middle East.
Austrian Firm Bitpanda Expands to UAE Hiring Former 1inch Exec to Lead Ops
Crypto exchange Bitpanda is expanding its operations to the Middle East and opening a regional office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).