The UAE’s food and beverage (F&B) sector is at the cusp of a transformation, driven by the power of loyalty programmes and advanced technology. With rising..
UAE celebrates Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year celebrations across the United Arab Emirates highlighted the deep-rooted historical and strategic ties between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China. In Abu Dhabi, grand …
UAE likely to hike fuel costs amid global oil uncertainty: Will petrol prices in India rise?
Since the deregulation of petrol prices in 2015, the UAE has aligned its fuel prices with global oil price shifts. January 2025 saw the lowest petrol prices in the past year, but the rising global oil …
UAE receives first batch of French Rafale fighter jets in ‘historic deal’ worth Dh63.5 billion
These aircraft are characterised by technologies that allow forces to conduct multiple missions, such as reconnaissance and attacking land and sea targets with high accuracy …
UAE’s crypto regulation offers model for others as new report reveals rising extremist funding in Europe: Experts
While North America still leads in absolute terms with over $20 million in total contributions, the sophistication of European fundraising campaigns has reached new levels. White nationalist and …
‘Dubai 1’: Most Valuable License Plate in the World Added to Ruler’s New Defender Octa
Emirati politician, royal, ruler of Dubai, vice president and prime minister of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has added what is widely regarded as the world’s most …
Will 2025 be the ‘year of delivery’ in Dubai realty?
For Dubai’s real estate market, 2025 could well be marked as the ‘Year of Delivery’, as close to 42,000 units are slated to be delivered this year, accordi..
Dubai: Gold prices inch higher in early trade on Thursday
Gold prices inched higher at the opening of the markets in Dubai on Thursday. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K opening at Dh334.25 per gram on Thursday morning, up by Dh0.25 per gram. While …
Dubai Announces New Toolkit to Resolve Family Business Disputes
Dubai Chambers’ Dubai Centre for Family Businesses has issued two toolkits to equip family businesses with practical resources to navigate the complex relationships that impact family business …
Dubai vs India: Real estate investment returns, rental appeal and tax benefits explained
How attractive are rentals on residential and commercial properties? Rental yields in Dubai are exceptional, especially in high-demand areas like Downtown, Business Bay, or Marina, ranging from 8% to …
Abu Dhabi fund ‘must be forced to sell The Telegraph by Easter’
The architect of a ban on newspaper takeovers by foreign states has demanded that an Abu Dhabi fund be forced to sell The Telegraph by Easter …
UAE Pavilion to address food security through architecture at Venice Biennale 2025
Emirati architect Azza Aboualam will lead the UAE Pavilion exhibition at this year’s Venice Architectural Biennale. Called Pressure Cooker, the exhibition will be inspired by the country’s approach to …
Welsh company Finalrentals and UAE’s Autorent join forces to transform car rentals experience for millions in the region
Expanding into the UAE ‘pivotal moment’ that not only strengthens our global footprint but also allows us to bring seamless, tech-driven car rental experiences to a key international hub,” says Ammar …
UAE: DFM, ADX close higher on Wednesday
Meanwhile, the FTSE ADX General Index (FADGI) of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) edged up 0.197% to end at 9,568.53 points …
UAE weather forecast: 4 days of rain expected
UAE weather forecasters are expecting probable rainfall in parts of the country this week and over the weekend. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a weather forecast for the UAE up to …
UAE corporate tax: Why businesses should beware the Ides of March
I have discussed company secretarial duties in previous articles. Think of it as an individual who acts for a company in the same way a personal or executive assistant does for a ranking corporate …
Alpha Dhabi takes majority stake in ADX-listed hotel operator
The stake was acquired after selling assets from Alpha Dhabi Hospitality Holding and Murban Energy to Abu Dhabi-listed NCTH in exchange for shares. The transaction involves the tr …