The withdrawal comes two weeks into the tenure of CEO Richard Teng, who previously led the regulator at Abu Dhabi’s financial free zone.
Binance Withdraws Bid for Abu Dhabi License: Reuters
Binance determined the application was not necessary “when assessing [its] global needs.” The move is unrelated to the exchange’s legal settlement in the U.S.
Dubai Fitness Challenge breaks world record
Fitness enthusiasts in Dubai came together to break the world record for the most nationalities in a HIIT workout. The feat was part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, promoting a healthier lifestyle.
Dubai can aim for another year of strong growth in company formations
More than 30,000 companies launched in first six months of 2023 Dubai: New business activity and launches is heading into another strong growth year, according to Extent AE, the corporate services …
Enoc opens first green hydrogen fuel station in Dubai
Emirates National Oil Company has opened its first green hydrogen fuel station at Expo City Dubai, where the Cop28 climate conference is taking place. The project, which was developed with the Dubai …
Catch two fireworks displays at Dubai Parks and Resorts this NYE
Fireworks displays will illuminate the sky as the city marks the end of 2023, and if you visit Dubai Parks and Resorts on Sunday December 31 you will be able to see two fireworks displays. The …
Sharjah Art Foundation’s film festival is every cinema lover’s haven
Sponsored: Gear up for the sixth edition of the Sharjah Film Platform… Sharjah Art Foundation has been, since its inception, highlighting the very best of art, film and culture in the cultural hub of …
Abu Dhabi Draws A Line In The Sand As The Capital Of Capital: MENAs Investment Management And Fintech Oasis
ADFW 23 demonstrated to the world why Abu Dhabi is the capital markets hub of MENA as investment management and fintech firms and talent flocks to the region.
Dubai real estate red flags; Long Kuwait weekend; New UAE e-commerce laws – 5 trending stories to read today
On Thursday, Arabian Business covered some of the most happening stories in the region, which included luxurious Dubai penthouse sells for record-breaking $136.2mn; Kuwait announces 2 long weekend …
Dubai: How a local brand is bringing people together to show support for Palestine
James Hamilton and Jeetu Balani on how their unique charity-driven initiative of Keffiyeh shirts with watermelon motifs is bringing people together to show solidarity for Palestinian people …
Saudi Arabia turns to British expertise as it seeks to turn oil rich Kingdom into the next Dubai
Other British brands that have already gone to Saudi Arabia include InterContinental Hotels subsidiary Holiday Inn, which has two franchise hotels in Jeddah, and Mayfair seafood restaurant Scott’s, …
Abu Dhabi: Here are the UAE capital’s latest Michelin starred restaurants
The Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi 2024 presented its top ‘recommended’ restaurants in the UAE’s capital at a ceremony held on December 7. Erth, an Emirati restaurant is the latest entrant to the ‘star’ …
25 fabulous places to enjoy Christmas Day 2023 in Abu Dhabi
Ho ho ho! December is finally here, and we bring you the best of Christmas Day fun in the capital… Abu Dhabi, we know you’re excited, and so are we. In the blink of an eye, we’re in the last month of …
UAE asks UN Security Council to vote Friday on demand for Gaza ceasefire
The United Arab Emirates has asked for the U.N. Security Council to vote Friday morning on a draft resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian …
A Danish court orders a British financier to remain in pre-trial custody on tax fraud
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A British hedge fund trader extradited from the United Arab Emirates to Denmark where he was wanted for allegedly orchestrating a more than 9 billion kroner ($1.3 billion) …
Fazza leads opening round of UAE Class-3 Offshore Powerboat Championship
Team Abu Dhabi were denied pole position today for the opening round of the new UAE Class-3 Offshore Powerboat Championship as Arif Al Zaffain and Nadir Bin Hendi in Fazza produced a late show in Khor …
Team Abu Dhabi primed for double Challange
Team Abu Dhabi’s veteran Emirati driver Thani Al Qemzi, who finished third in the championship last season for the sixth time in his distinguished career, would like nothing better than a first …