Sharjah real estate developer Alef Group has announced sales of more than AED2.4bn ($653m) last year, The impressive figure represents a 30 per cent year-on-year growth and secured more than 25 per …
Bred Abu Dhabi Festival to Feature The Synaptik and Asayel
The Bred Abu Dhabi festival is returning this April, bringing a dynamic lineup of talent from the Arab world and beyond. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Yas Island, the festival will run from …
GEMS Education announces $1.4m UAE scholarship scheme with fully-funded private school places for 65 students
With two key entry points – Year 9 (Grade 8) and Year 12 (Grade 11) – the programme offers 65 fully funded scholarships across 13 GEMS schools offering different curricula, with a total value of …
Oraseya Capital Tops The List of Most Active UAE-Based Investors in 2024
Oraseya Capital invests in pre-seed stage to Series B investment-ready startups in high-potential sectors such as AI, proptech, fintech, and cleantech.
Libraries will always be anchors of Sharjah’s cultural legacy: Bodour
Under the directive of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and the supervision of …
‘Enjoy the game’: Fakhar Zaman shares Desert Vipers’ mantra after 10-wicket win over Sharjah Warriorz in ILT20
Desert Vipers secured a historic ten-wicket victory over Sharjah Warriorz in ILT20 at Dubai International Stadium. Key performances included Mohammad Amir’s 4-24, Wanindu Hasaranga’s three wickets, …
Sharjah Asset Management showcases premier projects at Acres 2025
The company’s showcase underscores its pivotal role in managing government investments, real estate projects, and asset management strategies. Sharjah Asset Management continues to contribute to the …
Sharjah Literature Festival concludes first chapter of UAE’s literary journey with outstanding achievements
Writers, intellectuals, publishers, and audiences gathered in a shared space to celebrate the richness of Emirati literature …
UAE ‘actively monitoring’ coloured food items after US bans red dye used in candies, cakes
The ban by FDA on the Red No 3 dye in food items comes more than three decades after it was barred in cosmetics …
Open banking fuels GCC fintech boom as UAE, Saudi lead regional growth surge
The open banking payments volume in the GCC is projected to quadruple to over $930 billion by 2028 from $230 billion in 2023 amidst all the member countries running real-time payment programmes …
Deadline demanded in Telegraph sale after Abu Dhabi fund urges cuts
Lisa Nandy, Culture Secretary, must set a deadline for a sale of The Telegraph by an Abu Dhabi fund after it made a “very concerning” call for budget cuts, Sir Ed Davey has demanded.
Abu Dhabi Global Health Week to take place on April 15
Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH, said, “Abu Dhabi Global Health Week demonstrates our commitment to driving impactful change in the global healthcare landscape. Together, we aim to …
Sharjah property market beats 2008 peak with $11bn deals
Real estate deals in Sharjah rose 48 percent year on year to AED40 billion ($10.9 billion) in 2024, breaching the 2008 peak. The robust performance was led by a surge in the number of investors across …
Abu Dhabi healthcare firm M42 restructures operations to accelerate growth
Abu Dhabi’s M42, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered healthcare company backed by sovereign wealth fund Mubadala, announced a new operating structure on Thursday, as it readies for future growth, …
Bred Abu Dhabi festival returns with Palestinian-Jordanian rapper The Synaptik and Saudi artist Asayel
Palestinian-Jordanian rapper The Synaptik, Saudi artist Asayel and Egyptian hip-hop artist Karim Osama are set to perform at the Bred Abu Dhabi festival this April. Returning to the purpose-built …
Abu Dhabi to make mark in esports with NIP Group tie-up
The Saudi government has, in recent years, invested heavily in esports, including forming tournament organizer conglomerate ESL Faceit Group, the Gamers8 esports festival, Chinese tournament operator …
Fintech Paymob Granted Retail Payment Services License by Central Bank of the UAE
Paymob, the financial services enabler in MENA-P, announces it has been granted the Retail Payment Services License by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) after meeting all regulatory conditions and …