New strategic partnership to foster growth in the gaming ecosystem and create local opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region …
UAE Binges on Dollar Debt With $19 Billion Maturity Wall Looming
The United Arab Emirates is on a borrowing binge — and looks set to extend its debt-issuance spree well into the new year.
Dubai: Passenger smuggling 4kg cocaine for $500 reward sentenced to life
The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced a transit passenger to life in prison, followed by deportation, for attempting to smuggle more than 4kg of cocaine conce..
33 trips to Dubai in 2 years land Indian school principal in trouble; state govt begins probe
An Indian school principal who travelled 33 times to Dubai in just two years has landed in trouble, leading to his suspension last month from a school mean..
EXCLUSIVE: Elon Musk planning to launch $1bn institute in Dubai
Plans for a science based college were shared with Arabian Business by his father whilst on a visit to the UAE …
‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ trend shifts Dubai rental market, changing tenant-landlord relations
Pay Later’ (RNPL) has enhanced market transparency and fairness, while aligning Dubai’s rental practices with international standards.
Bus overturns in Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan area
A police investigation is under way after a bus transporting construction workers overturned in the Khor Fakkan area of Sharjah. Initial reports indicate that the crash took place near a tunnel in the …
UAE: Astra Tech’s Quantix secures $500mln financing to enhance operations across region
Tariq bin Hendi, Managing Director of Astra Tech, stated: “The GCC, and particularly the UAE, continues to exhibit strong growth despite global macroeconomic challenges. This financing from Citi …
Sharjah’s ‘tailoring street’ houses businesses that have been operating for over 45 years
Some customers fly in from around the Gulf region, like Saudi Arabia and Oman, just to get their hands on the handiwork and semi-affordable prices …
End of the Dubai dream for Europe’s drug lords?
Drug lords like Sean McGovern, a top lieutenant of the Kinahan cartel, and Faissal Taghi — son of the infamous head of the Dutch-Moroccan Mocro Maffia — used to hang out and party in Dubai’s glitzy …
Griffin & Crosby Colapinto Unleash Mayem(s) at Abu Dhabi Wavepool
Ethan Ewing,Jack Robinson, Italo Ferreira, and now Griffin Colapinto. That’s four out of the top five from the 2024 Championship Tour who have dropped hammers wallets at Abu Dhabi’s newest water park.
Celtics visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
Take a look at the Celtics’ tour through the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during their visit to Abu Dhabi during the preseason. If you’re looking for culture during your visit to Abu Dhabi, the Grand …
‘Some mothers walked out crying’: This UAE room simulates sensory overload faced by people with autism
In the coming months, a mobile version of the room will be available to reach a wider audience across the UAE. Described as the first such immersive room in the UAE and the Middle East, and the second …
What UAE employees really want
Employees in the UAE are increasingly prioritising financial rewards, professional development, health and wellness programmes, and hybrid work models, according to the latest report by Parisima …
Celebrate New Year 2025 in Abu Dhabi: Fireworks, Events, and Luxury Experiences
Abu Dhabi is the ultimate destination to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style. With world-class fireworks, luxury dining, family-friendly events, and unparalleled entertainment, the capital of the UAE …
Abu Dhabi fund invests $6.3bn in Bahrain
To date, ADFD has financed 33 development projects in the country, totalling AED23bn ($6.3bn). These initiatives span critical sectors such as housing, energy, transport and health, helping to meet …
DIEZ’s Tradeling signs deal to buy Axiom’s distribution business
Tradeling, headquartered in Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), operates the Mena region’s largest B2B e-commerce platform. Serving over 50,000 customers, it has successfully grown its order volumes …