Kingfisher Retreat in Kalba named Best Luxury Eco Resort in the Middle East and Best Luxury Sustainable Resort in the Middle East …
UAE app economy shifts to profitability as finance installs surge 700%
The UAE market is transitioning from an era of acquisition-led expansion to one anchored in quality engagement. Finance, shopping, and lifestyle apps have emerged as growth leaders. Finance apps alone …
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supports establishment and expansion of 582 startups in Dubai during first nine months of 2025
47% of the supported companies benefitted from establishment assistance and accelerator and incubator services.
Dubai’s GDP surges 4.7% to reach AED122 billion in Q2 2025
Dubai’s economy continued to maintain its strong upward momentum in the first half of 2025, surpassing projections and consolidating its position as a one of the world’s most vibrant and competitive …
Bodour Al Qasimi chairs 5th Sharjah Book Authority Board meeting
H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), chaired the fifth meeting of the SBA Board of Directors at its headquarters in Sharjah.The meeting, attended …
What happened to Roman and Ana Novak? Russian crypto millionaire, wife found dismembered in Dubai
Roman and Ana Novak were lured to a fake business meeting, kidnapped, and murdered after a ransom plot failed, with several Russian citizens now arrested in connection …
UAE tightens freelance visa procedures, denies suspension rumours
The UAE has tightened auditing and review procedures for its freelance, or “Green Residency,” visas to protect the labour market and prevent misuse, while confirming that issuance continues normally.
Inaugural Sharjah Film Platform Feature Fund announces two winners for prize
Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) recently announced the winners of its inaugural Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) Feature Fund. The Dhs500,000 grant is split …
Peru and UAE to hold first FTA negotiations round in December
” Trade and Tourism Minister Teresa Mera announced that Peru and the United Arab Emirates will hold the first round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries …
Wealthy Chinese sidestep Singapore for Dubai
Private bankers and advisers report rise in interest in the Gulf as Asian city-state tightens scrutiny of applicants …
What makes Dubai property suddenly within reach for India’s middle class?
Discover how Dubai’s real estate market is opening up to India’s middle class, offering attractive returns and residency options. Learn about the changing landscape of property investment and the …
UAE: After hitting a 5-year low, gold jewellery sales pick up as prices ease
World Gold Council data for the third quarter of this year showed that the yellow metal jewellery demand fell to 6.3 tonnes during the third quarter of 2025 …
Sharjah Book Fair’s vintage stall allows visitors to ‘live a thousand years in one lifetime’
The Arab Archive for Heritage Foundation is a sliver of Soor Al-Azbakeya, Cairo’s famous used-books market. It is a trove of history amid the fair’s glossy displays. Its story stretches back 125 years …
‘New discovery’ inside Egypt’s Pyramid of Khufu revealed during Sharjah International Book Fair
Dr. Hawass made the announcement during a talk session at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, where he reflected on his scientific journey — one that began with an ambition to study law before …
Sharjah International Book Fair: World book capitals unite in Sharjah to promote reading
The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) hosted a session titled ‘UNESCO World Book Capital Initiative’, bringing together leading voices from Sharjah and Athens to celebrate literature, …
Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Posted Videos in Dubai Taunting US Authorities Amid Attempted Murder Charges
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been extradited to Miami to face attempted murder charges after posting videos from Dubai that Miami Police interpreted as taunting law enforcement.
Dubai’s Next Move: Opening the Mainland to Free-Zone Firms
How Dubai’s latest reform proves once again that it’s thinking ahead — and setting the stage for the next wave of business growth.