The tariff regime, described by Trump as a “universal baseline tariff”, aims to set a flat 10 per cent import tax on all goods entering the US …
Sharjah Maritime Academy introduces micro-credentials through Educhain’s blockchain platform
This initiative allows students to earn verifiable digital certifications for specialized skills and achievements, enhancing their employability and academic records …
27-yr-old man nabbed from Abu Dhabi in Pocso case
KOCHI: A 27-year-old man who had fled abroad after sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2022 at Muvattupuzha was arrested with the assistance of the Interpol on Wednesday. The arrested is Suhail, a …
Ex-cop allegedly kidnaps UAE-based businessman
A former police sub-inspector has been accused of kidnapping, illegal confinement, torture and extorting money from a UAE-based Pakistani businessman. According to a spokesperson, Rehan was dismissed …
Indian rupee drops against UAE dirham amid Trump’s new tariff announcement
The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on all countries. The rupee opened at 85.75 (Dh23.36) against the US dollar.
Major contractors in battle for strategic project in top class Middle East gas reserve
Gas-based projects worth upwards of $25 billion are currently in the execution phase in Abu Dhabi, with several other key gas developments set to gain momentum …
Trump says he will impose 10% tariff on UAE imports, with higher rates for some countries
The sweeping duties would erect new barriers around the world’s largest consumer economy, reversing decades of trade liberalization that have shaped the global order.
Higher costs, competitive exports: UAE, GCC markets to be relatively ‘unscathed’ by Trump’s tariffs
The UAE and GCC countries will face some indirect impact in select industries due to the new tariffs that US President Donald Trump rolled out on Wednesday, April 2, but the region will largely remain …
Abu Dhabi allocates $3.3 billion to become world’s first fully AI-native city by 2027 (WATCH)
Abu Dhabi is investing $3.3 billion to become the world’s first fully AI-native city by 2027. The government’s Digital Strategy 2025-2027 allocates AED 13 billion to drive this mission forward, aiming …
UAE: Now, higher education institutions can get licenced, accredited in 1 week
In keeping with the UAE’s Zero Government Bureaucracy programme, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has streamlined the licencing of higher education institutions and …
Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2025 ends with $136m in sales
The Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2025 ended with around half a billion dirhams ($136m) in sales and made a significant boost to the emirate’s retail sector and commercial activity.
Dubai real estate developer and crypto firm team up for blockchain investment portal
A Dubai real estate developer and crypto specialist firm have teamed up to create a blockchain-powered property portal for investors to buy tokenised assets in the emirate. Serenity has signed a …
Abu Dhabi closed 7 restaurants and food facilities in 2025 so far for violating food safety laws
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) shut down seven restaurants and food facilities in Abu Dhabi during the first quarter of this year …
UAE ranks first globally in Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report
The UAE has ranked first globally for the fourth consecutive year in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report 2024/2025. The report also ranked …
RTA transported 6.4m Dubai passengers over Eid Al Fitr
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the total number of passengers using public transport, taxis, and shared mobility services during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday (from March 30 to …
Uber Teams Up With WeRide To Bring Self-Driving Cars To Dubai
Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE:UBER) and WeRide, Inc (NASDAQ:WRD) announced a partnership with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA). The partnership aims to help Uber make autonomous vehicles an …
Dubai: 6.39 million riders used RTA transport during Eid Al Fitr holidays
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Wednesday said that its public transport means, taxis and shared mobility vehicles transported 6.39 million passengers during the Eid Al Fitr break.