US President Donald Trump has revealed plans to visit Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar as early as next month. The proposed May trip would represent Donald Trump’s first foreign visit during his second …
PayPal Partners With DIFC’s Ignyte to Support UAE Startups
Global payment gateway PayPal has partnered with Ignyte, a digital platform powered by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), to support startups and small businesses in the UAE, thereby …
DEWA saw 4.5% surge in electricity connection requests for Dubai commercial projects in 2024
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) registered a 4.51 per cent annual increase in electrical connection requests for commercial projects through its Al Namoos service in 2024.
Weex crypto exchange sets up headquarters in UAE
WEEX crypto exchange, which has over 6 million customers, has set up its headquarters in the UAE. The Dubai headquarters currently houses over 600 employees with plans to hire 50 more over the next …
‘Ramadan Nights’ exhibition ends on a high note in Sharjah
The “Ramadan Nights” exhibition successfully concluded its 42nd edition on Sunday, the first day of Eid Al Fitr, following 25 days of compelling …
Abu Dhabi-based IHC to acquire stake in $10bn Indian snack food major Haldiram
With the backing of Abu Dhabi’s IHC and Alpha Wave Global, Haldirams is said to be set for international expansion …
Rise of super apps: Can the UAE build its own WeChat for finance?
Explore the rise of super apps in the UAE’s fintech landscape with Careem Pay and Noon Pay leading the charge. Will the UAE develop its own WeChat-style financial ecosystem? Find out more.
I regret leaving the UK for Dubai – I came back as soon as I had £50k saved
It dazzled at first – the skyscrapers, the brunches. But the reality was far from the glossy expat lifestyle advertised: the draining heat, lack of nature, and strict laws …
Dubai property market sees February sales hit US $13.9bln
Data from DXBinteract shows that villa sales totalling $5.1bn climbed by 99.7% to 3,679 compared with February last year, while plot sales worth $2.6bn also soared in volume by 74.7% to 608 …
The best things to do in April in Abu Dhabi
April in the capital will be mega for music lovers. There will be loads of concerts in Abu Dhabi throughout the month, plus International Jazz Da y to end in style. But if comedy is more your thing, …
UAE reaffirms commitment to global energy transition at BRICS meeting
Participants highlighted the UAE’s pioneering role in ensuring global energy supply security and its leading position in energy transition, hydrogen, and its derivatives …
Trump says he will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE as early as May
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he plans to visit Saudi Arabia as early as May to sign an investment agreement in what will be the first foreign trip of his second term, with stops also …
Swish New Arrivals Stores Await Passengers At Dubai Airport
Dubai Duty Free has revamped about 60% of its arrivals shopping with some serious upgrades which it hopes will turn around a sales decline seen last year.
I was miserable working 50-hours a week at my NHS job but I traded it in for glam new life in Dubai, anyone can do it
A WOMAN who was working 50 hours a week at her NHS job traded it all in for a glamorous new life in Dubai. Dominika Blonska, 27, studied to become a nurse, gaining a master’s degree in Nurse …
Dubai’s Jafza expands logistics park
D P World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is investing AED 90 million (US$24.5 million) in the second phase of its logistics park. The expansion will add 360,000 square feet (33,4 …
WEEX Drives Global Strategy with Dubai Office and TOKEN2049 Spotlight
The WEEX Dubai international office now houses over 600 employees, making it one of the largest crypto exchange operations in the region. Andrew Weiner, Vice President of WEEX, said: “With WEEX’s …
UAE to be launch pad for global initiative to tackle massive crypto theft
Serenity looks to tap into $40bn market with biometric access card for digital currency storage and transactions …