Headline inflation measure would be far lower were it not for an ongoing sharp rise in housing and utilities prices, which account for around 40 per cent of the total CPI basket.
Bitcoin.com opens Dubai base at DMCC
Dubai freezone DMCC has announced that Bitcoin.com has joined the DMCC Crypto Centre. By establishing its first office in the MENA region in Dubai, this move reinforces DMCC’s leading position as a …
GACHAGA: Why UAE Is the ultimate investment playground
I’ve seen the investor protection framework evolve. I’ve seen investors win, and I’ve seen investors lose often not because the product was bad, but because they didn’t read the label. This article, …
UAE’s non-oil exports surge 41% in first quarter
The UAE posted a massive jump in non-oil exports in the first quarter of 2025, driven by economic stability and diversification efforts. Non-oil exports rose 41 percent annually to AED177.3 billion …
TiE Dubai unveils new Board for 2025–2026 term to propel entrepreneurial growth across the MENA region
The newly elected board comprises visionary business leaders and seasoned professionals committed to fostering entrepreneurship …
Festival City Mall’s $400m expansion to be completed by June 2016
Dubai Festival City Mall’s $400 million expansion is expected to be completed by June next year, according to a senior mall official. Brad Merchant, general manager of the mall, said the expansion …
Wondering where to party indoors this summer? Gatsby Dubai has you covered
You’re in for lively nights inspired by the spirit of the roaring twenties. Wondering where to party indoors this summer? Gatsby Dubai has you covered. Partner Content. Things To Do.
A major car park at Dubai Mall has officially closed — here’s what to know
Dubai Mall, one of the world’s biggest malls, has announced the closure of three important access routes ahead of the New Grand Drive opening …
AI in fintech: Bridging the financial divide, not widening it
As AI transforms fintech, the focus must shift from speed and scale to inclusion and impact. The need is for a human-centred, AI-driven approach that empowers underserved communities and bridges the g …
Abu Dhabi state oil firm makes USD 18.7 billion bid for Australia’s Santos
SYDNEY: Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company is leading an USD 18.7 billion takeover bid for Australian energy group Santos as it seeks to build a global natural gas giant, the two firms said Monday.
UAE gold prices trade high on Monday, likely to impact jewellery demand
Gold prices in UAE dipped slightly as markets opened on Monday morning, but trading close to a two-month high due to the Israel-Iran war. Spot gold trading at $3,418.76 per ounce down 0.43 per cent …
UAE’s Binghatti Launches Asset Management Unit With $1 Billion Target
UAE-based Binghatti has launched an asset management unit targeting $1 billion in Shariah-compliant real estate and private credit strategies. Binghatti Capital aims to attract institutional investors …
Dubai’s AI Operating System: A strategic blueprint for governments and future of African economies
Dubai has fundamentally redefined governance by declaring artificial intelligence as its “operating system” – a transformative approach that weaves AI into the very fabric of public services, decision …
UAE real estate giant Binghatti Holding launches $1bn asset management arm in Dubai
UAE real estate developer Binghatti Holding Ltd has launched Binghatti Capital Limited, an asset management firm based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) that plans to manage …
Dubai real estate: Metro Blue Line to turn infrastructure into wealth generator, says fäm Properties CEO
Construction began last week with the laying of the foundation stone for the first station at Dubai Creek Harbour …
UAE to achieve $1.1trnl trade target early as non-oil sector booms: Sheikh Mohammed
UAE’s non-oil foreign trade saw growth of 18.6% year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, reaching AED 835 billion …
Flexible summer work hours: Dubai government launches new initiative
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced the rollout of the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative across all Dubai Government entities, following a successful pilot phase in …