Ever curious about where the world’s wealthiest individuals settle down? According to the 2024 World’s Wealthiest Cities report by Henley & Partners, Singapore has emerged on the fourth position of …
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian billionaire businessman jailed in Dubai
A Dubai court has sentenced the owner of Rahmaniya Group and Ultimate Oil & Gas, Abdulrahman Bashar to one year in prison for a financial crime involving his dealings with CI Energy Company, an oil …
WTA roundup: New mom Belinda Bencic wins Abu Dhabi title
Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic won her first WTA title since returning from maternity leave, defeating American Ashlyn Krueger 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. In her …
Brilliant Bencic claims second Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open title to cap fairytale comeback
ABU DHABI, UAE – Belinda Bencic became Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open champion for the second time after coming from behind to defeat Ashlyn Krueger in today’s final, capping a remarkable comeback story, …
The Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 opens with the Arab world premiere of New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Under the honorary founding patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha …
Why are UAE entrepreneurs among the most optimistic on the planet?
Ultimately, our country’s startup community has every reason to be optimistic. For more than half a century, Emirati leaders and policymakers have demonstrated a keen understanding that entrepreneurs …
Gold worth Rs 2.65cr smuggled in body cavities
Customs and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) jointly seized gold worth more than Rs 2.65 crore from three passengers arriving from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah in early hours of Friday and …
Dubai to host first edition of Young Arab Leaders Forum ahead of WGS 2025
Staff Reporter Dubai will host the first edition of the Young Arab Leaders Forum on Monday (Feb.10) as part of the pre-event activities …
Bencic stuns Rybakina to reach Abu Dhabi final
Belinda Bencic advanced to her first tour-level final since returning from maternity leave with an impressive come-from-behind victory over world No. 5 Elena Rybakina at the Abu Dhabi Open on Friday.
Dubai BRICS Forum Will Help Develop Small and Medium Businesses
In this insightful conversation, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Dubai BRICS Investment Forum, academician Konstantin Klimenko-Bogdanov, …
2025 SWAAC ELSO ECMO Conference concludes in Abu Dhabi
The 2025 SWAAC ELSO ECMO Conference, the 11th annual conference of South West Africa Asia Chapter of ELSO (Extracorporeal Life Support Organisation) concluded today in Abu Dhabi with tremendous …
UAE’s banking and commerce trends to watch out for
The UAE is poised for remarkable growth in business, banking, and commerce, driven by a strategic shift towards non-oil sectors …
DP World ILT20 2025, Match 32 Review: Desert Vipers cruise past Sharjah Warriorz to set up finale date with Dubai Capitals
The Desert Vipers didn’t put a foot wrong in their DP World Qualifier 2 clash against the Sharjah Warriorz as they bowled exceptionally well and followed it up with a scintillating batting display to …
UAE civil aviation sector transported 147.8m passengers in 2024; country now has over 9,600 pilots and 36,000 cabin crew
In 2024, the country welcomed 41.6m inbound passengers, while 41.7m departed, and 64.4m transited through its airports. The aviation sector also witnessed a notable increase in workforce numbers, with …
Stripe Competitor Rapyd Weighs Valuation Cut in $300 Million Funding Deal
Rapyd Financial Network is in talks to raise $300 million from investors at a $3.5 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the matter, a dramatic decline from its value of around $9 …
Department of Government Enablement showcases Abu Dhabi’s AI leadership at Microsoft AI tour
The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) showcased Abu Dhabi’s leadership in artificial intelligence at the prestigious Microsoft AI Tour held in Dubai on 6th February 2025, highlighting its transformative TAMM platform.
Sotheby’s CEO: First Saudi auction and Abu Dhabi investment spur Gulf’s rise on global arts scene
After years of rising, the Gulf’s art and cultural scene has reached a new level of maturity, increasingly becoming a global focal point for the world’s most respected institutions. That has been especially clear over the past several months,