Step Dubai, the MENA region’s leading technology conference, is set to return for its 13th edition on February 19-20, 2025, in strategic partnership with Dubai Internet City, the region’s premier …
FinTech–focused VC Fund Cedar-IBSi Capital Announces Second Investment In WonderLend Hubs
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride …
ILT20 2025: Sharjah Warriorz stun defending champs MI Emirates, to face Desert Vipers in Qualifier 2
Sharjah Warriorz have booked their place in Qualifier 2 of the ILT20 2025 with a stunning win over defending champions MI Emirates in the Eliminator match.
Revealed: ‘Experiential dining’ the new fad among foodies in Dubai as celebrity chefs promote new concepts to chart own paths
Dubai’s food and beverage (f&b) sector is seeing a paradigm shift with the ‘experiential dining’ segment – offering casual dining, exotic venues and chef-led unique concepts – fast gaining traction …
Dubai’s Al Karama will soon become a car-free zone
In addition to Al Karama, the other car-free zones include neighbourhoods like Al Fahidi, Abu Hail, Al Karama and Al Quoz Creative Zone. These areas will shift focus from vehicles to pedestrians and …
Winners revealed: Adnoc picks three contractors for $7.5 billion-plus UAE offshore megaproject
Trio of EPCI deals are part of Adnoc’s P5 programme, which aims to ramp up the company’s oil production capacity to 5 million barrels per day by 2027 …
Tether partners with Reelly to introduce USDT payments in UAE real estate market
Stablecoin issuer Tether has introduced USDT payments for real estate transactions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As part of a recent partnership with UAE-based real estate platform Reelly Tech, …
How will raging trade war impact UAE’s Dh3tr non-oil trade?
The UAE has successfully positioned itself as a global trade hub, with non-oil trade accounting for a substantial portion of its GDP …
Rybakina through in Abu Dhabi but Watson loses in doubles
World number five Elena Rybakina progresses to the semi-finals of the Abu Dhabi Open, but British doubles hopeful Heather Watson goes home.
UAE: Rolling road closures in Abu Dhabi from Friday to Sunday for cycling race
AD Mobility in Abu Dhabi have announced rolling road closures from Friday, February 7 to Sunday, February 9 for the On Friday, Febuary 7, there will be rolling closures in the Madinat Zayed-Al Dhafra …
Elena Rybakina battles past Ons Jabeur, into Abu Dhabi semis
Defending champion Rybakina beat three-time Grand Slam finalist Jabeur 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4). Read more at straitstimes.com.
24th Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabia’s Biodiversity concludes
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah successfully concluded the 24th edition of the Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabia’s Biodiversity (SICFAB), held at …
Russian Tourists Have Flocked to Dubai – Now Moscow Wants UAE Travelers
Dubai became a haven for rich Russian tourists since the onset of war in 2022. Now Moscow wants some of that same business.
Travel brand Mokobara enters Dubai
Bengaluru: Travel and lifestyle brand Mokobara has made its debut in Dubai with its first store at BurJuman Mall, a company official wrote on social media on Wednesday.
UAE’s foreign trade hit all-time-high of $816.8bln by end of 2024: Mohammed bin Rashid
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that the UAE’s foreign trade has reached a historic milestone, touching AED3 trillion for …
Jones & Thomas unveils new programme to support entrepreneurs relocating to Dubai
The firm provides expert guidance on legal structures, regulatory compliance, and the best strategies for long-term growth …
“We Got Funded!”: Dubai-Based Qeen.ai Closes One of the MENA Region’s Largest Seed Rounds
The seed funding will support Qeen.ai’s growth strategy by expanding the reach and capabilities of its agentic AI platform, scaling the team, and attracting a wider customer base.