The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC), today announced the successful implementation of the One Freezone Passport, a ground-breaking initiative aimed at …
Saudi imports from UAE drop 33% in July after new trade rules
Imports from neighbouring UAE fell to 3.1 billion riyals ($827 million) in July from 4.6 billion riyals in June, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics.
Tech company makes incredible breakthrough to grow food in middle of Dubai desert: ‘I was fearful I would never get off the ground’
Agriculture tech firm Pure Harvest Smart Farms is growing food in the Dubai desert with indoor farming, which will provide communities with sustainable, year-round fruits and vegetables. Fast Company …
Dubai’s Deira City Centre Announces Dhs22m Redevelopment – Gulf Business
Dubai-based Deira City Centre (DCC), one of the oldest malls in the emirate, announced that it is investing Dhs22 million to redevelop its facilities.
Nakheel mall launches its new outdoor space and unveils Dubai’s … – ZAWYA
Dubai, UAE: – Festivities have a new meaning with Nakheel Mall, Palm Jumeirah’s newest retail destination, in time for the first-time launch of its new rooftop dining and entertainment destination.
Global FinTech funding hits $24b in H1 2025
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 …
New UAE bankruptcy court a ‘vital economic tool’
The UAE is setting up a dedicated bankruptcy court as it looks to strengthen its financial system and reassure global investors during rising corporate complexity. Based at the Abu Dhabi Federal Court …
Dubai’s Emirates NBD shares fall as tax, lower recoveries hit half-year profit
Emirates NBD’s (ENBD.DU), opens new tab shares slipped on Thursday after Dubai’s biggest bank by assets reported a 9% fall in first-half net profit, as lower recoveries and a higher tax rate impacted …
UFC Abu Dhabi Best Betting Props, Parlays & Picks
UFC Abu Dhabi is live this weekend (Sat., July 26, 2025), featuring Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder in the main event. Checkout the odds for that top Middleweight clash (and much more) right …
Sharjah real estate transactions surge 48.1% to AED27 billion in H1 2025
Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded AED27 billion in transactions during the first half of 2025, a 48.1 percent increase from AED18.2 billion in the same period last year.Additionally, the number of …
Breaking down the new UAE corporate tax ruling on property
Two years into the UAE corporate tax universe, we continue to have changes to the law, so it is essential to keep up. Crammed within five short pages of the Ministerial Decision No. 173 of 2025 are a …
Businesses Can Now Access All Dubai Free Zones With One Passport
A massive new driving centre is coming to Dubai with simulators, e-learning platforms, and smart testing yards, giving 500 trainees a day a faster, tech-forward path to their license.
‘Two seconds’….UFC Abu Dhabi star makes cold prediction for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev title fight
UFC middleweight star Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov will return to the Octagon this weekend at UFC Abu Dhabi as he looks to bounce back from his first professional loss. Magomedov will face knockout artist …
Most Gulf stocks rebound on earnings, US-Japan trade deal
Most Gulf stocks rebounded on Wednesday, buoyed by corporate earnings announcements and optimism following U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade deal with Japan, which raised hopes for additional …
Will Reliance shun Russian oil amid EU sanctions? Mukesh Ambani may turn to UAE
Indian oil imports from Russia rose marginally during the first half of 2025 — with nearly 35% of overall supplies coming from the country. Private refiners such as Reliance Industries Ltd and …
Dubai Business Events drives continued growth in H1 2025
Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has continued to accelerate the growth of Dubai’s business events ecosystem and support the city’s tourism growth in line with the …
The Central Bank of the UAE and Presight Launch AI Finance Venture to Power UAE’s Digital Payments
CBUAE teams up with Presight to build AI-driven finance infrastructure, supporting the UAE’s FIT programme with systems like CBDC, instant payments, and open banking.