Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty has brokered the sale of a residential plot on Palm Jumeirah for Dhs365m ($100m), setting a new record for the island’s most expensive land transaction in 2025.
Sharjah Ruler appoints Secretary-General of SCHESR
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree regarding the transfer, promotion, and appointment of a Secretary-General for …
Schonfeld Backs Abu Dhabi Hedge Fund Startup With $500 Million
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is backing a new hedge fund in Abu Dhabi, allocating about $500 million to Omar Newera, a former Waha Capital portfolio manager, according to people familiar with the …
UAE SaturnX stablecoin infrastructure provider raises $3 million
SaturnX, the infrastructure provider for stablecoin-based cross-border payments with headquarters in Dubai, UAE, has closed a $3 million seed round.
Community living in Sharjah: Inside Alef’s next-gen developments
Sharjah’s real estate appeal stems from its strategic location, offering proximity to Dubai while maintaining a unique cultural identity …
Sharjah school staff convicted in Indian boy’s death
Court has convicted two school staff members of negligence in the death of eight-year-old Indian student Rashid Habib, more than a year after he died following a fall at his school in Muwaileh …
Energy security is driving Abu Dhabi’s tilt at overlooked Santos
The pull of LNG is proving strong in the Middle East, driving the surprise takeover bid for an Australian producer that others have looked at and left.
UAE coast guard evacuates 24 people from oil tanker crash east of the critical Strait of Hormuz
The Emirati national guard says it has evacuated 24 people from an oil tanker after a collision between two ships just east of the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE: Showroom ordered to pay Dh83,000 after selling customer’s car without paying
A car showroom has been ordered to return Dh68,000 to a customer, along with an additional Dh15,000 in compensation. A ruling from the Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Claims …
UAE Coast Guard Rescues 24 Crew Members After Tanker Collision In Gulf Of Oman
UAE coast guard has rescued 24 crew members after oil tanker collision near Strait of Hormuz amid regional maritime tensions.
DEWA’s Green Charger Initiative powers EVs in Dubai with more than 39,159 MWh of electricity in decade
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA’s Green Charger initiative has witnessed a 23.6% increase in electric vehicle (EV) charging use …
Vietnam’s blockchain firms look abroad as legal framework lags behind
If Vietnam’s legal framework aligns with global standards, it will encourage blockchain companies to register and establish headquarters in Vietnam, rather than abroad as is often the case now.
UAE evacuates 24 people from oil tanker after collision near Hormuz Strait
The United Arab Emirates coast guard said on Tuesday it had evacuated 24 people from oil tanker ADALYNN following a collision between two ships in the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz. British …
Air India Crash: UAE-Based Philanthropist Malayali Doc Pledges Rs 1 Cr Each To Kin Of Medical Students Killed In Hostel
Indian-origin malayali entrepreneur and philanthropist Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath has announced Rs 1 crore to each of the kin of deceased medical students who lost their lives when Air India flight …
Iran-Israel conflict: UAE residents cancel travel plans to Georgia, Armenia
Travel agents in the UAE said people are not taking non-essential and leisure travel to these destinations fearing they may be stranded if the Iran-Israel conflict expands into a war …
Planning a getaway? Here are all the UAE long weekends in 2025
UAE public holidays for 2025 will equate to at least 12 days in total, and if you combine these days with weekends, you could be looking at some serious time off work this year. As of January 1 this …
Alef launches Hamsa 3 final residential phase of Al Mamsha Raseel in Sharjah
Hamsa 3 is part of the Al Mamsha Raseel master plan, spanning over 48,000 sqm, with more than 65% dedicated to green open spaces …