India’s largest crypto exchange, CoinDCX, has acquired BitOasis, a cryptocurrency trading company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in its first expansion into the Middle East and North Africa …
RAKBANK introduces dirham-based crypto trading via app, joins UAE’s fintech push
RAKBANK becomes the first UAE bank to enable crypto trading in dirhams via mobile app, in partnership with Bitpanda.
Sharjah developer Arada tightens price on $450mln sukuk offering
Arada Developments, rated B1 by Moody’s and B+ by Fitch, has launched its $450 million sukuk with a coupon of 7.150%, tightening from the initial price guidance of 7.625%-7.750% for a spread of 317.3 …
Sharjah: A global standard for inclusion and a model of social integration and sustainable development
Through this World Congress, Sharjah is calling out to the global community that building communities cannot be complete without everyone’s contribution. Inclusion is not only a humanitarian principle …
RAKBANK becomes the first UAE bank to offer crypto trading for retail
RAKBANK launches crypto trading for retail customers via its mobile app, partnering with Bitpanda to offer direct dirham-based access to digital assets.
UAE to increase card fees for foreign transactions: Here’s how expats can avoid extra charges
Starting September 22, UAE banks will increase fees on foreign transactions to 3.14%. Discover strategies for expats to minimize these costs amid the hike.
UAE: Body of second Indian woman who died by suicide to be repatriated tonight
The mortal remains of Athulya Shekar, a 30-year-old Indian woman who was found dead in her Sharjah apartment on July 19, will be repatriated to her country tonight. The body will be flown to Kerala on …
UAE RAKBANK now offers direct crypto trading to its clients
UAE-based RAKBANK launched its crypto brokerage service via its mobile app for retail customers, thus enabling crypto trading for its customers.
30,000 visit Sharjah date fest as it concludes on a high note
The 9th edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival concluded on Sunday at Expo Al Dhaid with exceptional success, drawing thousands of visitors throughout …
Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah attracts over two million visitors in the first half of 2025
Sharjah: Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah welcomed over two million visitors during the first half of 2025, reflecting its growing status as a premier destination for shopping. The market offers visitors …
Abu Dhabi completes 95% of first phase of Environmental Centennial 2071 plan
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), in collaboration with its strategic partners, announced that 95 percent of the first phase plan of the Abu Dhabi Environmental Centennial 2071 was …
WeRide and Uber Expand Robotaxi Reach in Abu Dhabi, Ride Volumes Expected to Double
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), the world’s leading technology platform for mobility and delivery, have started …
UAE: Driverless taxis now available on Al Reem, Al Maryah Islands in Abu Dhabi
AD Mobility announced the expansion following the initial launch of the service on Saadiyat and Yas Islands, which was later extended to connect to Zayed International Airport …
UAE warns public: Are you paying for a fast-track scam?
The authority also confirmed that it is actively monitoring suspicious online activities and coordinating with the relevant legal bodies …
UAE banks are hiking up card fees for international transactions
Starting September 22, UAE banks will raise the foreign transaction fee to 3.14 percent on all international purchases and ATM withdrawals made using credit or debit cards. Whether you’re shopping on …
Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Quashes Coinbase Buyout Buzz Amid $44M Hack Fallout
CoinDCX CEO denies rumors of a Coinbase acquisition following $44 million hack. Reports claimed the deal would value CoinDCX at just $900M, down from $2.2 …
2025’s biggest cyber attacks so far: Millions of customers at risk as hackers target global corporations
Germany-based insurer Allianz Life on Sunday confirmed that it was the victim of a cyber security breach and data of the majority of its 1.4 million customers in North America has been compromised.