The UAE and GCC countries will face some indirect impact in select industries due to the new tariffs that US President Donald Trump rolled out on Wednesday, April 2, but the region will largely remain …
Bitstamp Partners with Circle to Expand Stablecoin Offerings, Enhancing Trading Pairs for USDC and EURC
Bitstamp, which claims to be the world’s “longest-running” crypto exchange announced an expansion of stablecoin offerings, enhancing trading pairs for USDC and EURC in partnership with …
Abu Dhabi allocates $3.3 billion to become world’s first fully AI-native city by 2027 (WATCH)
Abu Dhabi is investing $3.3 billion to become the world’s first fully AI-native city by 2027. The government’s Digital Strategy 2025-2027 allocates AED 13 billion to drive this mission forward, aiming …
UAE: Now, higher education institutions can get licenced, accredited in 1 week
In keeping with the UAE’s Zero Government Bureaucracy programme, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has streamlined the licencing of higher education institutions and …
Dubai real estate developer and crypto firm team up for blockchain investment portal
A Dubai real estate developer and crypto specialist firm have teamed up to create a blockchain-powered property portal for investors to buy tokenised assets in the emirate. Serenity has signed a …
Abu Dhabi closed 7 restaurants and food facilities in 2025 so far for violating food safety laws
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) shut down seven restaurants and food facilities in Abu Dhabi during the first quarter of this year …
UAE ranks first globally in Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report
The UAE has ranked first globally for the fourth consecutive year in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report 2024/2025. The report also ranked …
RTA transported 6.4m Dubai passengers over Eid Al Fitr
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the total number of passengers using public transport, taxis, and shared mobility services during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday (from March 30 to …
Uber Teams Up With WeRide To Bring Self-Driving Cars To Dubai
Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE:UBER) and WeRide, Inc (NASDAQ:WRD) announced a partnership with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA). The partnership aims to help Uber make autonomous vehicles an …
Dubai: 6.39 million riders used RTA transport during Eid Al Fitr holidays
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Wednesday said that its public transport means, taxis and shared mobility vehicles transported 6.39 million passengers during the Eid Al Fitr break.
Crypto Countdown: Your 5-Min Weekly Digest to Become an Expert
In this edition of the Crypto Countdown, we explore the week’s top developments and key highlights that every cryptocurrency investor should know. From blue chip cryptos leading the blockchain …
Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2025 records Dhs500 million in sales
The Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2025 successfully concluded its 35th edition last Monday, marking a significant boost to the emirate’s retail sector …
Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2025 records $136.1mln in sales
The 38-day festival offered Sharjah residents and visitors an exceptional shopping experience at malls, commercial centres, and entertainment destinations across various cities and regions in the emir …
Coinbase in the process of buying Deribit for $5 billion
Coinbase is deep in talks to buy Deribit, the largest crypto options exchange on the planet. Deribit handles more Bitcoin and Ether options than anyone else. According to a report from Bloomberg, the …
Is Pak President Zardari being shifted to Dubai for medical treatment? PPP says…
Pakistan media reported that the president was shifted to a Karachi hospital after he offered Eidul Fitr prayers at Nawabshah, a city in the country’s Sindh province. Some reports also hinted that Zar …
“Mr. Wonderful” Just Brought Back This Dubai Chocolate Bar – And It’s Shockingly Good
L ast year I tried my first Dubai Chocolate Bar – the viral milk chocolate bar packed with toasted kataifi covered pistachio cream – at the Nuts Factory, and it changed me forever …
UAE: Once a ‘second home’ for residents, Sharjah’s iconic Safeer Mall closes after 19 years
A prominent Sharjah shopping destination, Safeer Mall, has shut down, Khaleej Times can confirm. The mall, which became an iconic landmark in the bustling city, closed its doors two months ago, a call …