The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) is taking part in the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, sponsored by the Sharjah Book Authority with the theme “Dive into Books,” …
UAE: Tech as therapist? AI is tool for detection, can not replace health specialists, say experts
On the third day of Dubai AI Week 2025, mental health specialists and engineers argued that AI could serve as a valuable first step in early detection and support, but always with human supervision …
UAE, Bangladesh discuss easing of visas, says consul-general
The population of Bangladeshi nationals in the UAE stands at roughly one million, remaining stable and has not increased due to “complications in visas”.
Fortune favours the visionary: How Praveen Shetty built a hospitality legacy in Dubai
In a city defined by ambition and excellence, few stories capture the spirit of Dubai quite like that of Praveen Shetty, the driving force behind the Fortune Group of Hotels. What began as a single …
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank’s Q1 net profit up 18% at $462mln
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) delivered a double-digit growth in net profit for the first quarter of the year, driven by higher lending and income from fees and commissions. Net profit after tax for …
Abu Dhabi Police Warns Against Fake Auctions, Online Scams
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have raised an alarm over a surge in online scams targeting residents through social media platforms. The latest warning highlights a scheme where scammers pose as sellers of …
Robinhood Bets Big on Crypto’s Future with $200 Million Bitstamp Buyout
Robinhood’s Bitstamp acquisition puts them one step deeper into the crypto ecosystem. Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican says Read Message In A Bottle Found By Archeologists At …
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates 16th SCRF
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially inaugurated the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) on …
Dubai student who helped place e-waste bins at some malls becomes ‘recycling hero 2025’
A Dubai student and an environmental advocate has been recognised as the ‘Recycling Hero 2025’ by the Global Recycling Foundation, becoming the only recipient of the prestigious title from the Middle …
34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair to take place on April 26 – May 5
Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) under the …
Raytheon, Tawazun Move Closer To Coyote Assembly In UAE
Raytheon and Tawazun Council moved closer to realizing a two-year-old plan to assemble the Coyote uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) in the UAE, signing a term sheet to establish local production of the …
Why America’s Biggest Crypto Company Is Trying to Stop a Pro-Crypto Bill From Passing
Coinbase is asking lawmakers to pause on a stablecoin bill that could see a vote in weeks, causing tensions within the crypto industry.
Resolv Labs raises $10 million Seed round led by Cyber.Fund
UAE-based crypto startup Resolv Labs has raised $10 million in a seed round led by Cyber.Fund and Maven11 and joined by Coinbase Ventures, SCB Limited, Arrington Capital, Animoca Ventures, Gumi …
Symbiotic Raises $29 Million Series A to Launch Universal Staking and Transform Blockchain Coordination
ChainwireFunding round led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and over 100 angels across industry-leading teams such as Aave, Polygon, and …
Top Government Bitcoin Holders: BTCs Pump Above $93,000 Boosts Portfolios
The U.S. government holds $18.51 billion in Bitcoin, now the backbone of its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Bhutan will leverage its excess hydropower energy to boost …
Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi unveils key services under ‘Barakatna’ Initiative
The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD), in partnership with the Family Development Foundation, has unveiled six key services and programs under the “Barakatna” Initiative.Designed …
Abu Dhabi set to launch air taxi services by 2026 with new hybrid heliport
Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal hosts 650K+ yearly, offering access to top cultural sites like the Louvre and Saadiyat …