SEF 2026 returns this January with a new zone for kids. Applications are open for ‘Sharjah’s Little Founders’ with a Dhs 10,000 prize up for grabs.
14 mega-projects that will transform Dubai forever
Although not all the islands have been built on, you can visit the Raining Street in the voco Monaco Dubai Hotel. More projects are planned for World Islands, including a Danish-style hygge hotel, a …
UAE: Indian expat ‘disappears’ after Dh660,000 found missing at LuLu Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi
A senior LuLu Hypermarket employee in Abu Dhabi has reportedly vanished after a staggering Dh6,60,000 (approximately $180,000 USD) shortfall was discovered in the Khalidiya Mall branch’s cash office.
UAE cuts funding for citizens studying at UK universities over campus radicalization fears: report
The UAE is pulling scholarships from U.K. universities, citing fears Emirati students could be radicalized amid tensions over Britain and the Muslim Brotherhood.
How to reach a billion followers? Chris Do’s 3 golden rules for content creators to stand out in 2026 at Dubai’s Billion Followers Summit
At Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit, branding expert Chris Do urged creators to stand out by clarifying their goals, strategically collaborating with established figures and courageously sharing …
Empowering the future: SEF 2026 launches ‘Sharjah’s Little Founders’
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026) has launched ‘Sharjah’s Little Founders’ (SLF), a curated new zone specially designed to …
Sharjah Cooperative Launches UAE’s First Internal Cooperative Radio
Sharjah Cooperative on Wednesday launched its internal radio station, the first cooperative radio of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, marking a new step …
Etihad Airways connects Middle East with Europe: Non-stop Abu Dhabi to Luxembourg flights start from October 2026
In a major expansion of international air links, Etihad Airways has announced the launch of direct flights between Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and Luxembourg in Europe. This will mark the …
UAE cuts funding for citizens studying in UK universities over campus radicalization fears: report
The UAE is pulling scholarships from UK universities, citing fears Emirati students could be radicalized amid tensions over Britain and the Muslim Brotherhood.
How Binance Blockchain Week Confirmed Dubai as the New Ground Zero for Crypto’s Fourth Revolution
The desert heat of Dubai has always been a metaphor for the intensity of the crypto market, unforgiving, radiant, and capable of shifting landscapes overnight.
Saudi Arabia moves to rein in UAE as Yemen exposes rivalry
Saudi Arabia is moving to end the role of the United Arab Emirates in Yemen and diminish its neighbor’s influence in other arenas, including the Red Sea, as tensions rise in the longstanding rivalry …
Oscar-shortlisted ‘Palestine 36’ to premiere in Sharjah this month
Palestine 36, the Oscar-shortlisted historical drama from acclaimed Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir, is set to make its United Arab Emirates premiere on 24 January 2026 at Mirage City Cinema in …
Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring
The exchange has overhauled its institutional business as part of a broader restructuring, with approximately one-third of its sales team exiting, according to one source.
Popular crypto company fires staff
2026 has just begun, and it has come to light that a popular crypto company has let go of some of its staff. OKX crypto exchange’s institutional business has recently undergone global restructuring, …
OKX Cuts Third of Institutional Staff in Major 2026 Restructuring
OKX cuts betwen 30-50% of institutional staff in global restructuring while maintaining top rankings in spot and derivatives trading.
Saudi-led coalition says UAE helped smuggle separatist leader out of Yemen
Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, fled to Somaliland by boat before flying to Abu Dhabi, according to the coalition.
Dubai rolls out driverless robotaxis at 65 locations, offering 24/7 rides and app-based booking
Dubai has launched its driverless robotaxi service, a significant step towards its 2030 goal of 25% autonomous transportation. Initially covering 65 locations in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim, the service …