RAKBank is preparing to join the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) fast-evolving stablecoin ecosystem after receiving in-principle approval on Wednesday from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates …
UAE RAK BANK receives in principle approval to launch AED stablecoin
Rak Bank has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to issue an AED-backed stablecoin.
Fate of Yemen separatist leader deepens southern crisis as Saudi-UAE tensions linger
The leader of Yemen’s southern separatists, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, was in the port city of Aden on Wednesday, the group said, after he skipped a flight to Riyadh for talks on a crisis that caused a …
Baidu’s Apollo Go gets Dubai’s very first driverless testing permit
Apollo Go secured Dubai’s first permit for fully driverless testing, enabling operations without a human safety driver on designated public roads. These development positions Apollo Go for potential …
Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games sets new benchmark
More than 1,000 athletes competed in Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games, which took place from 10-14 December 2025 …
Tarik Erk is appointed as the new regional head of Binance MENAT and Senior Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi
His background closely aligns with Binance’s mission to build a secure, compliant, and globally trusted digital finance ecosystem while accelerating growth across MENAT …
Binance Announces Global Service Changes Following New Licenses in Abu Dhabi
In a significant move towards regulatory compliance, Binance has announced changes to its service offerings for global users, following the acquisition of three new licenses in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This …
Four deceased in Abu Dhabi crash laid to rest in Dubai
A sombre and emotional scene unfolded on Tuesday afternoon as four young Indian expatriate brothers, who were tragically killed in a car crash in Abu Dhabi, were laid to rest side by side at Al Qusais …
Baidu’s Apollo Go Secures Dubai’s First Fully Driverless Testing Permit, Launches Local Operations Hub
Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) today announced that Apollo Go, its autonomous ride‑hailing platform, has received Dubai’s first driverless vehicle trial permit from the Roads and Transport …
Dubai Design District to get a pedestrian friendly neighborhood
Dubai Design District (d3) is set to undergo a major transformation that will reshape it into a vibrant, pedestrian-first waterfront neighbourhood, with developers unveiling an ambitious masterplan …
Skydive Dubai marks 15 years with a legacy built on scale, safety and experience-led growth
Skydive Dubai exemplifies how experience-led vision, uncompromising safety and strategic partnerships create a world-leading adventure destination …
Dubai’s International City introduces paid parking from February 1
Dubai’s International City is officially going paid. Starting February 1, 2026, drivers will need to pay for parking in designated areas, with residential permits available for residents.Paid Parking …
Dubai court terminates sale of residential unit worth Dhs1.72m over breach of contract
Real Estate Court in Dubai annulled the sale contract of a residential unit in a project in the Riviera area, which was concluded between an investor and a …
Tragic deaths of 4 young Indian brothers in Abu Dhabi car crash rattle expat community
The fatal accident occurred while the family was returning to Dubai after spending time at the Liwa Festival in Abu Dhabi …
Saudi Arabia, UAE and a new ‘Cold War’ in the Middle East
A recent Saudi air strike on UAE weapons in Yemen exposed major differences between the two important Gulf states’ foreign policy plans. But which plan is most likely to succeed?
Starbucks Debuts New Dubai Chocolate Drinks—Here Are Our Honest Thoughts
Starbucks is releasing two Dubai chocolate drinks, made with pistachio cream and chocolate sauce. We taste-tested to see if they live up to the inspiration.
Starbucks’ new Dubai chocolate lattes will hit menus next week
Fan-favorite pistachio will finally return to Starbucks on January 6, 2026. While drinks like the Pistachio Latte and Pistachio Cream Cold Brew have been on the menu before, the Pistachio Cortado is …