The summit’s outcomes could include new trade pacts, unified positions on international matters, and concrete steps toward de-dollarisation initiatives, experts say …
Diwali Kicks Off in Dubai with Fireworks and Music
This Diwali season, Dubai is set to dazzle residents and visitors with an exciting lineup of festivities and entertainment. From October 25 to November 7, 2024, the city will come alive with the …
Expo City Dubai incorporates award-winning international carbon framework through strategic agreement with RICS
Expo City Dubai and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have advanced their professional cooperation through a strategic agreement that sees Expo City become the first developer in the …
Finance House to inject AED 300mn into Abu Dhabi’s ADX for market liquidity
Finance House and Finance House Securities have signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), aimed at boosting liquidity and market stability. Under the agreement, Finance House …
ADIB named Best SME Bank in UAE by Global Finance Awards
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) announced it has been recognised as the Best Bank for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE by the 2025 Global Finance Awards. This accolade …
Skip post-work traffic and dine at these 12 restaurants near Dubai Media City
With heavy traffic taking over the roads post 6pm, finding a restaurant as per convenience can help save on those countless hours of staying stationary. As more offices are now situated in Dubai Media …
Arada launches W Residences at Dubai Harbour, a vibrant three-tower destination offering luxury seafront living
Valued at AED5bn, the dynamic mixed-use complex of residential, retail and leisure facilities is scheduled for completion in 2027 …
Sheikh Sultan resolves pleas of a number of citizens in Sharjah
Separately Sheikh Sultan instructed the Ruler’s Court in Dibba Al Hisn to address the matter of a citizen’s medical condition, providing her with treatment for a cancerous tumor, given her lack of …
Abu Dhabi increases cashback rebate for film, TV productions to over 35%
The UAE has emerged as a premier destination in the Middle East for the global film industry, grabbing the attention of Hollywood and Bollywood …
Thaw in ‘funding winter’ in UAE as market sees slew of multi-million, double digit investment deals
The trend is expected to continue as regional economies rebound and investors look for opportunities in emerging markets …
Visa-Free UAE: A New Era for Indian Tourists
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new visa-on-arrival policy, making travel simpler for Indian nationals. This change aims to strengthen the ties between India and the UAE, a country …
Dubai real estate sector logs record 18,038 transactions in September with 73% for off-plan properties; sales range from $34,000 to $75m
The Dubai real estate market recorded an all-time high of 18,038 transactions in September, with almost three quarters (73 per cent) for properties under construction having been sold off-plan, …
UAE-based retailer Lulu CEO on the firm’s IPO announcement
Saifee Rupawala, UAE supermarket Lulu CEO, speaks to CNBC’s Dan Murphy about the firm which is expected to start trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
Dubai insurer Takaful Emarat reduces capital by $33mln
Dubai-based Islamic insurer Takaful Emarat has reduced its share capital by more than AED 124.3 million ($33.8 million). The company activated the capital reduction on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) …
UAE-Based PiP World Pockets US$10 Million in Seed Funding
UAE-based Web3 gaming and edtech platform PiP World has bagged US$10 million in seed funding from global fintech firm Exinity. The investment will support PiP World’s goal of improving financial …
Navy Vet Accused of ‘Trafficking’ Own Prescription Meds in Dubai
A Georgia man, Charles Wimberly, 52, is facing drug trafficking accusations after being stopped by airport security on September 27. He was returning home from a vacation in the United Arab Emirates …
Super-thin skyscraper, just one apartment wide, planned for Dubai
The Muraba Veil will reach 1,247 feet into the sky but will be just about 74 feet across, according to details revealed by the architects and developer behind the project.