The UAE passport has been named the world’s most powerful by Arnot Capital’s Global Passport Power Rank for the 4th successive year …
Horror as Brits stranded in Dubai jails over Christmas – teenager to seriously ill pensioner
As most families look forward to spending a few days together this Christmas, some are dealing with the glaring absence of their loved-ones – who are detained in Dubai …
UAE real estate market thrives in 2024; sets the stage for a strong 2025
The UAE’s real estate market is set to enter 2025 on a high note, driven by record-breaking transactions, rising property values, and robust investor interest. UAE real estate market thrives in 2024; …
UAE’s Bitcoin Boom: Fact or Fable?
UAEs Potential Bitcoin Holdings Create Buzz Recent reports say that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) might hold around $40 billion in Bitcoin. This information gained attention after Changpeng Zhao, the …
Oxford academic’s origami engineering project showcased in Dubai
Her research makes a significant advance by applying origami techniques to more robust engineering materials. She said: “Despite its potential, traditional origami faces limitatio …
SealTech’s Strategic Launch: Bridging Demand in the UAE
Sealmatic India Ltd, in collaboration with High Technology FZ-LLC, has launched SealTech LLC, a new service center in Abu Dhabi. This joint venture aims to address the growing demand for mechanical …
UAE indirect taxes generate up to $3bn per year
Indirect taxes in the UAE generate between AED10 and AED11 billion ($2.72 billion-2.99 billion) annually, contributing substantially to the Gulf state’s AED65 billion federal budget, a senior …
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $4.8b to UAE in 8 months
Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $4.8 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20), the head of the …
Abu Dhabi: Using plastic bags down by 364 million since ban on single-use plastics in 2022
This is the equivalent of 130,000 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles being driven for one year,’ the emirate’s environment agency said …
Sharjah Museums announces return of ‘Lamma’ Family Event
Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) announced the return of its annual “Lamma” Family Event taking place during the school winter break. From Dec.25 to …
Payments platform Whizmo seeks to redefine financial inclusivity in the UAE
Whizpay Technology was founded with the aim of addressing a persistent issue in the UAE: the reliance on cash in an increasingly digital world.This challenge was personal to the company’s founders, …
6 things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: December 23 to 26
One last week in ’24… We’re nearly there – the end of the year – and there’s still plenty to enjoy in the capital. Here are 6 things to do in Abu Dhabi this week. Monday, December 23 Try a flavoursome …
Dubai developers escalate efforts to sell properties to rich Chinese, seeing ‘huge potential’ in sales
DUBAI: Developers in Dubai are ramping up their efforts to sell properties to wealthy Chinese, seeing “huge potential” behind growing demand from buyers who are lured by a golden visa programme, …
Confirmed: UNTOLD Dubai will return in November 2025
The mega music festival is coming back next year… UNTOLD Dubai brought some of the biggest names in music to Expo City for the first time in February 2024. And if you were hoping for a part two of the …
VOX Cinemas Unveils Redesigned 18-Screen Multiplex at Dubai Festival City Mall
VOX Cinemas, the cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of VOX Cinemas Dubai Festival City Mall today. Following an extensive redesign, the state-of-the-art …
MENA Dubai Shopping Festival and New Year’s Eve Dubai FAM Trip
AMMAN — This year, Dubai proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of its iconic annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) from December 6 2024 to January 12 2025.
Why Dubai tenants who moved to other emirates are set to return in 2025
Dubai’s second-tier areas where many new properties are coming up in 2025 are set to attract a large number of residents from neighbouring …