UAE’s COP28 team did not deny using COP28 for business talks, and reportedly said “private meetings are private”.
Climate summit host UAE planned to use the event to make oil deals, leaked notes suggest
The documents detail talking points, including suggestions to offer new fossil fuel projects with the UAE’s state-owned oil and gas company, which Al Jaber leads.
eToro, M2 win AGDM crypto licenses to operate in UAE financial center
While the UAE continues to attract international crypto players with operational licenses, the ADGM introduced comprehensive regulations governing Web3 organizations in November.
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Layyah station new expansion
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated, on Tuesday, the new expansion of the Al Layyah station, a project with a total …
Arada opens Shajar, a new family-friendly destination dedicated to trees at Sharjah megaproject Aljada
Visitors can now experience one of the UAE’s largest nurseries, containing over 130,000 trees destined for Arada’s communities …
Billionaire Howard Pitches Abu Dhabi as Global Financial Hub
Abu Dhabi could become a global financial center, according to billionaire Alan Howard who pitched the emerging hedge fund region as the best time zone to trade for macro money managers.
UAE: World’s top futurists reveal key ingredients of ‘good global future’ at Dubai Future Forum
Some of the world’s leading futurists revealed what they believe are the most essential facets of a just and equitable future on planet Earth.
Bongbong Marcos flying to Tokyo and Dubai in December
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is headed to United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan in December. He is expected to sign the 2024 national budget before his trip to Tokyo. During a Palace …
Moving to Dubai in 2024: A checklist
Moving to a new nation is an exciting but complex undertaking and since you intend to move to Dubai in 2024 careful preparation will be essential to a smooth transition …
British man in Dubai jail cell ‘until he dies’ makes plea to King
He was eventually sentenced to 10 years in prison for fraud, accused of breaking the terms of a £372 million loan received from the Dubai Islamic Bank. When he was due for release, the UAE authorities …
Sharjah CP graces Police Science Academy event
The ceremony included the graduation of the first doctoral batch and the fifth master’s batch in Police Management, Criminal Investigation, and Quality and Excellence in Security Work.
UAE: Gujarat Home Minister attends India Global Forum, opens on business opportunities in Gujarat
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi attended the India Global Forum Middle East and Africa 2023 in Dubai and elaborated on the state’s achievements and business opportunities aiming to attract investments ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.
UAE announces rules for National Day celebrations
Ahead of the celebration, the UAE’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) has set some National Day rules, keeping health and safety at the forefront. The MOI revealed on its social media over the weekend that rules had been put in place to ensure a lawful,
COP28: How is oil-rich Dubai planning to reduce carbon emissions by 6.5 million tonnes annually
Owned by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and sprawling over a total area of 77 km², it stands as the largest single-site solar park globally. With an ambitious mission to produce …
Dubai enters Global Power City Index; UAE 52nd National Day rules; COP28 pressure mounts – 5 trending stories to read today
Dubai wad ranked among the top 10 cities overall in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2023, a prestigious and internationally recognised league table issued by the Mori Memorial Foundation’s …
Hubpay: The UAE Based Fintech Connecting African Asian Markets
Founded in 2019 by Kevin Kilty, UAE-based fintech Hubpay is an e-wallet that enables customers to send money both domestically and internationally. One of the first startups licensed in the United …
Wing Go Co-Founder & CEO Raymond Zhu: ‘I’m super bullish about Dubai – nowhere else does business better’
The world is full of highly capable engineers and technologists, but many are still waiting for a ‘big idea’ to strike them …