Digital asset firms continue to view Dubai as an essential hub for global financial innovation and growth © Walaa Alshaer/Bloomberg Fintechs are signalling a sustained commitment to the Gulf even as …
EXCLUSIVE: Primark draws 35,000 shoppers in Dubai opening weekend as sales surge past 400,000 items
According to John Hadden, CEO of Alshaya Group, more than 35,000 visitors passed through the doors of the brand’s flagship store at Dubai Mall over its opening weekend. “Thank …
Dubai-based CarniStore secures US$12.25 million investment from the UAE’s Emirates Growth Fund
UAE-based Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) has made a strategic minority investment of AED45 million (US$12.25 million) in Dubai-based premium butcher shop and smokehouse CarniStore, marking the former’s …
Dubai approves AED 1bn business support package as GDP grows 5.4%, says Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai has approved an AED 1 billion support package for its business sector, as the emirate reported strong economic growth and reaffirmed its commitment to stability and resilience, Crown Prince …
UAE Authorizes Billion-Dirham Business Stimulus Package
The United Arab Emirates approved a massive stimulus package for Dubai’s business sector, according to Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the crown prince of Dubai and the U.A.E.’s defense …
“Strategic masterstroke”: Blackstone’s $250m UAE fintech praised as first post-war investment
The deal is notable not only for its size, but for its timing as regional markets navigate volatility linked to the Iran conflict …
Sheikh Hamdan approves Dhs1b initiatives, says UAE poised for better future
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The …
Dubai announces over US$270M in economic support for businesses, families
Dubai will provide support worth over US$270 million to help businesses and families, authorities announced Monday, with the Gulf states facing economic disruption from Iran’s aerial attacks and …
Dubai rolls out Dh1B lifeline for businesses amid regional tensions
Dubai is stepping in with a major boost for its business community. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a Dh1-billion support package aimed at helping companies stay …
The Women Behind Fintech’s Most Important Infrastructure Decisions
From real-time payments to data governance and compliance, the women shaping fintech infrastructure are defining how the industry scales—and whether it works.
Arab Financial Services appoints Mahmoud Ismail as managing director, Egypt and Group head of acquiring products
Dubai, UAE, Arab Financial Services (AFS), the leading digital payments provider and fintech enabler across the MENA region, announced the appointment of Mahmoud Ismail as Managing Director, Egypt …
What Does India Import from Dubai?
What does India import from Dubai? Learn about major goods India imports from Dubai, top imported products and interesting facts about India–Dubai trade relations.
Dubai hotels target remote workers with new ‘work from hotel’ concept
The Dubai Deira and Dubai Gold District hotel cluster has launched a ‘Work From Hotel’ concept, positioning hospitality spaces as an alternative to traditional home offices. The move reflects a …
EXCLUSIVE: ‘It wasn’t a difficult decision’, Why Dubai business founders choose to stay amid the confict affirming trust in UAE response
The gap between international perception and the day-to-day reality in Dubai emerged as one of the strongest themes …
Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in EU and UK
Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects …
TotalEnergies says production shutting down in Qatar, Iraq, UAE offshore
TotalEnergies (TTE) said that following requests from some of its shareholders to address its exposure to the Middle East, the company said production has been shut down or is in the process of …
The flights would connect Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Jeddah among other West Asian hubs. Here’s the full schedule
The flights would connect Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Jeddah among other West Asian hubs. Here’s the full schedule …