The Dubai real estate market has achieved transactions worth AED431 billion in the first six months of 2025, representing a 25 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. The market …
Can Indian tech startups save on taxes legally by relocating to Dubai?
The Indian Income Tax Act is not taxing a person simply because he is an Indian citizen—it is taxing him on residence. Even if the Indian founder moves to Dubai but is still a tax resident of India …
Beehive, DDS partnership fuels $1b in digital SME funding
The one-year partnership between two leading digital platforms —Direct Debit System (DDS) and Beehive — have surpassed $1 billion in SME financing …
Fintech firms will move to DeFi lending within 3 years: Morpho co-founder
Fintech firms are set to adopt DeFi lending within the next 3 years, due to its permissionless nature and lack of financial intermediaries.
UAE: Can deportees come back? Here’s how to apply to return
Question: In 2022, my friend was extradited from the UAE following a financial dispute that escalated into a physical altercation. He is now considering returning to the UAE for a job opportunity.
Timeframe: From 2016 to 2023, Travis Scott’s Abu Dhabi legacy ahead of his return
With more than $210 million in revenue across 78 shows, Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus World Tour – set to hit Abu Dhabi on November 15 – is officially the highest-grossing solo rap tour of all time.
VIDEO: Sharjah Police dismantle international drug gang operating between Canada and Spain
The General Command of the Sharjah Police successfully dismantled an international criminal network involved in the smuggling and peddling of …
From Dubai deals to a Limerick cell: How the law caught up with Catherine O’Brien
It’s a long way from having business dealings in France and Dubai to the overcrowded Limerick female prison but that’s where fraudster Catherine O’Brien finds herself this weekend.After a trial that …
‘She endured it all for her daughter’: Father of Kerala woman found dead in Sharjah alleges years of abuse
According to her family, her husband, Satheesh Shankar, employed in Dubai, allegedly subjected her to repeated harassment and physical violence.
Asia’s Fund Platform Gordian Capital Expands to Dubai
Gordian Capital, Asia’s oldest and largest institutional fund platform with $17 billion in assets under management, plans to expand into Dubai, subject to …
For first time in Middle East, Abu Dhabi to host 2025 IFMA Youth World Muay Thai Championship in September
For the first time in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi will host the 2025 IFMA Youth World Muay Thai Championship from the 10th to the 20th of September 2025, at Space 42 Arena in Al Raha Beach, a landmark …
At least 1,000 camels compete in Sharjah 1,500 metre race
Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Al Dhaid Camel Race Track hosted …
Why Even $30,000 can open doors to Dubai Real Estate
In practical terms, a small investment in Dubai usually falls within the $25,000–$36,000 range. This figure covers the initial down payment for properties priced between $125,000 and …
Dubai real estate: Property market sales surge 46% as market value hits $41.3bn in Q2 2025
Dubai ‘s property market recorded total sales value of AED151.8 billion in the second quarter of 2025, representing a 46 per cent increase year-on-year, a new report finds. Transaction volumes rose 25 …
Clearly Suboptimal”: Wonderfi Stock (TSE:WNDR) Notches Up as Robinhood Subsidiary Buys In
It was, perhaps, one of the biggest deals that few even realized was going on. Financial technology (fintech) stock WonderFi (TSE:WNDR) …
UAE executives trust AI to take lead on pay rises, recruitment and even personal health
UAE business leaders are showing record-breaking trust in artificial intelligence (AI), with nearly 80 per cent saying they are comfortable with fully automated systems making high-stakes …
Europe’s Fintechs Welcome U.S. Stablecoin Regulation
Europe and the U.S. have acted to regulate Stablecoin issuers and service providers. Could this provide a boost for UK and European fintechs working in the sector?