In the first half of 2025, startups in the region nearly doubled their fundraising to $1.35 billion, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, according to data platform Magnitt.
India’s Unexpected Canola Oil Import Surge Amid Rising Local Prices
India has started importing canola oil from the UAE for the first time in nearly five years due to a significant price hike in local edible oils. The surge in demand comes ahead of the delayed local …
New License Allows Foreign Boaters to Operate Marine Vessels in Dubai
In a move aimed at enhancing the experience of Dubai’s visitors and facilitating their engagement in recreational marine activities, the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and …
Dubai launches online licence system for visitors to drive boats
Visitors to Dubai can now easily enjoy the emirate’s waters, thanks to a new licensing service from the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA). The authority, part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone …
Abu Dhabi Police seize more than 300kg of crystal meth in major bust
Abu Dhabi Police have arrested a gang of three men who they say smuggled 377kg of crystal meth hidden in drums of oil used for sewing machines. The force acted in co-ordination with the National …
Sharjah Airport welcomes young passengers with annual “Back to School” campaign
The initiative aims to bring joy to young passengers and their families by offering a comprehensive travel experience …
Sharjah to spend $1bn to upgrade water networks
Sharjah is spending AED4 billion ($1.1 billion) to upgrade and expand its water infrastructure due to the rapid rise in population and economic growth. The Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas …
Remembering Judge Frank Caprio: World’s Kindest Judge Who Touched Hearts In Sharjah
Loud cheers and applause greeted him when he rose to speak at a session at the Sharjah Expo Center in 2023. It’s been two years, but his …
This UAE-based business is teaching kids financial literacy and entrepreneurship one treat at a time
Success has never been an easy goal to conquer. Today, working hard is not enough. Neither is working smarter. It’s more a dance of shifting skillsets, gathering information quickly, presenting an …
Dubai Hotel Turns Party Culture and Virality Into Big Business
At the amphitheater-style pool in FIVE’s flagship property in Dubai, hundreds of guests sip cocktails under the blazing sun, unfazed by the desert heat. It’s less a hotel stay than a social spectacle.
Female founders fuel growth across UAE, MENA
In recognition of International Entrepreneurship Day, Maryam Bin Al Shaikh, Director of Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), highlights the growing …
Dubai First-Time Home Buyer program: Developer offers discounted pricing
This move represents a strategic alignment with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to increase homeownership rates across the city …
NymCard joins Visa’s Fintech fast track program in MENA – ZAWYA
United Arab Emirates: – MENA-based BaaS provider of embedded finance NymCard has formed a strategic collaboration with Visa in the Middle East that will allow NymCard’s network of fintech partners to …
High-stakes bidding heats up for $6 billion-plus Middle East offshore gas field project
Technical bids for at least three EPC deals are due next month, with more details now emerging on which key players targeting the Umm Shaif work packages …
Wally the emotional support alligator stolen, still missing
Wally the emotional support alligator went missing April 21. His handler, Joie Henney, was visiting friends in Brunswick, Georgia, when he returned from an early morning fishing trip.
Buc-ee’s the clear winner over Wally’s in gas station war
Wally’s first opened in Pontiac, Illinois in October 2020. A second location in Fenton, Missouri inched closer to Texas, but the super gas station has yet to reach the Lone Star State.
Wally the emotional support alligator is lost in Georgia, his … – NPR
Wally has many fans in Pennsylvania and across social media. His owner is enlisting their help, saying Wally was kidnapped, located by a trapper and released into a swamp while vacationing in Georgia.