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.
Abu Dhabi effect gives Masdar ‘extraordinary’ edge for ratings giant that cut Orsted
S&P Global says ‘integral ties’ with Emirate’s government reflected in robust credit rating despite challenges as it chases 100GW renewable energy goal …
Abu Dhabi court fines man Dhs20,000 for abusing a woman on WhatsApp
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered an individual to pay a woman Dhs20,000 in compensation for sending her abusive messages …
Over 10,000 civil marriage contracts registered in Abu Dhabi in first 6 months of 2025
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has announced that over 10,000 civil marriage applications were submitted by foreigners to the Civil Family Court during …