What began as a shared passion between two friends has grown into the “Abu Dhabi House Movement” — a fast-growing community redefining the city’s music scene. Co-founder Tom Worton takes us inside …
First blockchain digital bond in the MENA region to launch on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the largest exchange in the UAE and second-largest exchange in the Middle East North Africa (MENA), has taken the first steps to list the first …
Sharjah Chamber strengthens investment cooperation with Africa during first-ever trade mission to Mauritius
The mission aimed at strengthening economic and trade relations and fostering stronger business-to-business engagement …
7 Questions UAE Founders Must Ask Before Giving Away Equity
Business owners in the UAE always have to make exceedingly critical choices that shape the direction of their enterprises. One of these is with regard to the allocation of equity, which significantly …
ADNOC’s Hail and Ghasha offshore gas mega-project achieves ‘sail-out’ milestone
ADNOC’s Hail and Ghasha mega-project has met a key development milestone, having completed the “sail-out” and installation of critical offshore facility structures from the NMDC Energy Yard in …
SPLE results: 53 passers for master plumbers exam, none for customs brokers
Fifty-three test takers passed the special professional licensure examination (SPLE) for master plumbers, while none passed the SPLE for customs brokers, both given last month.
Cigna Healthcare Becomes First Health Partner For UAE Startup Ecosystem Ignyte
Companies registered with Ignyte gain access to tailored health plans from Cigna Healthcare Coverage includes mental healt …
Fintech sandbox expands access to capital for SMEs
The controlled sandbox mechanism in the banking sector is expected to significantly enhance access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), experts said at a recent seminar on the …
UAE: Dubai Chambers hosts workshops on corporate tax, employment law for employee compliance
Dubai Chambers hosted two workshops focused on corporate tax and employment law updates for HR professionals and business leaders in the UAE’s private sector. Key topics included corporate tax …
UAE Digital Spending Surge Expected in Coming Months : Checkout.com
As the UAE gears up for another season of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), data from Checkout.com reveals a sharp increase in digital spending.
Ajman Bank and VaultsPay Partner to Launch Co-Branded Payment Processing Solution and Instant Settlement for Business Clients
Ajman Bank has launched a comprehensive co-branded payment processing solution for its business clients, developed through its strategic partnership wit …
There’s a new update on the Abu Dhabi flying taxis – and it’s *huge*
It’s time to get excited – Abu Dhabi flying taxis are coming in faster than you can say ‘takeoff’. Just a few weeks ago, the Abu Dhabi Aviation Group announced a strategic collaboration with Archer to …
Abu Dhabi: Archer begins test flights of eVTOL aircraft ahead of regional launch
Archer conducted the first test flight of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi …
Step-by-Step Guide to Company Formation in Dubai
Dubai has become one of the easiest places in the world to start a business. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, more than 18,000 new companies were registered, according to the Dubai Department of …
Dubai’s off-plan market booms as Business Bay leads luxury sales surge
According to the Dubai Residential Market Snapshot by CBRE, off-plan sales in Dubai rose by over 46 per cent year-on-year during the first five months of 2025, reflecting buyers’ preference …
Aptos RWAs Hit Half-Billion Mark
Aptos (APT) just elbowed into the Top-3 real-world-asset chains, parking more than $540 million of tokenized stuff on its ledger. That haul covers everything from BlackRock’s (BLK) money-market fund …
Dubai real estate sets new half year record as sales climb to Dh326.7 billion
The Q2 sales value was 25 per cent higher than the previous peak of Dh147.2 billion set in Q4 2024, while transaction volume rose 5.39 per cent above the earlier high recorded in Q3 last year.