The UAE posted a massive jump in non-oil exports in the first quarter of 2025, driven by economic stability and diversification efforts. Non-oil exports rose 41 percent annually to AED177.3 billion …
TiE Dubai unveils new Board for 2025–2026 term to propel entrepreneurial growth across the MENA region
The newly elected board comprises visionary business leaders and seasoned professionals committed to fostering entrepreneurship …
AI in fintech: Bridging the financial divide, not widening it
As AI transforms fintech, the focus must shift from speed and scale to inclusion and impact. The need is for a human-centred, AI-driven approach that empowers underserved communities and bridges the g …
Abu Dhabi state oil firm makes USD 18.7 billion bid for Australia’s Santos
SYDNEY: Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company is leading an USD 18.7 billion takeover bid for Australian energy group Santos as it seeks to build a global natural gas giant, the two firms said Monday.
UAE gold prices trade high on Monday, likely to impact jewellery demand
Gold prices in UAE dipped slightly as markets opened on Monday morning, but trading close to a two-month high due to the Israel-Iran war. Spot gold trading at $3,418.76 per ounce down 0.43 per cent …
UAE’s Binghatti Launches Asset Management Unit With $1 Billion Target
UAE-based Binghatti has launched an asset management unit targeting $1 billion in Shariah-compliant real estate and private credit strategies. Binghatti Capital aims to attract institutional investors …
Dubai’s AI Operating System: A strategic blueprint for governments and future of African economies
Dubai has fundamentally redefined governance by declaring artificial intelligence as its “operating system” – a transformative approach that weaves AI into the very fabric of public services, decision …
UAE real estate giant Binghatti Holding launches $1bn asset management arm in Dubai
UAE real estate developer Binghatti Holding Ltd has launched Binghatti Capital Limited, an asset management firm based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) that plans to manage …
Dubai real estate: Metro Blue Line to turn infrastructure into wealth generator, says fäm Properties CEO
Construction began last week with the laying of the foundation stone for the first station at Dubai Creek Harbour …
UAE to achieve $1.1trnl trade target early as non-oil sector booms: Sheikh Mohammed
UAE’s non-oil foreign trade saw growth of 18.6% year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, reaching AED 835 billion …
Flexible summer work hours: Dubai government launches new initiative
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced the rollout of the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative across all Dubai Government entities, following a successful pilot phase in …
Unlocking Possibilities: How Karin Drane Built A Multi-Million Dollar Empire Out of Dubai
Drane has leveraged the boutique business model across her two different entrepreneurial pursuits—all while championing a four-day working week!
AlgoDriven prepares for U.S. launch by integrating Black Book data into its appraisal tool
Black Book has joined with automotive software provider AlgoDriven to integrate Black Book’s vehicle valuations, VIN decoding and retail market data into AlgoDriven’s vehicle appraisal tool …
Alexa von Tobel has high hopes for ‘fintech 3.0’
It’s been 10 years since Alexa von Tobel sold her financial planning startup LearnVest to Northwestern Mutual for $250 million. Since then, von Tobel …
UP’s Dussehri Mango Goes Global, First Export Consignment Airlifted To Dubai
Uttar Pradesh’s push towards boosting farm exports has achieved a key breakthrough, with 1,200 kg of Dussehri mangoes (400 boxes, each weighing 3 kg) airlifted to Dubai, an official statement said on …
Watch: Abu Dhabi driver jumps red light, hits minibus in horrific crash
A terrible accident took place on an Abu Dhabi street because one driver ran the red light, in yet another reminder of this serious traffic violation, which puts many lives at risk. The emirate’s …
Sharjah Police Seize 3.5 Million Captagon Pills Worth Over Dh19 Million
Sharjah police seized 3.5 million captagon pills in a joint operation, named the ‘Bottom of Darkness’.The seized goods are …