As the UAE experiences a wave of IPOs and adapts to new corporate tax regimes, CFOs are emerging as strategic architects of growth and resilience. With global trade dynamics shifting and rapid …
Initiating Change: Clay Bethune’s Impact on the Fintech Sector
Clay Bethune has been a pioneer in the fintech sector and has thrived (and helped others do so). The CEO of Fintech Finance Group has been and continues to be a prominent figure in the fintech …
Adnoc Drilling wins $1.15bn offshore contract for AI-integrated jack-up rigs
Adnoc Drilling, the Middle East’s largest drilling company, was awarded a $1.15 billion contract for two jack-up rigs by Adnoc Offshore as the company continues to expand its fleet. The 15-year …
Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 spotlights Sri Lanka
The recently concluded Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, held on May 12 and 13, at Madinat Jumeirah, under the patronage of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, convened some of the world’s …
Two more heavy hitters join StrictlyVC’s star-studded lineup in Menlo Park
We’re thrilled that Ali Partovi and Russell Kaplan will be joining us for what’s shaping up to be a fantastic night of ideas and conversation in the heart of Silicon Valley at our next StrictlyVC …
Emirates NBD Announces Fourth Cohort Of National Digital Talent Incubator (NDTI)® Program, Empowering The Next Wave Of Emirati Fintech Leaders
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the launch of the …
Dubai Chambers organises Dubai–Madagascar Business Forum
Dubai Chambers has welcomed a delegation of 60 companies from Madagascar to explore investment opportunities and potential business partnerships during the Dubai–Madagascar Business Forum, which was …
Bugatti Residences Dubai: the new icon of luxury and innovation in Business Bay
With hundreds of workers operating around the clock, the first units of Bugatti Residences in Dubai are rising at an impressive pace.
Win for British expats in popular country with no income tax and higher pay
It’s estimated that between 26,000 and 30,000 Britons live in this country, and there’s evidence to suggest this number is on the rise.
Salik Revenue Soars Over Dh750 Million In Q1 2025 From Variable Rates, New Toll Gates, Fines
The introduction of variable pricing, two new toll gates, and revenues from fines all contributed to a robust Q1 2025 performance by Sal …
UAE announces tax exemption; Expected holiday dates; Dubai real estate cryptocurrency buying tips; visa application centre opened – 10 things you missed this week
The UAE has revealed new tax guidelines, industrial investment plans and visa and transport projects this week. At the same time real estate analysts have focussed on cryptocurrency and proptech …
The Best Corporate Gifts Dubai Supplier Your One-Stop Shop for Unique and High-Impact Gifts
Where lasting business first impressions are to be made, there may be few things that are as effective as well-conceived, well-designed corporate gifts. For long standing clients, appreciated …
Innovative B2B payment solutions: Mastercard, SimpliFi join forces
KARACHI: Mastercard has partnered with SimpliFi, the leading regional Cards as a Service (CaaS) platform, to enhance digital payment adoption in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
4 new restaurants coming to Abu Dhabi this year
Diners, take note… One of the world’s fastest growing culinary hubs, Abu Dhabi has a fair few exciting restaurant openings in the works in 2025. Here are 4 new restaurants in Abu Dhabi you need to …
Abu Dhabi residential market shows resilience amid supply constraints
Average real estate sales rates across the Abu Dhabi market rose to Dh16,200 per sqm in Q1 2025 from Dh14,100 per sqm in Q1 2024, representing a 13.4 per cent year-on-year increase, a report showed on …
Active Abu Dhabi launches Misrah, an initiative to promote national identity and community well-being
Emirates Foundation was launched on 12 April 2005 as an initiative of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed …
Sharjah Police refer two men to public prosecution after road rage turns violent
Brigadier Ibrahim Musabah Al Ajel, Director General of General Department of Comprehensive Police Stations, affirmed that Sharjah Police deal firmly with such incidents that do not reflect a proper …