The UAE’s torturous bid for 2026 World Cup qualification will extend to an additional round after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Uzbekistan in Abu Dhabi. The point was enough to guarantee the Uzbeks …
Sharjah Ruler wishes UAE President, Vice Presidents on Eid Al Adha
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has wished UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice …
UAE’s cross-border business horizon brightens, study shows
With 94 per cent of businesses projecting strong growth in cross-border activities despite looming tariff challenges, the UAE leads global trade optimism, according to HSBC’s 2025 Global Trade Pulse …
Too much AI control now can be a risky business, tech entrepreneur says
Recent insights show that AI works best as a support tool, not a decision-maker. When businesses let machines steer strategy, hiring, or customer service without human oversight, the risks are real.
Fintech giant Wise plans to shift main listing to New York as London sheds innovative companies
Wise’s listing shift underscores years of pain. “U.K. stock market continues to take a succession of blows to the head,” one expert said.
Eid al-Adha 2025: When and where to watch the biggest Eid fireworks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
UAE gears up for Eid Al Adha in 2025. A four-day holiday is announced for all. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Al Ain will host grand celebrations. Fireworks displays are planned across emirates. Yas …
Sharjah real estate: Alef breaks ground on $300m Al Mamsha Raseel development
Sharjah real estate developer Alef has broken ground on Al Mamsha Raseel, the third zone of its landmark “Al Mamsha” development located in Muwaileh, Sharjah. Valued at AED1.1bn ($300m), the project …
Bridging Dubai and Singapore: A private banking mission in a changing world
As wealth in the Gulf rises and client expectations shift, Bank of Singapore’s head of private banking for Europe and the Middle East, Ranjit Khanna, is further strengthening the financial institution …
UAE to ban single-use plastic products’ import, production, trade from 2026
The UAE will implement a comprehensive ban on the import, production, and trade of single-use plastic products from January 1, 2026, said Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and …
NymCard acquires Middle East BNPL firm Spotii
UAE’s NymCard has acquired buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) Spotii, a deal that paves the way for the fintech firm to offer its financial services client base a fully customisable BNPL product tailored …
JINGDONG Property Launches First Logistic Infrastructure Asset in Dubai Supply Chain Upgrade: Sets New Benchmark for Efficient Operations
JINGDONG Property (also known as JD Property), the infrastructure investment and management platform under JD.com, China’s largest retailer, today announced the successful completion of its first …
GRSE tie-up with German shipowner for multi-purpose vessels
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) signs key agreements with German firm Carsten Rehder and Dubai-based Aries Marine to build multi-purpose vessels and offshore platforms, boosting its …
GRSE share price hits record high after signing MoI with German shipbuilder; stock up 19% in 3 days
GRSE has proven to be a multibagger stock, delivering over 2,100 per cent returns in the last five years. Year to date, the stock has jumped over 100 per cent, making it one of the top performing …
Abu Dhabi’s IRH to buy Alphamin control for C$503m
INTERNATIONAL Resources Holding (IRH), a subsidiary of UAE’s International Holding Company, said it had agreed to buy a controlling 56% stake in Canadian-listed tin producer Alphamin Resources for …
Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel to manage new ADNOC-owned Das Hospital
Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel Holdings will manage ADNOC-owned new Das Hospital on Das Island. The deal marks a major gain for Burjeel, which until now has focused on building and managing its own brand …
Man on Abu Dhabi-bound flight faces 7-year jail, Dh183,500 fine for bomb threat
The Singapore Police Force said it was informed about the social media post containing a threat to blow up an aircraft and managed the identify the man within an hour of the post.
Dubai home sales surge to record $18.2bln amid population boom
Dubai’s property deals reached a record AED 66.8 billion ($18.2 billion) last month, marking a staggering 44% increase over a year ago amid a population boom.