Moroccan cultural producer Brahim El Mazned has been named a laureate of the 2026 UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture, one of the most prominent international awards recognizing contributions to the …
Sharjah police arrest men involved in deadly fight over social media dispute
Urging community members to act responsibly when using digital platforms, the police called on the public to report any negative or violent-inciting behaviour …
UAE salary rules: Employers compliant if 85 per cent of wages are paid on time
MoHRE says UAE employers are considered compliant if at least 85 per cent of wages are paid on time under the Wage Protection System …
Dubai Business Associates graduates 11th cohort, strengthening global talent pipeline
Dubai Business Associates celebrates 11th cohort graduation of 37 associates from 21 countries, expanding Dubai’s global talent pipeline through a fully funded nine-month leadership and consulting pro …
UAE starts taxing road tolls and parking fees
Dubai has started applying a 5% value-added tax to every road toll and parking fee, adding another income stream for the government. In recent years, monopoly toll operator Salik and fellow DFM-listed …
6 things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: June 5 to 7
Abu Dhabi, but make it a weekend well spent Abu Dhabi is in that sweet spot where the weekend feels like a menu you want to order everything from. There’s something new baking in the café scene, a few …
Dubai launches “SME in a Box” to help entrepreneurs start and run businesses faster and at a lower cost
New initiative by the Dubai DET consolidates licensing, banking, payments, logistics and telecom services into one integrated onboarding journey …
Dubai tourism sector aligns on strategy to sustain growth and global competitiveness
Dubai tourism leaders unite at DET City Briefing to boost resilience, events, infrastructure and partnerships, advancing the D33 Agenda to sustain growth and global competitiveness …
Dubai’s new platform allows SMEs to save Dh80,000 in fees
Called ‘SME in a Box’, the initiative will bring together 18 different entities across banking, payment, logistics, telecommunications, HR, and insurance.
Inside Dubai’s latest infrastructure move: RTA and JAFZA join forces on road standards
The agreement marks another step in Dubai’s broader efforts to improve road safety, enhance service quality across its transport infrastructure …
UAE ‘ahead of schedule’ to invest $1.4 trillion in US, says business council
US Business Council said the UAE is a safe, stable, and resilient platform for long-term investment, technology deployment, and commercial partnership …
Aleksei Skorodumov: Dubai and Central Asia are building a shared financial future
From banking and capital markets to Islamic finance and fintech, emerging partnerships are strengthening economic ties between Dubai and Central Asia …
Fintech.TV, ADX to launch region’s first live news studio at Abu Dhabi bourse
The collaboration makes Fintech.TV the first global financial media company to maintain a daily broadcast presence at ADX …
Dubai event calendar ranks among world’s busiest, officials say
Dubai’s event calendar ranks among the world’s busiest, with DET highlighting D33-driven sustainable growth, resilience, tourism expansion, and a major summer campaign featuring retail promotions and …
Fintech revenues hit record $504B in 2025: study
Revenue in the sector is growing four times as fast as in banks, according to a recent report by Boston Consulting Group and FT Partners.
Major Dubai free zone expands premium flexible office space
Sweid & Sweid has signed The Executive Centre (TEC) to operate 54,896 sq ft of premium flexible workspace across two floors at Sweid One in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), adding a serviced office …
Rising transport costs squeeze UAE small businesses as fuel, tolls and parking fees climb
Ride Skipper, a Dubai-based chauffeur service, said recent increases in fuel prices have significantly impacted its operating expenses …