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 …
UAE and Côte d’Ivoire to boost bilateral economic cooperation
Organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in coordination with the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), a high-level …
Chinese, Hong Kong investors fuel Dubai property boom
In Dubai, luxury property transactions averaged $743,000 in Q1 2025, with foreign buyers, including Chinese investors, paying a premium at $1.12 million on average.
Dubai startup positions yerba maté as matcha rival in wellness beverage boom
Raji Tarabay, a senior manager at Publicis Media Group, founded his company, Yerba, in early 2025 after identifying an untapped opportunity in Dubai’s competitive wellness market for the traditional …
Dubai Chambers showcases Dubai’s competitive advantages to 60 companies from Madagascar
“Dubai’s non-oil trade with Madagascar increased by 90% during 2024, reaching a value of AED 1.3 billion.” …
UAE: Will petrol prices drop in June after inching up in May?
Petrol prices in the UAE could see a small cut when new rates are announced for June 2025 at the end of this month. Brent oil mostly traded in the low $60s a barrel range in May 2025, which is …
Binghatti and ADIB to bring Sharia-compliant home finance solutions to the UAE real estate market
Agreement will facilitate homeownership for UAE residents and support the growth and maturity of the UAE real estate market …
PH, Dubai biz working on deals ahead of CEPA signing — DTI
Philippines and Dubai businesses are exploring partnerships to boost two-way trade and investments ahead of the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CEPA). Among the initial …
Tyler Burnett turned a toothache into a VC-backed company. Here’s an exclusive look at the pitch deck he used to raise $3 million for dental startup Wally Health.
Years before Wally, Burnett had launched businesses in media and fintech back in his native Canada. But his unfortunate dental experience sent him down a rabbit hole of research into the industry.
How India’s fintech revolution reveals why tax advisory still needs the human heart
While AI excels at tax compliance mechanics, it lacks the human intuition crucial for personalized tax planning. Human advisors offer strategic guidance, and provide clarity amidst complex regulations …
‘Agentic AI’ takes over credit sanctions role as UAE banks make major strides in digital banking
The digitalisation drive is leading to the emergence of major partnerships between banks and fintechs in the region …
Adnoc Drilling secures $1.15bn offshore contract for AI-integrated jack-up rigs
Adnoc Drilling, the Middle East’s largest drilling company, has awarded a $1.15 billion contract for two jack-up rigs to Adnoc Offshore as the company continues to expand its fleet. The 15-year …