The UAE’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has seen a 40 per cent year-on-year jump in trade volume and a 17 per cent increase in trade value from India in 2024, according to a statement. More than 2,300 …
Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 showcases global collaborations, youth empowerment
Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 recently concluded, spotlighting global partnerships, Arab talent and year-round initiatives shaping the UAE’s creative future …
Fuelling a Sustainable Future: IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi Announces Second Intake for M.Tech. in Energy Transition and Sustainability and Ph.D. in Energy and Sustainability
IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) announces the second intake for its Master of Technology (M.Tech.) program in Energy Transition and Sustainability and its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Energy …
Exploring The Future Of FinTech And Business Borrowing
For fintechs and financial service providers looking to modernize their offerings, learning to navigate developments in automated lending will not be optional.
Savina Harrilall: from food science aspirations to leading people strategy in fintech
In a world where the narrative of individual potential is contended by external limitations, Harrilall’s journey serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of resilience, adaptability, and advocacy …
How Embedded Finance Is Quietly Transforming Startup Business Models
Traditional banks are having a hard time keeping up with customers’ expectations for embedded finance. In this guest commentary, Arthur Azizov, founder and investor at B2 Ventures, provides some …
5 Press Release Distribution Platforms That Actually Reach Fintech Investors
Getting your fintech startup in front of the right investors requires more than just having a great product. It’s about ensuring that your main news stories, an …
To Drive Innovation In Fintech, Think Like A Gamer: Four Lessons Fintech Should Learn From The Gaming Industry
For me, my background in the gaming industry, where I served as CTO of Electronic Arts, has helped me think about the fintech customer experience in new ways. Here are four key lessons from gaming …
UAE clarifies tax rules for real estate investors
UAE tax authorities issue public clarification over Corporate Tax rules for investors in Real Estate Investment Trust …
FTA clarifies corporate tax exemptions of investors in REITs as a qualified fund
According to the FTA’s clarification, issued today, for tax periods beginning on or after the 1st of January 2025, resident and non-resident legal persons investing in a REIT that is exempt from …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce members’ exports, re-exports increased by 16.8% in Q1 2025
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced details of its key achievements during the first quarter of 2025. The impact achieved …
We’re LIVE: Fintech LIVE Dubai 2025
Join us NOW for FinTech LIVE Dubai 2025 where you can hear from the likes of Vodafone, SWIFT, Santander, HSBC, Capgemini and more …
Fintech connectedness: How it can predict economic crisis
The rapid evolution of financial technology (fintech) in the UAE and the broader GCC region has brought immense opportunities for economic growth and financial inclusion. However, with increased …
Dubai: Jafza marks 40 years, reports Dhs713bn in non-oil trade in 2024
DP World has since replicated Jafza’s model across 11 zones globally, including in the UK, India, Dominican Republic, and Somaliland …
Sharjah approves new employee leave policy
Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved a new leave policy in the Sharjah government called “Care Leave.” Read-Skip the traffic: RTA to …
Sharjah Ruler directs introduction of Care Leave of up to 3 years for working mothers who birth children with disabilities or chronic illnesses
Based on a study and recommendations submitted by NAMA in collaboration with Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services …
JKIA: Bodies of 3 Kenyans Killed in Sharjah Fire Arrive Amid Grief and Mourning
The bodies of three Kenyan men who died in a deadly fire in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), have arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).