Dr. B.R. Shetty, the founder of NMC Health, was once a billionaire and a prominent figure in the business landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). However, his empire came crashing down after U.S.
UAE Eid Al Adha expected dates; Dubai real estate top areas; New Saudi commercial law; Trump plans Gulf visit – 10 things you missed this week
Eid Al Adha in the UAE, Dubai real estate analysis, Donald Trump’s plans to visit the Gulf and more top news stories this week …
Technical snag hits Air India Express flight to Sharjah
Air India Express flight from Tiruchi to Sharjah delayed due to technical issues, passengers deboarded and accommodated on another flight.
Dubai rolls out new parking fees from April 4: Everything you need to know
For events at Dubai World Trade Centre, parking in the 200 surrounding spaces will cost AED25 per hour from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Events scheduled for 2025 include: Under premium peak pricing, parking …
UAE’s Maseera acquires Egyptian fintech ADVA
Maseera Holding for Financial Investments (Maseera), a portfolio company of 2PointZero and part of International Holding Company (IHC), announced the acquisition of ADVA, an innovative Egyptian …
Fuse raises $6.6M to fix a payment problem for companies expanding to MENA
Dubai-based Fuse, which simplifies cross-border payments in MENA with API that provides virtual IBANs, has raised $6.6 million in seed.
Dubai’s tax-free salary vs India’s living cost: CA decodes if you plan to take up a job in UAE
Nitin Kaushik, a Chartered Accountant, underscores the high cost of living in Dubai, where rent, groceries, and transport are pricier than in India. He warns of job insecurity, as job loss leads to …
‘I have no interest in that’: Viral Dubai chocolate a ‘gimmick’, Bread Ahead boss says
Bread Ahead operates 9 locations in Dubai, Riyadh, and Jeddah, with plans to expand to 12 locations and 3 bakery schools by mid-2025, its founder exclusively told Arabian Business …
QED Leads $75 Million Round for Remittance Startup Felix
Remittance startup Felix Pago raised $75 million in a Series B round led by QED Investors as it looks to expand operations to more countries in Latin America and broaden its product offering. The …
Bank Frick Expands to Dubai
Bank Frick is expanding to Dubai with a new branch in the DIFC to enhance its blockchain and fintech presence in the Middle East.
Dubai’s business and tech culture tops Silicon Valley: NVIDIA, Amazon-backed startup founder
Frontier tech refers to emerging technologies at the cutting edge of scientific breakthroughs and real-world implementation. The startup he founded is called Nucleus AI, which has since worked with …
Dubai-based Bulgarian couple are in the business of parties that end at 10pm
Dubai-based Bulgarian couple Stoyan Angelov and Johana Angelova are redefining nightlife with a concept as refreshing as their relationship.Please Leave by 10 is their brainchild—a party that starts …
Fifteen Bermudian women attend conference in Dubai
Bermuda took centre stage last week as Tinee Furbert, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, led a delegation at the International Women’s Leadership Conference in Dubai. The event was …
Understanding the Role of FinTech in Online Casino Operations
Online casinos have developed rapidly over the years, and much of that change has been fuelled by financial technology.
Illegal Betting On UAE Fintech’S Platform: Court Takes Note Of Fresh Complaint By ED
In fresh trouble for a tainted UAE-based Fintech Company, a Special Court in Delhi has taken congnisance of a Supplementary …
Payments Fintech Fuse Raises $6.6 Million, Targets MENA Region
Fuse, founded by TrueLayer veterans, has raised $6.6 million in a funding round led by Northzone. Other investors include Flourish Ventures, Alter Global, and …
Impact of Trump’s tariffs on UAE will be ‘multifaceted’ but ‘minimal’, say experts
The imposition of a 10 per cent tariff on UAE by US president Donald Trump will have a multifaceted but minimal impact on the country’s economy, according to experts. However, some noted that …