Fifty-three test takers passed the special professional licensure examination (SPLE) for master plumbers, while none passed the SPLE for customs brokers, both given last month.
Cigna Healthcare Becomes First Health Partner For UAE Startup Ecosystem Ignyte
Companies registered with Ignyte gain access to tailored health plans from Cigna Healthcare Coverage includes mental healt …
Fintech sandbox expands access to capital for SMEs
The controlled sandbox mechanism in the banking sector is expected to significantly enhance access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), experts said at a recent seminar on the …
UAE: Dubai Chambers hosts workshops on corporate tax, employment law for employee compliance
Dubai Chambers hosted two workshops focused on corporate tax and employment law updates for HR professionals and business leaders in the UAE’s private sector. Key topics included corporate tax …
UAE Digital Spending Surge Expected in Coming Months : Checkout.com
As the UAE gears up for another season of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), data from Checkout.com reveals a sharp increase in digital spending.
Ajman Bank and VaultsPay Partner to Launch Co-Branded Payment Processing Solution and Instant Settlement for Business Clients
Ajman Bank has launched a comprehensive co-branded payment processing solution for its business clients, developed through its strategic partnership wit …
There’s a new update on the Abu Dhabi flying taxis – and it’s *huge*
It’s time to get excited – Abu Dhabi flying taxis are coming in faster than you can say ‘takeoff’. Just a few weeks ago, the Abu Dhabi Aviation Group announced a strategic collaboration with Archer to …
Abu Dhabi: Archer begins test flights of eVTOL aircraft ahead of regional launch
Archer conducted the first test flight of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi …
Step-by-Step Guide to Company Formation in Dubai
Dubai has become one of the easiest places in the world to start a business. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, more than 18,000 new companies were registered, according to the Dubai Department of …
Dubai’s off-plan market booms as Business Bay leads luxury sales surge
According to the Dubai Residential Market Snapshot by CBRE, off-plan sales in Dubai rose by over 46 per cent year-on-year during the first five months of 2025, reflecting buyers’ preference …
Aptos RWAs Hit Half-Billion Mark
Aptos (APT) just elbowed into the Top-3 real-world-asset chains, parking more than $540 million of tokenized stuff on its ledger. That haul covers everything from BlackRock’s (BLK) money-market fund …
Dubai real estate sets new half year record as sales climb to Dh326.7 billion
The Q2 sales value was 25 per cent higher than the previous peak of Dh147.2 billion set in Q4 2024, while transaction volume rose 5.39 per cent above the earlier high recorded in Q3 last year.
Dubai launches landmark plan for first-time homeownership
The First-Time Home Buyer Programme was officially launched on Wednesday during a press conference at Dubai Land Department attended by Majid Al Marri, CEO of Real Estate Registration Sector at Dubai …
United Arab Emirates Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Report 2025: Prepaid Cards Enhance UAE Public Transport, Driving Smart City Goals
The UAE’s prepaid card and digital wallet market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7%, reaching $12.43 billion by 2029. Driven by increased digital adoption and government initiatives, this market …
China, India, UAE Top Kenya’s Import List with Goods Worth Over Ksh 108 Billion
China, India, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerged as Kenya’s top sources of imports in April 2025, cementing their positions as key trade partners. Recent data from the Kenya National Bureau of …
Dubai Customs celebrates first cohort of security training graduates
Dubai Customs has celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of participants in its security refresher course, held in collaboration with the Dubai Police Academy.The ceremony was attended by …
Off-plan sales surge in Dubai’s Business Bay: What’s driving the boom?
The figures underscore rising investor confidence in the district’s central location, upscale living, and consistent returns …