His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, revealed a project to build hotel apartments opposite Al Souq Al Jubail in Kalba, equipped with …
UAE growth forecast raised to 5% for 2026 as trade set to hit $1tn
Standard Chartered raises UAE 2026 growth forecast to 5%, citing resilient non-oil activity, strong trade links, buoyant domestic economy …
IBM unveils the technologies defining the global and UAE business landscape in 2026
DUBAI, UAE – The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) has unveiled Five Trends for 2026, a new report identifying the forces that will redefine competitive advantage for organizations in the UAE and …
ADB Urges Pakistan to Fix Tax Barriers to Unlock Fintech Growth
ADB says Pakistan must simplify taxes and compliance to unlock fintech growth, expand financial inclusion, and compete regionally.
ZIINA introduces Violet, everyday benefits from the UAE’s most loved brands
Ziina, the UAE’s leading homegrown consumer and business payments platform, today announced the launch of Ziina Violet, a new lifestyle membership that brings together everyday benefits from the UAE’s …
Ziina introduces Violet as it evolves into a daily lifestyle platform
Designed around the habits that shape life in the UAE, Ziina Violet provides practical, recurring value through benefits that fit naturally with how people already eat, shop, commute, exercise and …
APA: An Analysis of Widely Adopted Tool for Tax Certainty from UAE Perspective
This article explains how the UAE’s APA regime reduces transfer pricing disputes. The key takeaway is enhanced predictability for complex related-party …
Dubai sailing season opens with 43ft race
Dubai’s offshore sailing calendar moves into gear this weekend as Dubai International Marine Club stages the third leg of the Dubai 43-foot Sailing Race, marking the first competitive fixture of the …
‘Sharjah Week of the Stars’ to kick off Wednesday
Sharjah will host “Sharjah Week of the Stars”, organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, …
UAE financial markets soar in 2025, signaling strength and global investor confidence
Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange also posted solid gains, with its general index rising 6.09% over the year to close at 9,992.72 points – an increase of approximately 574 points from the 9 …
Dubai targets 90 per cent cashless transactions by 2026 under new DFZ-DOF agreement
Dubai steps up cashless ambitions as Department of Finance and Free Zones Council sign deal to advance digital payments by 2026 …
Network International becomes first payments platform to power Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin
Dubai, UAE: Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has become the first payments platform to enable regulated Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE …
Sharjah Literature Festival celebrates the capacity of words to link societies
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and with the support and guidance …
UAE aviation strengthens role as economic benchmark
The UAE aviation sector strengthened its global standing in 2025 with regulatory, sustainability, and infrastructure contributing up to 18% of GDP …
Dubai World Trade Centre to host 71 events in H1 2026; see details
During H1, events pause during Ramadan, before resuming after Eid with DUPHAT in March and Middle East Energy in April, DWTC said …
Dubai new home supply likely to ease
DUBAI: The chief executive officer (CEO) of Dubai’s Union Properties PJSC expects surging construction and land costs to put the brakes on the supply of new homes in the emirate’s booming real-estate …
Sharjah Ruler opens 22nd Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival
H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the 22nd Sharjah Festival of Arabic Poetry on Monday evening. The festival, which runs for …