Dubai has announced new rules for free zone businesses in the Emirate. New rules will encourage growth and allow businesses to operate outside of the free zone they are licensed to operate from.
The Rise of Middle East Fintech: Unicorns, Investments, and Regional Growth
Pioneers of the Region Though valuations of regional MENA fintechs are much smaller, many of the region’s first wave of unicorns have been fintechs as well. UAE-born, KSA-headquartered …
Revolutionizing Rent: Tern Rewards Unveils The UAE’s First Digital Rental Payment And Rewards Platform
Tenants can now pay for rent using their credit card, earn loyalty points and get rewarded for their biggest annual expense
Abu Dhabi Entities Are Deepening Their Crypto Footprint
Abu Dhabi’s MGX invested a record $2 billion in Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The abundance of capital and crypto-friendly regulatory frameworks are driving the UAE’s “bold …
Home away from home: Why Indian startups are flocking to Dubai’s free zones
Dubai’s free zones offer the perfect blend of tax benefits, regulatory ease, and access to global markets, making it the preferred choice for Indian startups and SMEs looking to scale beyond borders.
NMDC Energy wins $2.64bn Lower Zakum offshore contract
MEED reported in February that Adnoc Offshore had selected contractors for the three main EPC packages for the estimated $7.5bn Lower Zakum Long-Term Development Plan-1 project …
SEWA unveils largest 220 kv substation to boost energy infrastructure of Sharjah
The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) has launched the largest 220 kV substation in the network, located at the airport area in Umm Fannin.
Gulf Marine Services vessels win contract extensions
Gulf Marine Services (GMS), a leading provider of self-propelled, self-elevating support vessels to the offshore energy industry, has announced that two of its vessels have secured three-year contract …
Abu Dhabi Inflation Up 4.95% In June On Housing, Utility Costs
The month-to-month consumer goods prices in Abu Dhabi went up 1.1 per cent in June on rising housing and utility costs, according to data is …
Check Out For Instructions Before Entering Water In Sharjah
As many as 20 people drowned on beaches in the emirate since August, according to the Sharjah Police.Authorities have urged the p …
Sharjah Traffic Jams Down 10% Thanks To New Radars
The Sharjah Police have recorded a 10 per cent decrease in traffic jams on the emirate’s roads thanks to a radar system that was introdu …
The Ultimate Guide to Business Setup in UAE
Business setup in UAE has become a global business hub, attracting entrepreneurs and investors from around the world. Its strategic location, business-friendly policies, and tax advantages make it an …
Ignite Energy Access to set up global headquarters in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a strategic agreement with Ignite Energy Access, a leading pan-African provider of the full range of Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions, to …
Sharjah shines!
As the cultural stronghold of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah has a wide range of attractions and activities on offer for every kind of traveller to make the most of.
The 50 Hottest Fintech Startups In 2025
After a bruising 2023, when market values for financial technology companies hit their lowest levels in years, the industry showed signs of recovery in 2024. Valuations for some of the biggest …
How A Fintech Saved Itself By Targeting Buy-Now, Pay-Later Addicts
The stock market noticed. The future looked grim in mid-2022 for Minneapolis-based Sezzle, an also-ran in the fast-growing buy-now, pay-later fintech business. It had burned through most of the $ …
7 ways KSU’s fintech master’s program is shaping the future of digital payments
Welcome to Georgia, the epicenter of the fintech revolution, where over 70 percent of all U.S. electronic transactions are handled. Known as “Transaction Alley,” Atlanta is not just about peaches …