Under the theme ‘A Futuristic Vision for Smart Economies,’ the 7th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF), set to take place on September 18-19 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, …
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi announces more than 800 organ transplants performed in emirate
In recognition of World Organ Donation Day, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, …
Sharjah real estate developer Alef Group completes Hayyan master infrastructure
Sharjah real estate developer Alef Group has announced the completion of the master infrastructure for the Hayyan development. The project includes the Arim and Alma neighbourhoods which are …
Amazon teams up with UAE free zone as it targets 100,000 businesses in online retail store
Online retailer Amazon.ae is targeting 100,000 businesses in its store by 2026 and is teaming up with a free zone in the UAE as it looks to boost e-commerce in the country.
Ruwad Foundation unveils 2023 Report, showcasing support for Sharjah’s SMEs
SHARJAH, 13th August, 2024 (WAM) – The Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), affiliated with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), has published its 2023 Annual …
Financial Services Market: The Rise Of Fintech And Digital Banking
On a global scale, fintech industry growth ranks in the top twenty, which is no small fit for a market segment that has never been too eager to embrace innovation. But the times are clearly …
Cybersecurity firm to use UAE as base to expand in region
TAC Security, a leading global cybersecurity company specialising in vulnerability management, is planning to open its first office in the Middle East in D..
Look: Is this one of Dubai’s 2 new Salik gates set to open in November?
The new toll gates were first announced early this year, aimed at optimising traffic flow and reduce congestion on key routes …
Health Insurance Programme for Citizens Over 45 Launched in Sharjah
The Emirate of Sharjah has initiated a new health insurance programme aimed at citizens aged 45 and above who currently lack coverage. The programme is expected to benefit around 8,000 people, with an …
UAE clarifies tax payment rules
The UAE has issued a clarification on rules for payment of Corporate Tax in the country. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirmed that the first Tax Period of a newly established company, in respect …
Middle East sees surge with 14 IPOs raising $2.64 billion, led by UAE, Saudi Arabia
The IPO market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remained resilient during the second quarter of this year, …
Political crypto game intensifies as Kamala Harris jeopardizes ‘Trump trade’
US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is now leading in the polls and has caught up with Trump in prediction markets, while Democrats are attempting to mend their …
EU warns X over illegal content risks. Musk replies with Tropic Thunder insult meme
Inciting violence and hate speech is likely to be illegal content in all the EU markets where the DSA applies, whereas an interview with Trump might qualify as a very tedious listen, but the fact of …
55 of Dubai’s coolest cafés and coffee shops
A caffeine fix isn’t hard to find in Dubai, in fact you’re actually spoilt for choice. The city is showing no sign of slowing down either, as more and more coffee shops keep popping up on the regular.
Dubai Maritime Authority, Gulf Craft for providing marine crafts’ registration services
The Dubai Maritime Authority at the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Gulf Craft for facilitating procedures related to maritime vessel …
‘Dubai offers safety for women in business’, says German expat
Dubai’s appeal as a “safe place” for women has played a major role for women in business, says German national Angela Thomas, CEO and Founder, Angel Success Consulting-FFZCO. Angela, 48, is an …
Dubai realtor eyeing global expansion
The most recent announcement is of an expansion plan as it attracts Africa’s most powerful, influential, and wealthiest to invest in Dubai’s high-end properties. This is to strengthen R&H Properties’ …