Petronas and project partners UAE’s national oil company Adnoc and UK independent developer of CCS and hydrogen projects Storegga last August signed a Joint Study and Development Agreement (JSDA) to …
UAE and India sign 8 strategic agreements across key sectors
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence; and Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister …
Sharjah showcases its economic and investment opportunities
The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) have concluded their participation at ‘AIM Congress 2025’, showcasing a wide range of sustainable …
EU and UAE agree to launch free trade talks
The European Union and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to launch free trade talks, the EU and UAE said on Thursday, amid the upheaval and uncertainties created by U.S. President Donald Trump’s …
Why are global investors in Dubai shifting their focus to plots?
Dubai’s property scene is now buzzing with a new trend: foreign investors are increasingly turning their attention to plots of land. Drawn by the promise of high returns, tax perks, and a thriving …
Abu Dhabi slashes speed limit on these 2 key roads
The Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) confirmed the updated speed regulations on social media platform X. The move aims to enhance road safety. Speed limi …
Fintech Plaid raises $575M at a $6.1B valuation, says it will not go public in 2025
Plaid, which connects bank accounts to financial applications, has sold about $575 million worth of common stock at a $6.1 billion post-money valuation, the fintech company confirmed to TechCrunch.
A UK tax rate of 67% makes Dubai move the obvious choice for the non-domiciled
That’s on top of the 10,000 millionaires who left the UK last year, taking their tax contributions, investments and business activity with them. The UAE was a favoured destination.In light of a …
UAE and India sign eight initial pacts in key sectors from logistics to health care
The UAE and India signed eight initial pacts across various key sectors, from logistics to health care, that are aimed at deepening economic ties between the countries. The preliminary agreements also …
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Completes Acquisition of Terna Energy
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has completed the acquisition of 100% of share in Greece’s Terna Energy.The …
India-based Ambit Global Private Client expands footprint into Dubai
Ambit, a leading India-based financial advisory for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and Family Offices, announced its expansion into the UAE with the opening of the Ambit Global Private …
FinTech LIVE Dubai Q&A with Niki Kouri, Prudential Financial
FinTech Magazine speaks to Niki Kouri, Chief Digital Officer of Emerging Markets at Prudential Financial ahead of FinTech LIVE Dubai on 6 May 2025 …
Abu Dhabi authorities shut down restaurant for posing ‘significant risk to public health’
Abu Dhabi authorities have asked another restaurant to shut down for posing a “significant risk to public health”. Located in New Shahamah of Abu Dhabi, the restaurant has been found in violation of …
100-year leasehold plan launched for all nationalities in Sharjah land project
ASAS Real Estate, the real estate arm of Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), on Wednesday announced that all non-Arab nationalities will be granted the right to 100-year leasehold ownership its Al Saja’a …
Singapore’s RV Capital Is Set to Join the Hedge Fund Influx Into Dubai
Singapore-based macro hedge fund RV Capital Management is set to open an office in Dubai, a move that will further bolster the Middle Eastern city’s credentials as a burgeoning hub for the industry.
Avaloq opens new office in DIFC for UAE expansion
Avaloq, a provider of private banking, wealth management and investment management technology, has inaugurated its new regional office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
How UAE-India trade corridor helps keep prices low, quality high for imports in Dubai
A trade agreement signed by UAE and India in 2022 has helped to keep the cost of imported Indian products low in Dubai, according to a local retailer. Nilesh Ved, Chairman and CEO of Apparel Group, …