Over the past few weeks, I’ve been trying to run Roar—my Dubai-based architecture and interior design studio—while obsessively refreshing Flightradar24, checking updates from the UAE’s National …
Sharjah Judicial Department to stay closed on March 25-26 due to unstable weather
Judicial Department of Sharjah announced the suspension of receiving clients at the department’s headquarters and courts on Wednesday and Thursday, March 25 …
Paying it forward: How UAE businesses are showing up for each other amid uncertainty
As the UAE’s business landscape continues to be impacted by geopolitical tensions in the region, a growing number of companies in the country are introducing initiatives to support their peers through …
Alshaya Group CEO: “The goal is to embed Primark into the daily routines of UAE consumers as quickly as possible”
Driving the expansion is Alshaya Group CEO John Hadden, who said the decision to move quickly reflects confidence in both the brand and the market. “We wanted to get across the market as quickly as …
EXCLUSIVE: Plans for the region’s first indoor surf park in Dubai moving ahead despite turmoil
Surfbase Dubai has opened its fourth investment round as it looks to capitalise on what it sees as a gap in the city’s sports and leisure offering …
Securing Your Future: A Guide to Fintech Internships in 2026
This guide is all about how to find and make the most of fintech internships, so you can get a foot in the door and build a solid future. Get to know the fintech world by looking at different areas …
India extends UAE gold import authorisations to June 30
NEW DELHI, March 24 (Reuters) – India has extended tariff rate quota (TRQ) authorisations issued in the 2025/26 fiscal year for gold imports under the India-United Arab Emirates trade pact to June 30, …
Gold Import TRQ License Extended Under UAE Trade Pact
India extends validity of gold import licenses under the India-UAE CEPA trade agreement due to geopolitical issues. Details inside.
Sultan Al Qasimi inaugurates 35th Sharjah Theatre Days
H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the opening ceremony of the 35th Sharjah Theatre Days on Tuesday evening at the Cultural Palace.The …
Iran war: Hedge fund Millennium explores swapping Dubai for Jersey
Hedge fund Millennium is exploring possible ways to settle staff who do not wish to return to Dubai in Jersey, with firms seeking tax-favourable alternatives as the Middle Eastern conflict rages. The …
Gold import quota licences under India-UAE pact get extended till June 30
The Centre has extended the validity of tariff rate quota (TRQ) licences issued for gold imports under the India-UAE free trade agreement, offering relief to importers facing supply disruptions amid …
Who Is The American Small Business Now? Banks May Not Know
Fintech made it easier than ever to start a business. Now data reveals why verifying who actually did is the sector’s next unsolved problem.
The 2026 FinTech Awards Finalists Revealed
The FinTech Awards – operated by international awards body The Cloud Awards – has today confirmed its finalists, featuring leading organizations working within the financial technology sector.
Vault22 launches AI-powered wealth platform in the UAE
Fintech platform Vault22 has launched in the United Arab Emirates, introducing an AI-powered wealth platform designed to help individuals budget, save, and invest more effectively through a single …
The UAE is offering businesses a tax credit of up to 50 percent on R&D spending
The UAE has launched the first phase of its Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentives Program, which will see business benefiting from a non-refundable tax credit of up to 50 percent on qualifying …
‘Fintech moves from pilot stage to real infrastructure in Qatar’
Qatar s fintech sector is entering a new phase where real financial infrastructure is being deployed, moving beyond pilot projects and …
‘Fintech moves from pilot stage to real infrastructure in Qatar’
Qatar s fintech sector is entering a new phase where real financial infrastructure is being deployed, moving beyond pilot projects and …