With this development, Franklin Templeton now operates across all three financial jurisdictions in the UAE: onshore Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Dubai International Financial Centre ( …
New underground tunnel to ease Sharjah-Dubai traffic; Al Taawun monument to be rebuilt
Acknowledging the public’s sentimental attachment to the landmark, Sheikh Dr. Sultan reassured residents that the monument’s absence will only be temporary …
UAE launches artificial intelligence and data authority under new federal framework
The UAE has launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Authority, a new federal entity that will oversee the country’s AI, data, and digital government initiatives under a single framework, as …
UAE and France leaders discuss strategic ties on sidelines of G7 Summit
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets France’s Emmanuel Macron at the G7 Summit to strengthen strategic ties, expand cooperation in investment, AI, energy and culture, and discuss Middle East d …
The ecosystem effect: Startups within Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 have raised more than US$2.7 billion since its 2019 launch
Hub71’s 2025 Impact Report has revealed that startups within its Abu Dhabi-based global tech ecosystem have, since its inception in 2019, raised more than US$2.7 billion in funding and generated US$1.
Andrea Bocelli to perform in Abu Dhabi during F1 Grand Prix week
The Italian tenor will bring his Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour to Etihad Arena on December 2 as part of the newly launched Yasalam Classics concert series …
New mental health service launched in Abu Dhabi with personalised therapy for children
SAKINA for Children can help up to 500 children per month; services are delivered in Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam …
Pakistan Business Council Dubai AGM 2026 highlights UAE ties, unveils business app
The Pakistan Business Council Dubai (PBC Dubai) successfully hosted its annual general meeting (AGM) 2026 at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai, bringing together members, business leaders, …
UAE president to participate in G7 summit in France
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is set to join fellow world leaders at the G7 summit in France this week, where the US-Iran peace process and the critical reopening of the Strait of …
UAE President arrives at G7 Summit venue in France
Accompanying the President during the visit is a delegation that includes a number of ministers and senior officials …
Dubai Property Frenzy Cools But Sellers Hold the Line on Prices
Three months into a conflict that has roiled the Middle East, a nuanced picture is emerging on the state of Dubai’s housing market. The total value of transactions is down steeply, though prices have …
Dubai tenants using Smart Rental Index to negotiate rent reductions
Dubai tenants who signed leases during periods of stronger rental growth may now have a clearer basis for discussing renewal terms at a lower rate with their landlords …
Dubai to build 31 new pedestrian bridges by 2030 as walking, cycling trips surge
The ambitious plan comes as pedestrian deaths in the emirate have dropped 98% over 18 years, while walking trips have risen to over 326 million annually …
Abu Dhabi’s $15bln PPP model helps broaden investor sources, transfer risk
Abu Dhabi’s new AED 55 billion ($15 billion) public-private partnership (PPP) program launched last month marks a pivot in in the emirate’s established infrastructure funding …
Dubai’s VARA tightens crypto AML rules, forcing firms to track FATF blacklists in real time
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has issued new anti-money laundering guidance that pushes licensed crypto firms toward more data-driven and frequently updated risk assessments. The …
UAE, 79 other nations condemn drone attack near Barakah Nuclear Plant
The statement said the attack by armed factions in Iraq constituted a ‘flagrant violation of international law… and threatens peace and security’ …
Katie Price Rushes Back to Dubai After Lee Andrews Prison Release
Katie Price had hinted earlier that her marriage was on shaky ground. But her latest trip to Dubai is telling a very different story. Just days after husband Lee Andrews was released from prison in …