Ajman and Sharjah municipalities have banned the sale of Zamzam water in commercial establishments due to concerns about counterfeit products. This action follows the discovery of a fake Zamzam …
Abu Dhabi private schools must display performance ratings on plaque at entrance
All private schools in Abu Dhabi must have a plaque showing performance ratings displayed prominently at their entrances. The move, announced on Monday afternoon by the Abu Dhabi Department of …
Thousands of Russian tourists stranded in UAE due to regional tensions
By bnm Gulf bureau More than 10,000 Russian tourists and business travellers have been affected by flight cancellations and delays in the UAE due to the Israel-Iran conflict, with 2,000 currently …
Brand apathy on the rise among UAE consumers, especially Gen Z, study shows
Almost two-thirds (65 per cent) of UAE’s consumers and 61 per cent of the UAE’s Gen Z population don’t pay attention to the brands they’re buying — as long as the product meets their needs, a study …
Islamic New Year 2025: UAE declares June 27 a private sector holiday
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on Monday that the private sector would observe the day off …
UAE flights cancelled amid Middle East airspace shutdown
Airlines are scrambling to reroute as escalating disruptions shut down skies over Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Jordan—causing widespread cancellations and delays . UAE flights cancelled amid Middle East …
Bitcoin sets up regional HQ in Dubai’s DMCC
The world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has set up its regional headquarters in Dubai’s DMCC as it plans to build partnerships across the region. The new base will be in DMCC’s Crypto Centre, …
Oia Properties: Leading Abu Dhabi brokerage signals Al Fahid Island’s as most exciting residential launch since Saadiyat
Al Fahid Island sits between Yas and Saadiyat, two of Abu Dhabi’s best-performing real estate destinations. Both have seen price growth of over 25% in the past 24 months. With limited waterfront …
$7 Billion Hedge Fund Pharo Plans Abu Dhabi Hub For Africa Team
New York-based hedge fund Pharo Management is in the early stages of establishing a presence in Abu Dhabi, according to people familiar with the matter, joining the growing wave of global money …
Abu Dhabi is driving ‘significant opportunity’ amid UAE real estate surge, experts say
Backed by major infrastructure, investor interest, and a strategic long-term vision, Abu Dhabi’s quiet transformation is starting to turn heads …
Ghana has lost $11 billion to gold smuggling, links to UAE, report finds
Ghana is losing billions of dollars in revenue annually to smuggling from its booming artisanal gold mining sector with much of the gold flowing to the United Arab Emirates, according to a report by …
UAE’s Ministry of Defence strengthens its environmental credentials with Tabreed and Emerge
The project was officially inaugurated by a senior delegation from the Ministry of Defence, Tabreed and Emerge. This initiative follows the unveiling of the UAE Armed Forces Climate Change Strategy in …
Bitcoin.com chooses Dubai’s DMCC Crypto Centre for MENA headquarters
Global crypto leader Bitcoin.com opens its first office in the MENA region Bitcoin.com is known for introducing millions of users to digital assets through its accessible educational platform and …
Israel-Iran tension: UAE fuel prices could rise as oil rates nears $100, experts warn
Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have sent shockwaves through oil markets, with crude prices spiking sharply after Israel’s strike on Iranian targets. As fears of broader conflict grow, …
UAE: No fines for small companies on late registration of Emirati employees
The initiative targets small businesses with four or fewer Emirati employees, granting them a waiver on fines for delayed registration of insured staff or late processing of end-of-service benefits …
Sharjah Police Bust 3.5M Captagon Pills Hidden Underground
Sharjah Police have just dropped one of their biggest busts yet. In a massive anti-narcotics operation dubbed “Bottom of Darkness”, officers uncovered over 3.5 million Captagon pills—worth a …
Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc makes $19bn bid to take over Australia’s Santos
Adelaide-based Santos said that XRG, comprised of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company and US private equity fund Carlyle, had tabled an indicative cash offer of …