MediSun Energy, a global leader in osmotic (blue) energy technology, proudly announces its signing of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration. This significant milestone underscores MediSun …
UAE weather: Rain in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as temperatures drop
Rain fell across parts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Wednesday morning as the country gears up for more unsettled conditions and a drop in temperatures during the winter season.Residents woke up to leaden …
Mastercard Economics Institute predicts 5% GDP growth for the UAE
Consumer spending to rise by 4.3%; Consumer price inflation to reach 2.3%; Migration leading to rise in remittances; Women in the workforce growing …
UAE, Saudi drive Middle East M&A to $36bln in 2024
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Middle East has nearly doubled this year, driven by significant deals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The region’s inbound and domestic M&A deals reached $36 …
Nine Indians killed in bus crash in Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan area
India’s consulate in Dubai has pledged its support to the families of nine of its citizens killed in a bus crash in Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan area on Sunday night. Three compatriots who were among more …
UAE travellers face up to 20% price hike on flights, hotels for last-minute winter getaways
Mid-December to early January tend to be more expensive as schools close and many residents travel abroad for Christmas and New Year’s …
UAE residents whose kids benefitted from US birthright citizenship react as Trump vows to end scheme
Fatima Asaad, a Sudanese mother of two, feels a sense of relief knowing her children were granted American birthright citizenship before President-elect Do..
North Korean crypto network in UAE hit by U.S. sanctions
The United States has hit a North Korean-linked crypto laundering operation in the UAE with new sanctions. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned two Chinese …
Dubai Is Building a Mile-Long Elevated Walkway—and It’s Air-Conditioned
Dubai’s bonkers cityscape is about to get a pedestrian-friendly upgrade.
US Treasury and UAE target North Korean digital asset launderers
The United States and the United Arab Emirates imposed sanctions on individuals and firms enabling North Korea’s cryptocurrency laundering, disrupting networks funding DPRK’s weapons and missile …
Family Slams Government for Refusing to Help 18-Year-Old Sentenced to Dubai Prison for Sleeping with 17-Year-Old as Foreign Secretary Tells Citizens to ‘Follow the Rules’
The family of an 18-year-old jailed in Dubai for sleeping with a 17-year-old girl is accusing the UK government of failing to intervene and secure his release.
US Treasury Sanctions UAE-Based Firm for Laundering Crypto for North Korea
The US Treasury Department shut down a North Korean laundering crypto scheme using cryptocurrency to wash millions of dollars.
Understanding VPN Use in the UAE: What You Need to Know
However, residents and citizens need to know the legality of using VPNs under UAE law. Therefore, understanding the relevant laws and regulations related to VPN usage is crucial. This article explains …
UAE Government launches ‘Unified UAE Numbers’ Project
The UAE government has launched the “Unified UAE Numbers” project, a landmark national initiative to advance and strengthen the country’s statistical system to support its ongoing development across …
UAE tech leaders anticipate stronger demand for AI and cloud capabilities over next 12 months
The UAE is emerging as a trailblazer in AI adoption, with leaders implementing AI and data analytics and a vast majority (96 per cent) planning to enhance ..
UAE Middle East’s most economically competitive country in 2024: IMD
In the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024, the UAE climbed three places to seventh in the world, out of 67 countries. Saudi Arabia ranked at 16th, Bahrain at 21st, Kuwait at 37th, Jordan at 48th …
New Dubai developer to launch eight projects and a Membership Club on Dubai Islands
Mr. Eight Development, a European property developer, announced its entry into the UAE real estate market to deliver premium residential projects on Dubai Islands. With over 20 years of European …