A Ukrainian model has opened up on her harrowing experience in Dubai, where she claims she was brutally tortured by ‘rich Russian kids’ in a five-star hotel party. The 20-year-old Maria Kovalchuk said …
Abu Dhabi has once again been ranked as the safest city in the world
It’s official: Abu Dhabi has once again claimed the crown as the safest city in the world. In a world where safety is everything, the UAE’s capital is setting the gold standard, leaving other global …
UAE could see up to five IPOs before year-end, says Citi
Valuations are under scrutiny, especially in markets such as Saudi Arabia, according to Citi’s Managing Director and Head of MENA Equity Capital Markets …
Why the world’s wealth is flowing into the UAE, and what that means for the next generation
Family offices today are going beyond just managing investments and into broader territory like governance, education, and even resolving family disagreements.
UAE’s biggest bank FAB beats quarterly profit estimates on strong revenue growth
First Abu Dhabi Bank , the UAE’s largest lender by assets, reported a 29% increase in second-quarter net profit on Wednesday, driven by strong revenue growth.
Dubai: DP World announces massive expansion of Mina Al Hamriya Port
Dubai approves major upgrade for Mina Al Hamriya Port to handle larger vessels and support growing regional trade demands. Dubai: DP World announces massive expansion of Mina Al Hamriya Port. DP World …
Sharjah women, baby deaths spark urgent call for mental health support, abuse awareness
First case involved an Indian mother and her infant child, which authorities believe as suicide linked to prolonged abuse; nine days later, Indian woman Athulya Shekhar was found dead in her apartment …
Bank of Sharjah posts net profit of AED268 million in H1 2025
SHARJAH, 22nd July, 2025 (WAM) — Bank of Sharjah has announced its financial results for the period ended 30th June 2025. The Bank posted a net profit of AED268 million for the first half of 2025, …
UAE doctor helps build policy mandating car seats for newborns after hospital discharge
Dr Atrak began his work by personally funding materials and training sessions. He noticed that hospitals and caregivers in the UAE are largely supportive once they understand the risks.
UAE: After heavy rains, dust storms, haze, will there be relief from the summer heat?
Experts say these patterns are expected to continue intermittently over the next few days — with a more active system forecast around July 25-26.
Dubai Racing Club, France Galop Announce Strategic Partnership
The collaboration “marks a significant step in fostering international cooperation and promoting excellence within the global racing community.” …
Dubai-based Emirates begins massive recruitment drive with for 17,300 job openings
Emirates Group plans to add staff in 350 different roles across the group in the financial year that ends next March, expanding its overall workforce by 14%. The new jobs will include over 4,000 at …
Staying in Dubai this summer? Here are 11 must-visit cool indoor venues for sports and entertainment
Dubai’s new indoor activity guide, launched under the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign, highlights top air-conditioned venues for sports, family fun, and edutainment. From skiing and football to …
Model who was in coma from ‘being attacked’ after party in Dubai explains what happened to ‘evidence’
A Ukrainian model has opened up on her harrowing experience in Dubai where she claims she was attacked after a party. Maria Kovalchuk was found on a Dubai roadside in March this year with a number of …
‘She complained of torture last year’: Kerala mother’s death in Sharjah sends ripples back home
The death of Athulya, the mother of a 10-year-old girl, reportedly took place on her 30th birthday and has led to outrage in Kerala. The couple’s only daughter has been staying with Athulya’s parents …
What Eric Xing’s Abu Dhabi project says about the next phase of AI power
As U.S. and China battle over AI dominance, the UAE is quietly building soft power—with Eric Xing at the helm of its most ambitious intellectual project.
Body of Indian woman found dead in Sharjah repatriated, daughter laid to rest in Dubai
The social worker associated with the body repatriation said that the mother’s body was flown to Trivandrum on Tuesday evening via an Air India Express flight that departed from Dubai at 5.30pm …