SHARJAH: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri decree appointing a director …
Premier Marine Shipyards launches new offshore support vessel
In a major leap forward for regional maritime capability, Dubai-based Premier Marine Shipyards has announced the launch of its most advanced offshore support vessel to date -Rawabi 73, a 70-m Anchor …
Abu Dhabi expects more rapid growth for its financial centre
The rush of financial firms setting up in Abu Dhabi to tap the oil-rich emirate’s wealth funds and Middle East markets will continue at pace, the official in charge of expanding its financial hub has …
How Dubai is using smart packaging, AI to measure food freshness, ensure safety
A unified permit system by Dubai Municipality has cut down the time taken for business operators to apply for permits by 75 per cent.
Sharjah Islamic Bank lists $500m sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
Sharjah Islamic Bank on Tuesday listed a $500 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. This latest transaction brings the Bank’s total outstanding on Nasdaq Dubai to $2.5 billion across …
Abu Dhabi’s luxury property market soars in 2025 as branded residences quadruple
Abu Dhabi’s luxury and branded residences segment is experiencing record-breaking growth in 2025, with branded residence launches increasing fourfold compared to the previous year, data showed. Driven …
‘A positive step’: School principals, parents hail new Abu Dhabi policy of teaching Arabic in nurseries
Several school principals reported that they had already introduced Arabic phonics and letter recognition in kindergarten in previous years.
UAE’s large scale projects signal ambition towards a sustainable economy
The UAE remains buoyant and forward-thinking, with large-scale transformation initiatives signaling the government ambition to create a sustainable economy for citizens and visitors alike, an industry …
UAE authority warns of fake forms taking ‘exemptions’ for study abroad policy
Authorities in UAE on Tuesday warned residents of a new scam that has been making the rounds on social media. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has said that some “unofficial …
UAE announces 10,000 air-conditioned rest shelters for delivery drivers during summer
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that more than 10,000 air-conditioned rest stations equipped with comfort amenities will be provided for use by delivery …
Madagascar Turns To UAE To Protect Economy From Trump Tariffs | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Madagascar Turns To UAE To Protect Economy From Trump Tariffs | Firstpost Africa | N18G The Indian Ocean island nation of Madagascar is rushing to protect its economy from steep tariffs by the Donald …
Dubai court rejects mother’s plea seeking partition of villa she co-owns with her son
Dubai Real Estate Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Asian woman seeking to cancel the co-ownership of a villa in Dubai between herself and her son, as …
Hotspots, key trends underpin Dubai real estate boom
Three standout trends, including a big uptick in branded residences, a shift to the suburbs, and luxury villa demand surge are driving Dubai’s property market buoyancy as the emirate’s economy …
Regulated crypto jurisdictions are rendering offshore havens obsolete
Regulated crypto jurisdictions like the UAE are replacing offshore havens as global attitudes toward digital assets shift.
The rise of regulated defi jurisdictions are closing up offshore crypto havens
For much of the last decade, offshore jurisdictions were the only option crypto startups and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects could rely on, owing to how hostile governments were to digital …
Dubai Land Department and PRYPCO announce second tokenized real estate property worth $653,000
Less than a month after the first tokenized property was sold out, PRYPCO Mint, the joint initiative between the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and …
UAE Lottery announces two new games with top prize of Dh1.25 million
The UAE Lottery has launched two new games, called Marble Run and Lucky Lagoon, with a top prize of Dh1.25 million. The games will be regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority …