The Roads and Transport Authority in Sharjah (SRTA) has implemented a package of qualitative traffic diversions, which achieved noticeable fluidity of …
Ghost Exchange Shelbit moved $4B in Iran sanctions funds through Dubai
Iran crypto sanctions evasion took a new form with Shelbit, a Dubai ghost exchange operating above a budget hotel that processed $4 billion for IRGC-linked wallets, Iran’s central bank, and 2,000-plus …
UAE financial sector proves resilient
The UAE’s financial sector has continued to demonstrate strength and stability despite a challenging regional environment, with banks and financial …
First ‘Harry Potter’ Experience Arrives In Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Four years ago Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi rocked the industry when it announced it was developing a Harry Potter land. Potter is now making his presence felt in the park.
Bybit Adds Six xStock Assets as Collateral Across Margin Trading, Crypto Loans and Institutional Loans
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, now supports six xStock assets as collateral. The move extends collateral eligibility across three of Bybit’s core lending …
Under directives of UAE President, UAE Year of Award launches
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Year Of Award has been launched as a national recognition platform …
Reporter’s notebook: In Dubai’s sun and sand, AI, server farms, and optimism bloom
On the ground, it’s clear that the city and emirate is working hard to position itself as a tech hub for the future.
UAE free zones guide: Everything entrepreneurs and investors need to know
Selling in the UAE: A free zone company cannot sell directly to mainland customers. It needs a mainland distributor or a dual licence to do so. Where the company can operate: Mainland companies can …
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 opens July 2 with 90 per cent sales, concerts and cash prizes
Citywide festival blends mega discounts, live concerts, dining deals and family fun Dubai: Dubai’s most anticipated summer festival is back. Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 runs from 2 July to 30 …
Sharjah court convicts trio in illegal Mounjaro sales case
Three people have been convicted in Sharjah after authorities uncovered an unlicensed operation selling prescription-only Mounjaro injections through social media.The Sharjah Misdemeanours Court found …
Free beach workouts, family entertainment: 7 things to do in Sharjah this summer
More than 50 experiences will take place across the emirate as part of a summer programme aligned with the UAE’s Year of the Family 2026 …
UAE president’s Serbia visit highlights growing strategic partnership
UAE President’s Serbia Visit Highlights Growing Strategic Partnership …
UAE to Overhaul How It Prices All Crude Oil After Wild Swings
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., the UAE’s state oil company, said it would change how it prices its crude oil grades, months after wild swings in the benchmark it has been using to underpin its sales.
Why community is becoming fintech’s greatest competitive advantage
When people think about financial technology, they often picture artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital banks or the latest payment innovation. Yet behind every successful fintech ecosystem lies …
Why the Right Free Zone Can Shape Your Business Setup in Dubai
From customer access to visa quotas to tax considerations, choosing the right Dubai free zone requires careful planning. Here’s what business owners should know for a seamless business setup.
Dubai Police returns 6,040 lost items to owners in five years, including jewellery worth millions
Dubai Police reunited owners with 6,040 lost items in five years, from million-dirham jewellery to sentimental keepsakes, using a unified platform, strict verification and a smart delivery service acr …
Dubai launches first fully electric community bus service
Residents, office workers, and visitors will soon have a new and easy way to move around Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) and Uptown Dubai. From August 1, a fully electric community bus service will start …