The beauty of jazz is that everyone is stepping into the unknown, but what was made clear from the International Jazz Festival in Abu Dhabi was that this was a show of unity. Celebrated jazz musician …
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi introduces middle ear implants for complex hearing loss in the UAE
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, successfully completes pioneering technology for hearing loss treatment in the UAE, with the successful completion of the first active middle ear …
Sharjah records 1.6 million hotel guests in 2024
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced that the Emirate of Sharjah welcomed approximately 1.6 million hotel guests in 2024, marking an 11 percent increase …
Crypto industry descends on Dubai as Trump euphoria recedes
Crypto enthusiasts descended on Dubai on Wednesday, gathering under the Gulf’s scorching sun and hoping the industry’s buoyant mood can keep going despite signs the euphoria around Donald Trump’s …
UAE waives late registration fines for corporate tax filers
The UAE has waived late registration fines for corporate taxpayers and certain exempt persons who failed to register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) within the deadline. The cabinet decision …
SBM Offshore Strengthens Gulf Presence with BP’s Kaskida Installation Deal
As part of the development, SBM Offshore USA has signed a contract with bp for the wet tow and installation of the Kaskida FPU. The award underscores SBM Offshore’s deepwater installation expertise, …
Sharjah hotel guest number jump 11% to 1.6mln in 2024
Sharjah attracted approximately 1.6 million hotel guests in 2024, reflecting an 11% increase compared to 2023, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has revealed. This growth …
Sharjah Airport receives over 4.5mln travellers in Q1 2025
The airport also recorded more than 27,000 aircraft movements, handled over 52,000 tonnes of cargo, and processed an additional 3,000 tonnes through sea-air cargo operations …
UAE says it foiled attempt to transfer ammunition to Sudan’s army
UAE authorities intercepted millions of rounds of ammunition at an airport which were being illegally transferred to Sudan’s army, Emirati state media said on Wednesday in a report that the Sudanese …
Blending Business with Belonging: How Global Families Are Rethinking Where They Live
According to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2024, the UAE attracted over 6,700 millionaires in 2024 — the highest net inflow of any country globally. A significant portion of these …
Inside the Trump Organization’s first high-rise in Dubai — home to the world’s highest pool
A Middle Eastern city long known for its ultra-luxury homes will have a brand new tower to add to its glittering skyline — and it will be the region’s only Trump-branded skyscraper. The Sun reports …
Tax Hikes, Migration and Political Uncertainty Defined the Past Decade in Luxury Real Estate
Big financial epicenters that once led the world have fallen out of favor while emerging cities became billionaire magnets in a new world order for high-end housing …
UAE supplies 41.4% of Japan’s oil imports in March 2025
Japan imported 32.48 million barrels of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates in March 2025, accounting for 41.4 percent of its total oil imports, according to data from the Agency for Natural …
Abu Dhabi to integrate face biometrics in hotels in ‘Smart Travel’ ramp up
The initiative will ensure a seamless and safer visit as they work closely with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security.
On first state visit, Aoun lauds UAE-Lebanon ties, says ‘past behind us’
The Lebanese president’s visit to the UAE is the first by a head of state in years, as ties between the two countries became increasingly strained during Hezbollah’s growing influence in Lebanon.
Rashford heads to Dubai for injury rehab
Marcus Rashford has flown to Dubai to complete the first part of his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury as he aims to be fit for England’s matches in June against Andorra and Senegal.
Indian Oil signs $1.4bn LNG import contract with Trafigura
The contract, which is set to commence in the latter half of this year, will see LNG prices tied to the US Henry Hub benchmark.