Al Junaid further noted that since its establishment in 1977 as the UAE’s first cooperative, Sharjah Cooperative has balanced economic growth with social responsibility, with projects such as the …
Sharjah Festival of African Literature returns with continent’s leading authors and poets
Lemn Sissay, the British-Ethiopian poet, writer and playwright, widely regarded as a leading contemporary voice in spoken word and narrative literature, best known for his memoir My Name Is Why (2019) …
UAE overhauls Commercial Companies Law with new ownership and transfer rules
UAE amends Commercial Companies Law, allowing share classes, company transfers across zones and emirates, and boosting growth …
ADNOC Takes FID on SARB Deep Gas Project Offshore Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has taken a final investment decision on the SARB Deep Gas Development, a strategic …
ADNOC Advances UAE Gas Security with SARB Deep Gas Project
The project will deliver 200 million scfd of gas by 2030, enough to power 300,000+ homes daily, supporting UAE gas self-sufficiency . ADNOC Advances UAE Gas Security with SARB Deep Gas Project . ADNOC …
How UAE finance is redefining innovation through impact
Abu Dhabi-raised entrepreneur and businessman Mahmoud Abu Ebeid swapped construction for code in 2020. Now his software company, GSS Group, powers payment infrastructure for 23 UAE financial …
UAE companies report subdued December sales
PMI data shows rising cost pressures Higher salaries having big impact Consumers buying ‘less impulsively’ UAE businesses entered the new year without the usual festive-season boost, with …
UAE offers ‘citizenship’ to businesses under new corporate law 2026
UAE companies now officially hold ‘citizenship’ status, recognizing them as Emirati entities under a new Commercial Companies Law. This move, applicable to mainland and free-zone businesses, enhances …
UAE’s dirham stablecoin race widens as RAKBank nets in-principle approval
RAKBank is preparing to join the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) fast-evolving stablecoin ecosystem after receiving in-principle approval on Wednesday from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates …
UAE RAK BANK receives in principle approval to launch AED stablecoin
Rak Bank has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to issue an AED-backed stablecoin.
Fate of Yemen separatist leader deepens southern crisis as Saudi-UAE tensions linger
The leader of Yemen’s southern separatists, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, was in the port city of Aden on Wednesday, the group said, after he skipped a flight to Riyadh for talks on a crisis that caused a …
Baidu’s Apollo Go gets Dubai’s very first driverless testing permit
Apollo Go secured Dubai’s first permit for fully driverless testing, enabling operations without a human safety driver on designated public roads. These development positions Apollo Go for potential …
Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games sets new benchmark
More than 1,000 athletes competed in Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games, which took place from 10-14 December 2025 …
5 completely free events happening in Dubai this week
From laser shows to free fireworks, the free events are around for a limited time, so don’t skip on your chance to see them before things wrap up.
Four deceased in Abu Dhabi crash laid to rest in Dubai
A sombre and emotional scene unfolded on Tuesday afternoon as four young Indian expatriate brothers, who were tragically killed in a car crash in Abu Dhabi, were laid to rest side by side at Al Qusais …
Baidu’s Apollo Go Secures Dubai’s First Fully Driverless Testing Permit, Launches Local Operations Hub
Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) today announced that Apollo Go, its autonomous ride‑hailing platform, has received Dubai’s first driverless vehicle trial permit from the Roads and Transport …
Ziina launches Violet, a lifestyle membership built for everyday spending in the UAE
UAE residents live fast, global, and digitally connected lives. They shop online across currencies, commute daily, dine out, stay active, and rely on brands that seamlessly fit into their routines.