Maria Kovalchuk, a Ukrainian model, travelled to Dubai to create content back in March, but had overslept and missed her connecting flight to Thailand. As a result, the 20-year-old met a man she had …
Dubai Land Department, Masdar City sign Memorandum of Cooperation to enable free zone companies to own properties in Dubai
Dubai Land Department signed a memorandum of cooperation with Masdar City, aiming to enable companies and establishments operating in the free zones under Masdar City to own land plots and properties …
Global FinTech funding hits $24b in H1 2025
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride …
New UAE bankruptcy court a ‘vital economic tool’
The UAE is setting up a dedicated bankruptcy court as it looks to strengthen its financial system and reassure global investors during rising corporate complexity. Based at the Abu Dhabi Federal Court …
UFC Abu Dhabi: Expert picks, best bets for Whittaker vs. de Ridder
The UFC will host its first of two 2025 fight cards in Abu Dhabi this weekend, as Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder headline UFC Fight Night in Etihad Arena on Saturday (3 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN+, …
UAE: No more OTPs? Here’s how banks will fight scams
One-time passwords or OTPs are now outdated in the face of the dramatic rise in sophisticated banking frauds, a Dubai-based cybersecurity expert told Khaleej Times, following news that UAE banks will …
UAE: Once a secret, this Dubai lake was revealed by the Crown Prince and is now visible from space
TL;DRLove Lake is a heart-shaped man-made lake in Al Qudra desert, built as a tribute to love and harmony.It was revealed by Sheikh Hamdan in 2018 through a surprise Instagram post.In 2021, KhalifaSat …
Wizz Air to resume Israeli flights next month as it quits Abu Dhabi
Budget carrier Wizz Air plans to return to full-capacity in Israel by September as it positions itself as the largest inbound carrier into the country, Chief Executive Jozsef Varadi told Reuters on …
Abu Dhabi holds the crown as the world’s safest city – again
Abu Dhabi has emerged as a beacon of security, claiming the title of the safest city in the world for the ninth consecutive year. According to the newly released 2025 Crime Index from Numbeo, a …
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi expands operations in Multan, Faisalabad
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi announced the expansion of its operations in Pakistan with increased flight frequencies to two key cities in Pakistan; Faisalabad and Multan.The increase in capacity further …
UAE: Authorities deporting, blacklisting thousands who failed to act during 2024 visa amnesty window
The UAE has intensified enforcement against residency violations after the 2024 visa amnesty expired. Over 32,000 individuals have been apprehended for not regularizing their status, facing …
UAE: This secret lake in Dubai stayed hidden until the Crown Prince posted it and now you can see it from space
Love Lake, a heart-shaped oasis in Dubai’s Al Qudra desert, was unveiled by Sheikh Hamdan in 2018, quickly becoming a popular attraction. This man-made lake features trees spelling “LOVE” and offers …
Proptech Startup Deed Launches Digital Portal for Investing in Dubai’s Residential Market
Real estate has long been a cornerstone of wealth-building, especially in a prime and surging market such as Dubai, but for many it has felt out of reach.
Dubai Airshow 2025 opens registration with new features and networking events
Dubai Airshow 2025 opens registration with new attractions like Airshow After Dark, Party on the Runway, and a focus on innovation and youth engagement.
No visa renewal in Dubai without clearing traffic fines, says GDRFA
Authorities clarified that the system does not halt the visa process entirely but prompts residents to settle dues …
Sharjah real estate transactions surge
SHARJAH, 24th July, 2025 (WAM) — Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded AED27 billion in transactions during the first half of 2025, a 48.1 percent increase from AED18.2 billion in the same period …
Wizz to ‘rationalise’ A321XLR fleet and curb growth after Abu Dhabi axe
Wizz Air chief Jozsef Varadi says the budget carrier is “rationalising” its Airbus A321XLR programme, following the decision to suspend its Middle Eastern operation. The airline is to axe its Wizz Air …