USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been handed an eight-year ban after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of three Anti-Corruption Code breaches linked to the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 …
Dubai Founders HQ, Mastercard launch founder finance solution to support startups
DUBAI, 3rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Founders HQ has partnered with Mastercard, supported by Pemo, to launch a new founder finance solution designed to help startups and SMEs save money, strengthen …
Emirates Becomes First Major Gulf Airline to Accept Crypto Payments
Emirates launches Crypto.com Pay for eligible UAE residents, enabling AED flight bookings while avoiding direct exposure to cryptocurrency volatility risks.
Middle East Tyre, Auto & Spare Parts Expo opens in Sharjah
Event brings together 51 exhibitors and 100 Chinese business delegates for trade, sourcing and investment talks, as exhibitors showcase products spanning the automotive aftermarket supply chain …
Sharjah Digital Platform records 2.65mln transactions in H1 2026
The Sharjah Digital Platform recorded rapid growth in the first half of 2026, reflecting progress in implementing Sharjah’s Digital Transformation Strategy 2026-2028, which aims to develop government …
METAS 2026 opens in Sharjah with international participation, reinforcing the Emirate’s position on the global exhibitions map
The opening ceremony was attended by H.E. Abdalla Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; representatives of the Shandong Business Council in the UAE; diplomatic …
Abu Dhabi law requires water tanks to be cleaned regularly; all you need to know
Under Abu Dhabi’s public health and general appearance law, drinking water tanks in every building across the emirate must be cleaned and disinfected regularly. Authorities have previously confirmed …
UAE approves Aani, Jaywan as new payment channels for federal service fees, fines
The moves paves the way for the adoption and rollout of both systems by other federal entities and collection banks …
Dubai Police reports drop in fraud and cybercrime, shuts down 103 fraudulent social media accounts in Q2
Dubai Police reports declines in fraud, cybercrime and economic crime in H1, credits AI and proactive investigations, and shuts down 103 fraudulent social media accounts in Q2 to protect the public fr …
Dubai launches media narrative committee for global image
Dubai has launched a new Dubai Media Narrative Committee to build a clear and unified communication strategy. The goal is to strengthen Dubai’s global image and keep messaging consistent across …
The hidden maintenance costs facing Dubai property owners – Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More
A minor leak can become an AED50,000 repair, while poor upkeep can erode rental income, delay sales and expose owners to new compliance risks under Dubai’s building safety law …
Abu Dhabi pet owners face fines as mandatory registration grace period ends
The registration of cats and dogs aims to reduce stray population, track pet records, enable proper identification and improve animal welfare …
UAE launches job seeker visa, allows foreigners to search for jobs without sponsor
The UAE has launched a Job Seeker Visa for foreigners and explained the requirements to apply and search for jobs without a sponsor in the country.
UAE authorities freeze ‘desi bling star’ Satish Sanpal’s assets over money laundering case
If you have seen the reality show Desi Bling, or even snippets of it, then one name which has risen in popularity is that of Satish Sanpal. The hospitality entr …
Week 8: Everything You Think You Know About Dubai Is Wrong
The UAE’s most populous city shines in luxury and opulence. But it’s also wildly diverse and ripe with possibility.
Dubai forms media narrative committee to counter misinformation, shape global impact
Its mandate covers everything from coordinating messaging among government bodies to guiding how Dubai engages with international media …
Digital Sharjah Platform records 2.65mln transactions in H1 2026, up 102%
The total value of transactions exceeded AED 514 million, surpassing the total value recorded for the whole of 2025 …