A $7.4 million court ruling involving Dubai-based virtual asset broker XBase is putting renewed focus on how financial institutions assess …
Free K-pop concert, fireworks to kick off Dubai K-Fest on September 25, 26
The 10-day event celebrates South Korean food, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, bringing together Korean brands, businesses and talent across the emirate …
EQT launches Middle East platform, opens Abu Dhabi office
EQT has announced the launch of its Middle East platform and the opening of an office in ADGM, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi. The office is the first location within a broader …
What’s behind the delay in cancelling the Qatar and Abu Dhabi GPs?
The clock is ticking for a decision to be made regarding the final F1 rounds of the year in Qatar and Abu Dhabi – but the hosts are playing hardball …
Abu Dhabi targets 35GW of PV by 2035
Abu Dhabi’s utility, Emirates Water and Electricity (EWEC), is targeting more than 35GW of solar capacity by 2035.
Central Bank imposes strict sanctions on branches of Bank Melli Iran operating in UAE
UAE Central Bank sanctions Bank Melli Iran branches in the UAE, banning all financial transactions to and from Iran over regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering violations …
AUSTRIACARD Delivers First Jaywan Payment Cards for Wio Bank in the UAE
VIENNA–AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS has produced and delivered the first Jaywan payment cards for Wio Bank PJSC, supporting the continued expansion of the UAE’s domestic card scheme and strengthening the …
UAE ranks fourth globally in nuclear facility protection
ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has recorded significant progress in the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Nuclear Security Index, ranking fourth among 48 …
UAE central bank moves against Bank Melli Iran branches as US sanctions tighten the noose
The UAE Central Bank has launched urgent reviews of Bank Melli Iran branches after the US Treasury sanctioned the Dubai branch’s Iranian general …
UAE MOHRE warns public against deepfake scams
UAE MOHRE warns residents about deepfake scams using fake videos, voice recordings and images to impersonate officials, urging verification to protect personal data and avoid financial fraud …
UAE, Saudi Arabia Face Onslaught of Increasingly Complex Cyberattacks
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia absorbed half of all cyberattacks recorded across the Gulf region in the first half of 2026.
Dubai’s next chapter has more than one centre
Dubai’s future map may look less like one dominant centre with suburbs around it and more like a network of interconnected economic hubs …
Private equity firm EQT launches Middle East platform and opens Abu Dhabi office
By Federico Maccioni ABU DHABI, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Swedish private equity firm EQT is launching a Middle East platform, it said on Wednesday as it opened an office in Abu Dhabi, establishing an …
India, France and UAE are betting on AI together: What the trilateral cooperation could mean for jobs, startups and computing
The India-France-UAE trilateral is looking to turn complementary capabilities into concrete projects in AI and other emerging technologies. For India, the partnership could open new avenues for talent …
Satellites, security and sovereign cash: Inside the UAE’s space strategy
As the UAE significantly expands its satellite capabilities and attracts new investment, its space ambitions are taking on growing commercial and strategic significance …
Blueberry Strengthens MENA Presence with CMA Category 5 License and Dubai Office Launch
Blueberry Financial Consultation, a global provider of online trading services, has announced a key milestone in its Middle East expansion strategy with the acquisition of a Category 5 License from …
Dubai sees summer shift as tenants switch homes for lower rents
The median rent on new apartment leases was AED 94.6 per sq ft n August, 8.3% below its October 2025 peak of AED103.1 …