His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, chaired the second meeting of the permanent executive committee of the Sharjah Higher Council for …
UAE launches emergency airport plan amid travel disruption
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security activates emergency business continuity plan …
Dubai: Mega Palm Jumeirah plot sells for staggering $100 million
This landmark deal is indicative of a broader trend witnessed throughout 2025, as Dubai continues to achieve unprecedented milestones in its real estate sector.
Dubai’s office market sets new records in first quarter
While ready offices still dominate the sales market, off-plan transaction values rose a staggering 741 per cent – nearly eightfold – to reach a new high of Dh800 million in Q1 …
BOHO GROUP: How Two Cousins Built Dubai’s Fastest-Growing Women-Led Conglomerate in Just 10 Months
In the heart of Dubai’s dynamic business landscape, a remarkable story of passion, ambition, and legacy is unfolding. Meet Sucheta Sharma and Urvashi Lakhanpal–two visionary cousin sisters who, under …
Sellers warned against Dubai chocolate craze amid food safety risks
Dubai chocolate has become a sweet sensation on the likes of TikTok, but the FCA warns that some products may not be safe to sell.
Sharjah Ruler appoints Secretary-General of SCHESR
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree regarding the transfer, promotion, and appointment of a Secretary-General for …
Schonfeld Backs Abu Dhabi Hedge Fund Startup With $500 Million
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is backing a new hedge fund in Abu Dhabi, allocating about $500 million to Omar Newera, a former Waha Capital portfolio manager, according to people familiar with the …
GCC tops export destinations for Dubai Chamber of Commerce members with value of Dhs40.5 billion in Q1
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that markets within the Gulf …
Dubai’s office market sets new records, with AED2.8bln worth of sales across 933 transactions – Cavendish Maxwell
Dubai – Dubai’s office real estate market has set new records for sales values and volumes, with investors spending AED2.8 billion across 933 transactions in Q1 2025, according to new insight from …
Dubai SME facilitates AED1.29 billion in contracts to SME members of Emirati Supplier Programme in 2024
The Emirati Supplier Programme, managed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), …
Dubai real estate: Shamal unveils 90-unit residential development at historic Dubai Zoo site
Residents will have access to amenities centred around courtyards including a club house, wellness area, children’s play area, family pool, lounge and gym …
UAE SaturnX stablecoin infrastructure provider raises $3 million
SaturnX, the infrastructure provider for stablecoin-based cross-border payments with headquarters in Dubai, UAE, has closed a $3 million seed round.
Community living in Sharjah: Inside Alef’s next-gen developments
Sharjah’s real estate appeal stems from its strategic location, offering proximity to Dubai while maintaining a unique cultural identity …
Sharjah school staff convicted in Indian boy’s death
Court has convicted two school staff members of negligence in the death of eight-year-old Indian student Rashid Habib, more than a year after he died following a fall at his school in Muwaileh …
Energy security is driving Abu Dhabi’s tilt at overlooked Santos
The pull of LNG is proving strong in the Middle East, driving the surprise takeover bid for an Australian producer that others have looked at and left.
UAE coast guard evacuates 24 people from oil tanker crash east of the critical Strait of Hormuz
The Emirati national guard says it has evacuated 24 people from an oil tanker after a collision between two ships just east of the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz.