Dubai (AFP) – Rory McIlroy got his 2025 season under way with a two-under-par 70 first round at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday. The Northern Irishman won the season-ending DP World Tour …
US amateur David Ford upstages McIlroy and Rahm to share lead in Dubai
A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world’s top players at the Dubai Desert Classic to take a share of the first-round …
GIFT IFSC not competing with Dubai or SIngapore jurisdiction, should be looked as an alternative rather, says Dipesh Shah of GIFT IFSC
The purpose of GIFT IFSC is not to compete with other jurisdictions like Dubai, Singapore, or Hong Kong but to rather ensure that investors have an alternative option, said Dipesh Shah, executive …
Edinburgh locals can land ‘dream job’ travelling the world with a tax free salary
A major airline is looking for cabin crew in Edinburgh – and the job comes with some incredible perks including a tax free salary.
UAE residents can invite friends, relatives for up to 90 days with visa service
The authority warned of administrative penalties that will apply for violations such as overstaying or failing to leave the country …
Abu Dhabi Customs launches development of integrated customs operations system supported by AI
The meeting focused on advancing the collaboration between Abu Dhabi Customs and CrimsonLogic to implement the Integrated Customs Operations System …
UAE: Sustainability Week Summit concludes in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 15, 2025 Abu Dhabi on Wednesday closed its sustainability week summit (ADSW), the world’s first global energy event in 2025, with muscle in renewables and a …
‘Bittersweet’ relief for Palestinian diaspora in UAE as expats voice cautious optimism over Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Under the first phase of the agreement, 33 Israeli hostages – including all women, children, and men over 50 – will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners …
Kenya-UAE Partnership: All You Need to Know about Ruto’s Multibillion Shilling Deal with Abu Dhabi
William Ruto inked a multibillion-shilling comprehensive partnership deal with the United Arab Emirates, aimed at enhancing trade between the two countries.
UAE Tax authority to levy VAT from Crypto mining service providers
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a clarification regarding VAT (Value Added Tax) for those dealing in cryptocurrency …
Dubai’s Crypto Tower Landmark Set for 2027 Debut
Dubai is gearing up to add another architectural marvel to its skyline with the launch of the Crypto Tower, a groundbreaking 17-story landmark. Aimed at catering to the city’s rapidly growing …
Crypto criminals pocket almost $51bn in 2024
There has been a steady diversification in crypto crimes away from bitcoin in 2024, with stablecoins now occupying the majority of all illicit transaction volume …
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy concludes its participation in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025
Through its participation, the DoE highlighted its pioneering role in driving the energy sector’s transformation …
UAE real estate: Abu Dhabi property sales, rentals see strong 2024 growth; Al Reem Island tops apartment searches
The analysis highlights rising demand and price increases across affordable and luxury property segments in Abu Dhabi …
Philippines, UAE’s Masdar agree $15 billion renewable energy project
United Arab Emirates state energy firm Masdar has signed a $15 billion renewable energy deal with the Philippines to develop solar, wind and battery energy storage systems, providing it with up to 1 …
UAE to get GCC’s longest ‘green river’ as Dh3.5-billion real estate project announced in Sharjah
Sharjah will get the longest ‘green river’ in the Gulf region as a new Dh3.5-billion (nearly $1-billion) mixed-use project has been launched by Kuwait Real..
Dubai is now in the second phase of winter – here’s how to make the most of it
The second phase of the Dubai winter is officially here and it means that we’ll have a period of “intensified cold” until February 10 …