Dubai Mall, one of the world’s biggest malls, has announced the closure of three important access routes ahead of the New Grand Drive opening …
Sharjah Police Bust 3.5M Captagon Pills Hidden Underground
Sharjah Police have just dropped one of their biggest busts yet. In a massive anti-narcotics operation dubbed “Bottom of Darkness”, officers uncovered over 3.5 million Captagon pills—worth a …
Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc makes $19bn bid to take over Australia’s Santos
Adelaide-based Santos said that XRG, comprised of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company and US private equity fund Carlyle, had tabled an indicative cash offer of …
UAE Airports Update Travellers on Extended Cancellations
Airlines in the UAE are continuing to suspend services across multiple destinations as the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict leads to widespread airspace closures in the region.Over the weekend, major UAE …
AI in fintech: Bridging the financial divide, not widening it
As AI transforms fintech, the focus must shift from speed and scale to inclusion and impact. The need is for a human-centred, AI-driven approach that empowers underserved communities and bridges the g …
Abu Dhabi state oil firm makes USD 18.7 billion bid for Australia’s Santos
SYDNEY: Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company is leading an USD 18.7 billion takeover bid for Australian energy group Santos as it seeks to build a global natural gas giant, the two firms said Monday.
UAE gold prices trade high on Monday, likely to impact jewellery demand
Gold prices in UAE dipped slightly as markets opened on Monday morning, but trading close to a two-month high due to the Israel-Iran war. Spot gold trading at $3,418.76 per ounce down 0.43 per cent …
UAE’s Binghatti Launches Asset Management Unit With $1 Billion Target
UAE-based Binghatti has launched an asset management unit targeting $1 billion in Shariah-compliant real estate and private credit strategies. Binghatti Capital aims to attract institutional investors …
Dubai’s AI Operating System: A strategic blueprint for governments and future of African economies
Dubai has fundamentally redefined governance by declaring artificial intelligence as its “operating system” – a transformative approach that weaves AI into the very fabric of public services, decision …
UAE real estate giant Binghatti Holding launches $1bn asset management arm in Dubai
UAE real estate developer Binghatti Holding Ltd has launched Binghatti Capital Limited, an asset management firm based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) that plans to manage …
Dubai real estate: Metro Blue Line to turn infrastructure into wealth generator, says fäm Properties CEO
Construction began last week with the laying of the foundation stone for the first station at Dubai Creek Harbour …
DMCC crypto centre welcomes Bitcoin.com as it sets up regional headquarters in Dubai
Bitcoin.com sets up its first MENA office in DMCC Crypto Centre, joining over 650 blockchain and Web3 companies …
UAE to achieve $1.1trnl trade target early as non-oil sector booms: Sheikh Mohammed
UAE’s non-oil foreign trade saw growth of 18.6% year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, reaching AED 835 billion …
Flexible summer work hours: Dubai government launches new initiative
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced the rollout of the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative across all Dubai Government entities, following a successful pilot phase in …
Unlocking Possibilities: How Karin Drane Built A Multi-Million Dollar Empire Out of Dubai
Drane has leveraged the boutique business model across her two different entrepreneurial pursuits—all while championing a four-day working week!
Dubai’s Deira City Centre Announces Dhs22m Redevelopment
Dubai-based Deira City Centre (DCC), one of the oldest malls in the emirate, announced that it is investing Dhs22 million to redevelop its facilities. The new developments will have a staggered …
Bee kills billionaire: UAE doctors warn of rare cardiac risks due to insect stings
According to initial reports, billionaire Sunjay Kapur is believed to have accidentally swallowed a bee during a polo game, which allegedly led to a heart attack …