The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) on Monday said it has begun engagement with firms selected for its Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox in the next phase to test financial products and …
UAE weather tomorrow: Fair to partly cloudy skies; Abu Dhabi temperatures to hit 44°C
Light to moderate Southeasterly winds are expected to blow, becoming Northwesterly winds, freshening at times, with a speed of 10 – 25, reaching 40 Km/hr.
What is Zamzam water: Why shops in Sharjah and Ajman are now banned from selling it
Ajman and Sharjah municipalities have banned the sale of Zamzam water in commercial establishments due to concerns about counterfeit products. This action follows the discovery of a fake Zamzam …
Abu Dhabi private schools must display performance ratings on plaque at entrance
All private schools in Abu Dhabi must have a plaque showing performance ratings displayed prominently at their entrances. The move, announced on Monday afternoon by the Abu Dhabi Department of …
Thousands of Russian tourists stranded in UAE due to regional tensions
By bnm Gulf bureau More than 10,000 Russian tourists and business travellers have been affected by flight cancellations and delays in the UAE due to the Israel-Iran conflict, with 2,000 currently …
Brand apathy on the rise among UAE consumers, especially Gen Z, study shows
Almost two-thirds (65 per cent) of UAE’s consumers and 61 per cent of the UAE’s Gen Z population don’t pay attention to the brands they’re buying — as long as the product meets their needs, a study …
Islamic New Year 2025: UAE declares June 27 a private sector holiday
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on Monday that the private sector would observe the day off …
UAE flights cancelled amid Middle East airspace shutdown
Airlines are scrambling to reroute as escalating disruptions shut down skies over Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Jordan—causing widespread cancellations and delays . UAE flights cancelled amid Middle East …
Hong Kong-based LianLian Global bridges China-Middle East payment gap with fintech tool
Firm expects Dubai operations to contribute 10 per cent of its payment transaction volume in the first year of operations, Hong Kong head says.
Abu Dhabi private schools to display performance ratings – What every parent needs to know
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: In a landmark initiative to enhance transparency and strengthen community engagement, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has introduced …
Guide to Korean Film Festival 2025 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai: Parasite, The Host and live concerts
The Korean Film Festival is returning for its 9th iteration with screenings at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Dubai. This year’s event is themed around music, …
Wheely Dubai experience: Luxury chauffeuring with Maybachs, S-Class, and more
What happens when comfort, class, and convenience meet on Dubai’s streets? We took the ride to find out. Wheely isn’t just a premium ride-hailing app.
Dubai inflation inches up in May on elevated housing costs
Headline inflation measure would be far lower were it not for an ongoing sharp rise in housing and utilities prices, which account for around 40 per cent of the total CPI basket.
Bitcoin.com opens Dubai base at DMCC
Dubai freezone DMCC has announced that Bitcoin.com has joined the DMCC Crypto Centre. By establishing its first office in the MENA region in Dubai, this move reinforces DMCC’s leading position as a …
Bitcoin sets up regional HQ in Dubai’s DMCC
The world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has set up its regional headquarters in Dubai’s DMCC as it plans to build partnerships across the region. The new base will be in DMCC’s Crypto Centre, …
Oia Properties: Leading Abu Dhabi brokerage signals Al Fahid Island’s as most exciting residential launch since Saadiyat
Al Fahid Island sits between Yas and Saadiyat, two of Abu Dhabi’s best-performing real estate destinations. Both have seen price growth of over 25% in the past 24 months. With limited waterfront …
$7 Billion Hedge Fund Pharo Plans Abu Dhabi Hub For Africa Team
New York-based hedge fund Pharo Management is in the early stages of establishing a presence in Abu Dhabi, according to people familiar with the matter, joining the growing wave of global money …