Louis Vuitton is the first to use Dubai’s new One Freezone Passport — a system that lets companies expand across different free zones with only one licence. The luxury brand now has a warehouse in …
Abu Dhabi, Dubai top Multipolitan’s tax-friendly cities index
Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s top ranking is attributed to its zero personal income tax, relatively low property transfer costs, and regulatory stability …
Abu Dhabi delivers ‘Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Environment Sector’
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) today launched the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Environment Sector (2025–2050), a comprehensive and science-based roadmap designed to …
Model reveals four chilling words she heard before being ‘thrown off roof’ after Dubai ‘porta potty party’
Maria Kovalchuk, a model who suffered horrific injuries in Dubai, said she heard four chilling words before she was ‘thrown off’ a roof …
Brand Lessons from Dubai: Evolving with Purpose and Power
This is a clear message to brands: if your creative is still playing it safe, or feels like a copy-paste job, you’re already behind.
‘Spine broken, limbs crushed, left in coma’: Ukrainian model alleges brutal assault by ‘rich Russian kids’ in Dubai
Maria is now recovering in Norway, where her mother lives, but remains wheelchair-bound and uncertain whether she will ever walk again.
From narrow Deira backstreet to Dubai Mall cafe: Sheikh Mohammed spotted across city this week
Whether riding public transport or pausing to greet a child with a smile, the leader’s interactions with residents reflect a rare kind of leadership, one rooted in kindness.
Dubai Business Events drives continued growth with bid wins and strong global participation in H1 2025
Dubai ranks #1 with ICCA and Cvent, highlighting the city’s position as a premier destination for international business events DBE participated in six global sales missions and trade shows in H1 2025 …
Dubai sees 14% jump in Q2 2025 residential values
The cost of buying real estate in Dubai has significantly gone up on the back of strong investor interest and high influx of millionaires. Residential property values in the emirate went up by 14% …
Broken limbs, shattered spine: How a Ukrainian model was ‘assaulted’ by ‘rich Russians’ at Dubai party
A Ukrainian model has opened up on her harrowing experience in Dubai, where she claims she was brutally tortured by ‘rich Russian kids’ in a five-star hotel party. The 20-year-old Maria Kovalchuk said …
Dubai Shells and Italian Sofas: DRI Busts Multi-Crore Luxury Furniture Import Racket
In a major crackdown on cross-border commercial fraud, the directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI) has unearthed a sprawling multi-crore luxury furniture import racket involving massive customs duty …
SDTPS provides high resolution satellite images of Sharjah
The images, accurate up to 15 centimetres, were made available through the collaboration with the Federal Geographic Information Centre …
Bank of Sharjah reports 57% jump in H1 2025 net profit to AED 268mln
Bank of Sharjah has announced its financial results for the period ended 30 June 2025. The Bank posted a net profit of AED 268 million for the first half of 2025, compared to AED 171 million for the …
Abu Dhabi has once again been ranked as the safest city in the world
It’s official: Abu Dhabi has once again claimed the crown as the safest city in the world. In a world where safety is everything, the UAE’s capital is setting the gold standard, leaving other global …
UAE could see up to five IPOs before year-end, says Citi
Valuations are under scrutiny, especially in markets such as Saudi Arabia, according to Citi’s Managing Director and Head of MENA Equity Capital Markets …
Why the world’s wealth is flowing into the UAE, and what that means for the next generation
Family offices today are going beyond just managing investments and into broader territory like governance, education, and even resolving family disagreements.
UAE’s biggest bank FAB beats quarterly profit estimates on strong revenue growth
First Abu Dhabi Bank , the UAE’s largest lender by assets, reported a 29% increase in second-quarter net profit on Wednesday, driven by strong revenue growth.