Olatubosun Fatoki is the founder & CEO of Crest Range Properties LLC in Abu Dhabi. In this interview with JOSEPHINE OKOJIE-OKEIYI, …
Kennedy Okonkwo joins world leaders at S.O.F.T conference in Dubai
Real estate mogul and visionary entrepreneur, Kennedy Okonkwo, will be among world leaders that will headline the …
Future of mobility: RoboTaxi service trials launched in Abu Dhabi
Autogo, a UAE-based autonomous mobility solutions company, has announced the launch of its RoboTaxi service trials in Abu Dhabi. The company, operating under Kintsugi Holding, has announced the launch …
Sharjah Ruler performs Eid Al-Fitr prayer at Al Badi’ Musalla
The Eid sermon was delivered by Sheikh Abdullah Al Hammadi, who praised the significance of Eid Al-Fitr, which follows the noble act of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. He thanked Allah for …
Dubai real estate: Property market records 35.5% surge transactions as off-plan market draws global investors
Dubai’s off-plan market continues to perform strongly in early 2025, attracting a more diverse range of international investors …
Uganda signs deal with UAE investment firm over oil refinery
Uganda on Saturday signed an oil refinery agreement with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments for a 60% stake in crude oil refinery in Kabaale, Hoima District, President Yoweri Museveni’s office said in a …
Bangladeshis own dozens of Dubai properties
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has identified dozens of properties in Dubai owned by Bangladeshis, a senior official familiar with the matter has told The Daily Star.
UAE announces first day of Eid Al Fitr
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will mark the first day of Eid Al Fitr on March 30. The UAE Moon-sighting Committee revealed that Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr, which …
Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Abu Dhabi issues guidelines for traffic safety, public protection
Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority have issued important safety and prevention guidelines for the Eid Al Fitr holiday to ensure everyone’s safety and protection. Community …
Abu Dhabi City Municipality lights up streets to celebrate Eid Al Fitr
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has adorned the main and secondary streets, medians, and bridges within and outside Abu Dhabi Island with thousands of illuminated structures, signs, and festive …
237 beggars arrested in Abu Dhabi during Ramadan
Abu Dhabi Police have apprehended 237 beggars across the emirate during Ramadan, reaffirming their commitment to tackling the issue, …
Sharjah allocates 642 sites for Eid Al Fitr prayers
SHARJAH, 29th March, 2025 (WAM) — The Sharjah Islamic Affairs Department has announced that it will set up 642 places for Eid Al Fitr prayers across Sharjah. This includes 454 locations in Sharjah …
Dubai real estate: Azizi Vista in Dubai Studio City reaches 86% completion
Azizi Developments has confirmed that construction of its Azizi Vista project in Dubai Studio City has reached 86 percent completion, with delivery scheduled for Q3 2025. The residential development, …
Dubai real estate: Mortgage transactions rise 4.76% as fed holds rates steady
The Dubai real estate market is seeing consistent demand for home financing, supported by current lending conditions …
UAE rebrands the Dirham and readies digital currency launch
The UAE’s move mirrors a similar initiative in Saudi Arabia, where the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) unveiled an official symbol for the Saudi Riyal in February 2025. Inspired by Arabic calligraphy, the …
Exclusive-India weighs scrapping import tax on US LNG, boost purchases, sources say
India is considering a proposal to scrap import tax on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to boost purchases and help cut the trade surplus with Washington, a key irritant for President Donald Trump, …
Abu Dhabi Police make 237 arrests in Ramadan begging crackdown
Police in Abu Dhabi arrested 237 people for begging during the month of Ramadan. A senior figure from the force urged members of the public to only donate to charity through official channels. Handing …