With over 9,000 attendees from more than 120 countries, the 2025 Dubai FinTech Summit opens with bold announcements, global leaders, and a renewed push for inclusive, AI-driven financial innovation.
Trump is visiting 3 countries on his Middle East trip. The Trump Organization recently made business deals with all of them.
Donald Trump’s trip to the Middle East brings attention to the Trump Organization’s growing business ventures in UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Trump’s personal diplomacy and family business intersect in Gulf tour
Trump is again diverging from U.S. presidential habit by choosing the Middle East, not Canada or Mexico, for the first foreign trip of his second term.
Dubai RTA releases 116 tenders for private sector by end of 2025
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has invited firms and the wider business community, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the UAE, to participate in 116 tenders and auctions …
33-year-old says he’s ‘set for life’ on a $240,000 salary in Dubai: ‘I just fell in love with the energy’
Fares Ksebati was passionate about swimming at a young age, but the Detroit-native never thought it would help him build a successful company.
Botim becomes UAE’s first fintech to roll out Jaywan cards
In a significant advancement for the UAE’s digital economy, Astra Tech’s flagship platform, Botim, has partnered with Mbank, a leading digital bank in the UAE, to introduce the nation’s first …
Expo Centre Sharjah to host Hive Furniture Show
The 5th Hive Furniture Show 2025, the ultimate destination for cutting-edge furniture, is set to throw its doors wide open in Sharjah.Offering insights into the region’s rising demand and latest …
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supports establishment, expansion of 127 digital startups in Dubai during Q1 2025
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it supported the establishment and expansion of 127 digital startups in …
Trump to visit Gulf region, where diplomacy collides with his family business
As President Trump heads to the Persian Gulf, some ethics experts say his investments there could represent a conflict of interest as he meets with the region’s leaders.
Botim Becomes UAE’s First Fintech To Roll Out Jaywan Cards In Strategic Partnership With Mbank
In a significant advancement for the UAE’s digital economy, Astra Tech’s flagship platform, Botim, has partnered with Mbank, a leading digital bank …
Alibaba Cloud expands fintech footprint with Lulu Financial Holdings and Ant Digital Technologies AI partnerships
New collaborations pledge to accelerate financial innovation and resilience through advanced cloud solutions and Gen-AI technologies …
Kenya and UAE Sign Customs Cooperation and Mutual Assistance Agreement
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a cooperation and mutual assistance agreement in customs matters aimed at strengthening enforcement, enhancing collaboration, and safeguarding the …
Dubai Customs empowers Emirati talent through Masar 33 at National Service Career Fair
The aim is to attract national service recruits and graduates and provide them with access to high-impact training programs and specialized scholarships …
Sharjah’s Real Estate Market Sees Surge In Transactions
DubaiSharjah’s real estate sector has demonstrated impressive growth, registering 7,206 transactions in April 2025, t …
Monday May 12th: 4pm Traffic from Dubai to Sharjah
Dubai Traffic UpdateTravel time per 10 km: 17 minutes 50 secondsCongestion level: 58 percentSpeed: 33.6 km/h Traffic jams: 97Roads With Major Traffic Delays in Dubai Umm Suqeim Street Hessa Street …
EXCLUSIVE: Cupbop CEO reveals expansion plan, new Dubai menu flavours
Cupbop CEO Junghun Song revealed plans for Saudi expansion, a Dubai-specific menu ahead of its opening soon, and the brand’s wider GCC growth strategy …
OMNIYAT debuts inaugural green sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
OMNIYAT, Dubai’s leading ultra-luxury real estate developer, has successfully listed its inaugural green sukuk on NASDAQ Dubai. OMNIYAT raised $500 million through a three-year Islamic offering. This …