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Trump’s Billion-Dollar Gulf Deals Spark Debate Over America’s Tech Future
While investments and business deals were announced, many criticize the achievements of President Trump’s unprecedented tour to the Persian Gulf.
UAE Corporate Tax: For some free zone businesses it makes sense to opt for the 9%
With the UAE’s corporate tax regime now in effect, free zone entities can enjoy a 0% tax rate on their ‘qualifying income’. But not all free zone businesses qualify — and intriguingly, some are …
Trump visits mosque in Abu Dhabi, an apparent first for the president
It was a remarkable gesture for a man whose political career has been marked by intolerance and derision of Muslims, showcasing his willingness to accede to unfamiliar cultural norms to forge …
HODL Dubai Summit 2025 concludes with Startup World Cup winner announcement
The four-day blockchain and Web3 conference brought together 5,000+ attendees, top innovators, and regulators, ending with a bold announcement for its next edition in Saudi Arabia.
Trump, UAE leaders agree to $200 billion in new deals amid historic visit: ‘Enhancing market access’
President Donald Trump facilitated over $200 billion in commercial deals between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during his historic visit to the Middle Eastern country, according to the …
Ant Digital showcases Zoloz liveness, AI for fintech suite in Dubai
Zoloz continues to evolve to adapt to new challenges and threats: in 2024, it launched deepfake detection to mitigate generative AI face-swapping riskss.
UAE to invest $1.4 trillion in US over 10 years, says Sheikh Mohamed in show of strong Trump-era ties
Sheikh Mohamed of the UAE announced a $1.4 trillion investment plan in the US over the next decade, highlighting a strong partnership during President Trump’s Gulf tour. The investments will focus on …
Trump hails Qatari pledge to invest $10 billion in US airbase, visits UAE
By Gram Slattery, Andrew Mills and Federico Maccioni DOHA/ABU DHABI (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday Qatar will invest $10 billion in coming years in the Al Udeid Air Base …
US Nears Deal To Let UAE Import 500,000 Nvidia AI Chips Annually From 2025: Report
The deal is expected to last at least until 2027, with the possibility of being extended to 2030. Under the draft terms, 100,000 chips per year would go to UAE-based tech company G42.
Sharjah: Fire at auto parts warehouse brought under control
A fire was reported at a Sharjah warehouse on Thursday morning, the Sharjah Civil Defence announced. The blaze took place at an auto spare parts warehouse located in Industrial Area 6. The authority …
Thursday May 15th: 4pm Traffic from Dubai to Sharjah
Dubai Traffic UpdateTravel time per 10 km: 18 minutes 64 secondsCongestion level: 64 percentSpeed: 32.7 km/h Traffic jams: 113Roads With Major Traffic Delays in Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road, E11 Hessa Stre …
Trump makes historic UAE visit as first US president in nearly 30 years
President Donald Trump’s visit to the UAE highlights the nation’s pivotal role in Middle East geopolitics, with discussions on defense deals and strategic ties with the U.S.
Dubai Centre for Family Businesses promote sustainable intergenerational growth for family-owned companies
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, today hosted the latest event in its ‘Governance Series.’The session showcased a successful global case …
Why Emsteel is not worried about rising Chinese imports
UAE steel and building material company Emsteel expects demand for its products to grow 10 percent this year, paced by multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects and real estate developments, its …
Ras Al Khaimah: The industrial powerhouse shaping the UAE’s post-oil future
From ceramics to smart tech, the emirate is fuelling the country’s $81bn industrial transformation – one raw material, trade route, and export-ready factory at a time …
Billionaire Mittal said to buy ‘Beverly Hills of Dubai’ home
Lakshmi Mittal buys $200 million Dubai mansion, considering leaving UK due to tax changes, impacting business and politics.