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 …
Abu Dhabi GDP shows significant annual economic growth in 2024
The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has released preliminary statistical estimates for Abu Dhabi’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2024, …
Company begins trials of self-driving RoboTaxi service in Abu Dhabi
A company is carrying out trials for a self-driving taxi service in Abu Dhabi, before its full launch in the emirate next year. Autogo, a UAE-based autonomous mobility solutions firm, has started …
Abu Dhabi introduces gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease for first time in UAE
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, has announced the introduction of CASGEVY, the …
Dubai International Financial Centre key to Dubai’s economy
Staff Reporter, Gulf Today Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South …
Ex-dividend stocks weigh on UAE markets
Stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi retreated on Friday, primarily weighed down by firms trading ex-dividend.
Robot taxi trials to begin in Abu Dhabi ahead of 2026 launch
Robot taxi trials are set to begin in Abu Dhabi ahead of a launched service next year. Autogo, a UAE-based autonomous mobility solutions company under Kintsugi Holding, has announced the launch of its …
Manuel Ruiz Moriche of Ark Architects Brings Quiet Luxury to Abu Dhabi’s Hudayriyat Island with Spectacular Mansions
On Hudayriyat Island, Ruiz Moriche’s designs for the “Nawayef by Modon & ARK Architects” project redefine bioclimatic architecture. These villas rise gracefully along the island’s hills, reaching …
Yas Waterworld fire: Abu Dhabi’s iconic park goes up in smoke
Social media photos and videos shared dense clouds of smoke billowing over major tourist attractions such as Ferrari World and Yas Marina Circuit.
Mideast Stocks: Ex-dividend stocks weigh on UAE markets
Aldar Properties and ADNOC Gas fell 2.9% and 2.1% respectively, as both the stock traded ex-dividend. Separately, Abu Dhabi’s GDP grew 3.8% in 2024 to AED 1.2 trillion ($326.73 billion), the Abu Dhabi …
Huge fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi waterpark as black smoke can be seen for miles
A huge fire has broken out at Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi on Friday afternoon. A large plume of black smoke was seen above Ferrari world and Yas Marina Circut at about 2pm local time. Emergency …
Abu Dhabi: Fire breaks out at construction site on Yas Island
A fire has broken out on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in the early afternoon of Friday. Details of the site of the blaze remains unclear, but several videos circulating on social media indicate the fire has …
How Abu Dhabi built an axis of secessionists across the region
From North Africa to the Gulf, the UAE has aggressively expanded its counter-revolutionary strategy in the wake of the Arab Spring …
UAE expects digital dirham rollout in Q4 2025
The United Arab Emirates expects its digital dirham central bank digital currency to roll out in the fourth quarter of 2025. According to a report in the Khaleej Times, Central Bank of the UAE …
ahlan Hot 100 stars make Arabian Business’s Dubai 100
Arabian Business have just released The Dubai 100 list! The influential list shines a spotlight on the brightest minds in Dubai, celebrating the individuals who are driving the city into a bold new …