The Sharjah Cultural and Chess Club has announced the launch of the 8th edition of the Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship.
UAE to launch Dirham-backed stablecoin for digital economy
IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have announced plans to launch a new stablecoin backed by Dirhams, which will be fully regulated by the Central …
UAE launches ‘Digital Wallet’ to provide integrated financial services to companies
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, has launched the …
Why Expo City Free Zone is Dubai’s Next Big Business Hub in 2025
Dubai’s recent move to diversify its economy came as a strategic decision. In the current economic scenario, this announcement holds tremendous importance. First, it went on to popularize Dubai’s …
Business events and festivals set the stage for socio-economic growth, according to experts at Arabian Travel Market
According to Rasbey, events have been key to Ras Al Khaimah’s rising prominence: “Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) is an important segment and has contributed significantly to …
CBA Real Estate closes Dhs 622 million in Dubai luxury sales — Dhs 187 million at Emaar Beachfront alone
Dubai’s luxury property market continues its remarkable upward trajectory, with CBA Real Estate, led by Salman Bin Ali, facilitating approximately Dhs …
Border Tensions Impact India’s Dry Fruit Imports
India’s import of dry fruits from Afghanistan is facing challenges due to border tensions with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. The closure of trade routes through Pakistan could raise …
Sharjah seeks to become a key stop for GCC region travellers
Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) To leverage the unified GCC tourist visa, joint tourism campaigns, cultural exchanges, and cross-promotional …
RTA’s new Dh12 Dubai-Sharjah bus service hits road on May 2
Dubai’s transport authority has announced the launch of a bus service between the emirate and Sharjah on Friday, May 2. It is the latest measure by authorities to tackle rising levels of traffic …
Sharjah Ruler orders 2nd edition of ‘Portuguese in Sea of Oman’
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the launch of the second edition of his historical work “The Portuguese in the Sea of …
UAE Council for Entrepreneurship highlights plans to support SMEs
The UAE Council for Entrepreneurship held its second meeting of the year, chaired by Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship.
Foreign companies providing digital services to UAE clients must register for VAT, advises ADJC’s business manager
AED 1,000 late filing penalty for the first missed return, increasing to AED 2,000 for each subsequent quarter …
International Smart Card and MENA Fintech Association forge strategic partnership to shape the future of digital finance in the region
The alliance is set to catalyse innovation, accelerate digital payment adoption, and drive inclusive financial transformation across the MENA region …
Value of Abu Dhabi property deals up by a third in Q1
Abu Dhabi recorded strong real estate activity in the first quarter of 2025 as property deal value grew by around a third annually to AED25 billion ($7 billion) across 6,896 transactions. The value of …
Abu Dhabi ADNOC markets USD 10-year sukuk with price guidance at T+60
Abu Dhabi ADNOC Murban is marketing a US dollar 10-year benchmark-sized sukuk at a final price guidance of US Treasuries plus 60 basis points. The obligor is ADNOC Murban RSC Ltd., which is rated Aa2 …
The UAE’s formula for startup success: vision, investment and innovation
An article by Maryam A. Hassani, Head of Trends & Innovation at the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) The United …
Dubai welcomes 5.31 million visitors in Q1 2025, growing on 2024
The hospitality sector recorded 11.19 million occupied room nights over the same period. Dubai welcomes 5.31 million visitors in Q1 2025, growing on 2024. dubai, hotel, hotel news, news. News.