A massive new driving centre is coming to Dubai with simulators, e-learning platforms, and smart testing yards, giving 500 trainees a day a faster, tech-forward path to their license.
‘Two seconds’….UFC Abu Dhabi star makes cold prediction for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev title fight
UFC middleweight star Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov will return to the Octagon this weekend at UFC Abu Dhabi as he looks to bounce back from his first professional loss. Magomedov will face knockout artist …
Most Gulf stocks rebound on earnings, US-Japan trade deal
Most Gulf stocks rebounded on Wednesday, buoyed by corporate earnings announcements and optimism following U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade deal with Japan, which raised hopes for additional …
Will Reliance shun Russian oil amid EU sanctions? Mukesh Ambani may turn to UAE
Indian oil imports from Russia rose marginally during the first half of 2025 — with nearly 35% of overall supplies coming from the country. Private refiners such as Reliance Industries Ltd and …
Dubai Business Events drives continued growth in H1 2025
Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has continued to accelerate the growth of Dubai’s business events ecosystem and support the city’s tourism growth in line with the …
The Central Bank of the UAE and Presight Launch AI Finance Venture to Power UAE’s Digital Payments
CBUAE teams up with Presight to build AI-driven finance infrastructure, supporting the UAE’s FIT programme with systems like CBDC, instant payments, and open banking.
Why Dubai’s luxury real estate market is booming among global investors
With around 85% of its population made up of expatriates, it has become one of the top five luxury residential markets worldwide. Backed by a thriving economy, investor confidence, and rising demand …
Dubai launches One Freezone Passport with Louis Vuitton as first adopter: All about it
The goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 call for the launch of innovative initiatives that will double GDP by 2033 and promote sustainable economic growth by creative methods, making Dubai the …
Dubai Cares and PayRow team up to support education through everyday transactions
Dubai Cares, a UAE-based global philanthropic organization, announces a strategic partnership with PayRow, a Dubai-based pa …
UAE: Abu Dhabi, Dubai ranked world’s most tax-friendly cities for 2025; GCC dominates global top 20
Abu Dhabi and Dubai secure top spots in a global tax-friendly cities ranking. Several Gulf cities, including Riyadh and Doha, feature in the top 20. The index considers tax laws, governance, and legal …
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, France’s Manufactures nationales to advance cultural exchange
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and Manufactures nationales – Sèvres & Mobilier national – operating under France’s Ministry of Culture – have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to …
Sharjah Chamber launches smart app to boost audience engagement in Sharjah Summer Promotions 2025 raffle draws and activities
Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Organising Committee of “Sharjah Summer Promotions”, has launched a new smart application giving users seamless entries …
Dubai Business Events drives continued growth with bid wins, strong participation in H1
Returning events include Token2049 in 2026 with 15,000 delegates. Google will also call Dubai its home for two of its flagship conferences in 2026 and 2028, with 4,000 delegates each year. These …
United Arab Bank Partners with UAE Fintech Lune to Deliver AI-Powered, Personalised Banking Experiences
United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced a strategic partnership with Lune, a leading UAE-based fintech company specialising in AI-driven transaction enrich …
Dubai Launches ‘One Freezone Passport’ With Louis Vuitton As First Adopter
Louis Vuitton is the first to use Dubai’s new One Freezone Passport — a system that lets companies expand across different free zones with only one licence. The luxury brand now has a warehouse in …
Dubai Shells and Italian Sofas: DRI Busts Multi-Crore Luxury Furniture Import Racket
In a major crackdown on cross-border commercial fraud, the directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI) has unearthed a sprawling multi-crore luxury furniture import racket involving massive customs duty …
SDTPS provides high resolution satellite images of Sharjah
The images, accurate up to 15 centimetres, were made available through the collaboration with the Federal Geographic Information Centre …