The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) has signed a trio of strategic memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with leading government and private sector stakeholders, cementing the …
Shabab Al Ahli win UAE Pro League title after Sharjah defeat
Shabab Al Ahli clinched their ninth UAE Pro League title on Sunday after second-placed Sharjah suffered a 3-0 defeat against Al Wahda.
Dubai private schools receive nod for fee hike for new academic year
Dubai’s private schools offer 17 curricula. The UK curriculum is the most popular (37 per cent), followed by Indian (26 per cent), US (14 per cent), International Baccalaureate (7 per cent), and a …
Gulf Connections: Enchanted evenings for a South Pacific island as Abu Dhabi turns the lights on
The tropical island of Upolu is about as far as it is humanly possible to travel from Abu Dhabi. Deep in the Pacific Ocean and part of Samoa, the island is more than 17,000 kilometres from the capital …
Gold Jewellery Sales in UAE Drop 18% Amid Soaring Prices
Sky-high gold prices are taking a toll on UAE shoppers. Gold jewellery demand in the Emirates dropped 18% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to the World Gold Council, falling to 7.9 …
This SUV costs ₹2 crore in India, ₹30 lakh in Dubai: Investment banker breaks down why
Dubai has minimal import duties, and the final price depends more on factors like local demand, shipping routes, and bulk ordering. “That’s why price differences vary model to model, even if taxes are …
Despite trade ban, Pakistani goods worth Rs 42000000000 are reaching India through…, Dubai and Sri Lanka are…
Goods like dry fruits and chemicals worth USD 500 million are reportedly entering India through third countries including the UAE, Singapore, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Powering a cashless economy through fintech revolution
In a world rapidly shifting toward digitisation, the UAE has emerged as a regional — and global — trailblazer in the race to build a cashless economy. With an ambitious vision anchored in innovation, …
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, discusses role of educational institutions in raising awareness of intra-Islamic dialogue
As part of its cultural and intellectual programme at the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders hosted a seminar titled “The Role of Educational …
Tehran-Abu Dhabi trade could rebound to $27b, says official
UAE Joint Chamber of Commerce has criticized the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) for significant delays in foreign currency allocation, calling it the primary bottleneck in bilateral trade — particularly …
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co shortlisted to buy Shell’s SA downstream assets
Adnoc and other companies in the United Arab Emirates have expressed interest across the breadth of Africa’s energy sector in a matter of weeks.
Steps to Set Up a Business in Dubai: A Detailed Guide
Business owners and investors choose Dubai as one of their top international investment locations. With low tax rates, excellent business conditions, and favourable geographical conditions, there is …
Dubai attracts Swiss family offices tired of tax and regulation
A confluence of factors from disclosure requirements to a potential 50 per cent wealth tax is weighing on the country …
Dubai lures ultra-high-net-worth family offices as Switzerland loses its lustre
Regulatory hassles, tax concerns, and political instability fuel a low-key exodus from Swiss wealth centres to the UAE.
Ugliest House On The Block, Mansory’s Getting Into The Real Estate Business
The residences will showcase Mansory’s “signature aesthetic” throughout the design. The project follows Brabus Island and several other automotive-themed buildings. Automotive housing developments …
Second Emirati-Iraqi Business Forum discusses enhancing trade partnerships
The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, organised the Second Emirati-Iraqi Business Forum yesterday in Dubai. This …
UAE tax rule; May petrol prices revealed; Trump Tower in Dubai; Viral chocolate maker speaks out – 10 things you missed this week
UAE and Saudi tax updates; Dubai viral chocolate maker interview, May petrol prices revealed, Trump Tower coming to Sheikh Zayed Road and more news stories …