Expo City Dubai hosts more than 75 events and hundreds of thousands of visitors, building momentum ahead of a packed 2026 …
World Customs Organization praises “e-commerce platform” and publishes its development in three languages
Dubai Customs is now a global leader in customs innovation; Atiq Al Muhairi: The platform is a leading model in using technology to facilitate trade and stimulate …
OSON Fintech Holding Reports Over 30 Million Transactions Year-to-Date in 2025, Exceeding Full-Year 2024 Performance and Accelerating Global Infrastructure Expansion
Global Connectivity (eSIM Division) Active in 178 countries, the eSIM business provides a recurring revenue stream that complements OSON’s core fintech operations.
AI-based tool Nada to assist Abu Dhabi doctors in taking medical notes
Nada will enable healthcare providers save more than 50% time on clinical documentation and reclaim nearly two hours per clinician per day for direct patient care …
FAB backs $1bn funding for Nigeria’s coastal highway
The UAE’s First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have jointly provided over $1 billion in funding for the construction of Nigeria’s major road infrastructure …
Philippines, UAE to sign free trade deal
The Philippines is set to sign a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates in mid-January, a move expected to elevate bilateral relations to new heights.
New excise tax from January 1: UAE classifies four categories of sweetened products
UAE consumers will have to pay excise tax on sweetened drinks based on the total quantity of sugar from this week, for four categories of drinks. Starting January 1, 2026, the UAE’s Federal Tax …
Heavy rain lashes parts of Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman and RAK
Drizzles to moderate rains fell on separate areas across the country including Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain on Monday.
UAE’s Swiss Community Optimistic About 2026
With construction, banking, and fourth-industrial-revolution technologies continuing to boom across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Swiss businesses say they are entering 2026 with renewed optimism.
Dubai sets private notary fees as Courts introduce new rules from 2026
Dubai Courts to set regulated private notary fees from January 2026, setting unified charges to boost transparency and quality …
Will Dubai rents fall in 2026? What tenants and landlords need to know
Dubai rents expected to ease in parts of the market as vacancy rises and demand shifts, but peak-season and prime areas remain resilient …
DAFZ opens AWOT Global Logistics regional HQ in Dubai
Dubai Airport Freezone has opened AWOT Global Logistics Corporation’s first regional headquarters enhancing Dubai’s role in global supply chains …
FAB backs $1BN funding for Nigerian coastal highway
The UAE’s First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) are jointly supplying over $1 billion in funding for the construction of a major road infrastructure project in …
A wallet for everyone: How noqodi is rewriting financial access in the UAE
Instead of fragmented services spread across providers, enterprises can now access government-grade payment capabilities through one system …
‘Capital of capital’: how Abu Dhabi rose as a sovereign wealth power
Abu Dhabi was a global backwater when it started exporting oil six decades ago, with a population of 30,000, few paved roads and clusters of buildings spilling into the desert sands. Today the …
Abu Dhabi announces security plan for New Year’s Eve celebrations
It’s almost 2026 and Abu Dhabi Police has announced its security plan for safeguarding during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Working alongside strategic partners, the force aims to secure all areas of …
Own a business in the UAE? Know all about major tax changes from January 2026
The UAE Ministry of Finance has amended some provisions of its tax laws, which will be effective from January 1, 2026.