Arada and Minor Hotels have officially launched off-plan sales for Anantara Sharjah Residences, a new destination for luxury seaside living. Each of the 128 branded residences is housed within the …
Dubai International Chamber supports expansion of local companies into Indonesia by arranging 200 bilateral business meetings in Jakarta
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully organised 200 bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and …
ATM 2024: Dubai attracts 5.1 million visitors in Q1 2024, marking a 11% increase from last year
“This airport aims to attract visitors to Dubai and facilitate business travel and logistics. These developments align well with our strategy to attract more visitors, new residents, and businesses to …
‘Dubai FinTech Summit 2024 underscores UAE’s leadership in driving financial, technological growth,’ says UIS CEO
Jihad Faitrouni, CEO of UIS, said that the Dubai FinTech Summit 2024, which kicked off today in the emirate, reinforces the UAE’s leading role in promoting the growth of the finan …
Russian technology imports at pre-war levels, tougher export controls needed – Bruegel
By Ben Aris in Berlin Russia’s imports of Western technology have reached pre-war levels and the export control regime to stop the trade is full of holes. Tougher rules, enforcement and bigger fines …
New Zealand launches trade negotiations with United Arab Emirates
Minister for Trade Todd McClay announced this morning that New Zealand has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.McClay is currently in the Middle East on a trade mission. He met …
Maktoum bin Mohammed opens second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance of the UAE and President of DIFC..
Sharjah Economic Development Department issues, renews 17,722 licenses during Q1-24
During Q1 2024, Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) issued and renewed a total of 17,722 licenses, processed via various channels including the SEDD smart application, website, service …
University of Sharjah celebrates graduation of “Uniview” Space Simulator Programme participants
The University of Sharjah (UoS) recently held a graduation ceremony for a group of employees from the Sharjah Science Museum who participated in the space simulator programm entitled “Uniview”, which …
The $3.3bn venture financing fuelling growth of DIFC FinTech firms
Financial technology companies in the Dubai International Financial Centre have raised a combined $3.3 billion in venture funding, with growth in line with the onshore financial hub’s goal of doubling …
Dubai gains ground as fintech hub
Dubai’s push to become a global player in the fintech space is gaining ground and a lot more activity is expected to take place, a senior official said on Monday.“In the UAE market, we see a lot of …
UFC Abu Dhabi will be headlined by Cory Sandhagen – Umar Nurmagomedov
The UFC is returning to Abu Dhabi in August for a Fight Night and this morning, the promotion announced it’s main event. Top bantamweights will go …
ATM 2024: UAE’s travel sector gears up for another bumper year as tourists seek longer stays
Inbound visitors are staying in the UAE longer as well. This is more so the case because business travellers are combining their work trips with leisure holidays,” according to Raheesh Babu, COO of …
More than 1,000 fintech firms registered in DIFC – Essa Kazim
There are more than 1,000 fintech and innovation firms registered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and they have raised $3.3 billion in venture capital funding globally, the …
Dubai and Abu Dhabi Ranks in Top 5 Preferred Global Work Destinations, Reveals BCG Study
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), in collaboration with The Network and The Stepstone Group, has released a pivotal report, “Decoding Global Talent 2024,” highlighting the UAE’s position in the global …
UAE corporate tax: Deadline alert
Whilst this announcement impacts the timing of registration, there is no change to the criteria of who needs to register, which includes all UAE-based companies. Businesses that miss their deadline …
Dubai South real estate to rise amid massive Al Maktoum airport expansion plan: Experts
The recent expansion announcement of Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South will lead to “increased demand” for properties in the area and a “steady rise” in property prices, experts told Ara …