Mohamed Alabbar, Founder and Managing Director of Emaar Properties, has unveiled plans to invest between $16bn and $17bn in Syria, while revealing new figures on Emaar’s Dubai property sales, buyer …
Dubai court documents can now be verified worldwide in seconds using blockchain
Dubai’s DIFC Courts introduce blockchain verification for court orders and hearing records, allowing recipients worldwide to check document authenticity in seconds …
Erling Haaland buys a five-bedroom Abu Dhabi villa where homes average $2.9 million; his father has bought one in the same development
Erling Haaland’s latest property purchase takes him beyond the familiar surroundings of Manchester, with the Norwegian striker acquiring a five-bedroom villa at a residential development bearing his …
Dubai property draws more US investors seeking global real estate exposure
Dubai’s real estate market is attracting growing attention from international investors, with Americans increasingly looking to the emirate as a destination for property purchases, rental income and …
Sharjah property attracts 9,891 new investors as Indian buyers spend $1.85bn in 2026
Sharjah real estate attracts 9,891 new investors from January to September 2026, with Indian buyers spending $1.85bn and 52 projects approved for foreign ownership …
Sharjah launches ‘Najm’ AI agent to help investors find opportunities
Sharjah has launched an artificial intelligence agent designed to help investors identify commercial and industrial opportunities that match their project requirements and budgets. The “Najm” AI agent …
Standard Chartered Opens Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading to Wealthy UAE Clients
The British bank won Dubai regulatory approval to let affluent clients buy BTC and ETH straight from their bank accounts, with custody and settlement kept in-house.
HSBC Plans Second UAE Wealth Centre in Abu Dhabi as It Marks 80 Years in the Country
HSBC opened its first Middle East wealth centre at its Jumeirah branch in Dubai in September 2025, serving Premier and high-net-worth clients. The planned Abu Dhabi centre forms part of what Gulf News …
25th Dubai Airport Show Concludes on Overwhelming Response from Aviation Industry
Emphasis on advance solutions in airport development, digital transformation, aviation security and sustainability …
The Dubai chocolate trend has officially gone caffeinated with Java Monster’s new October drop
Real cocoa, creamy pistachio and an ultra-thin phyllo-inspired crunch make this unlike any other energy drink on shelves.
Erling Haaland buys five-bedroom Abu Dhabi villa where homes average $2.9 million
Erling Haaland’s latest property purchase takes him beyond the familiar surroundings of Manchester, with the Norwegian striker acquiring a five-bedroom villa at a residential development bearing his …
Dubai real estate projects surge 52% to Dh100 billion in the first half of 2026
Dubai recorded around 104 real estate projects worth more than Dh100 billion in the first half of 2026, a 52 percent increase in project value from the same period last year, as the emirate continues …
Dubai Customs records 99.3% cashless payment rate in H1 2026
In support of the ‘Dubai Cashless’ strategy, and complementing its efforts to enhance the integration of customs services and digital payments in a way that helps simplify procedures, improve the …
Sharjah eyes 20% increase in foreign direct investment with $2.5 billion target
Sharjah is targeting a 20 per cent annual increase in foreign direct investment inflows this year despite geopolitical uncertainties, luring investors with the expansion of its strategic Khor Fakkan …
Sharjah turns to AI to boost growth and speed up business processes
Invest in Sharjah’s new online platform Najm to help foreign investors identify industrial and commercial properties within seconds …
Abu Dhabi royal found passed out on busy London street with barefoot child, 3, after cocaine binge
A MEMBER of the Abu Dhabi royal family was found passed out on a London street with a barefoot three-year-old after a cocaine binge. Mahrah Al Nahyan was slumped against railings next to an …
CBUAE governor delivers UAE’s keynote address at MENAP Central Bank Governors and Finance Ministers meeting with IMF
BANGKOK, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the UAE’s Governor at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), delivered the UAE’s keynote …