Israeli troops raided the offices of the satellite news network Al Jazeera in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Sunday, ordering the bureau to shut down amid a widening campaign by Israel targeting …
Botim Launches MENA’s 1st ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ Service
Astra Tech, a consumer technology holding group based in Abu Dhabi, has launched the “Send Now, Pay Later” (SNPL) service through its Botim Ultra App. This feature enables users to send money …
Holon and Dubai AI Campus Partner to Boost Startups
Holon Global Investments Limited (Holon) and Dubai AI Campus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival, aiming to create a supportive ecosystem for startups …
Abu Dhabi events: Shah Rukh Khan, Coldplay, Backstreet Boys, Take That, Maroon 5, Eminem, Muse, A.R. Rahman, Bryan Adams, Andrea Bocelli and more
Abu Dhabi will cement its position as a major entertainment capital of the world with a season of A-list performances, shows and events in the coming months.
Sharjah announces first phase of inter-city electric buses’ operation
Sharjah aims to promote green public transportation and achieve environmental sustainability, according to SRTA. Earlier, Abu Dhabi launched ‘green’ buses that include both electr …
Dubai property market will not see oversupply over the next 4-5 years due to high demand
Many owners will put their properties on short-term rental platforms as demand increases due to tourist inflow, according to Danube Properties chief …
Prypco disburses record $136m mortgages in August
Prypco, a Dubai-based prop-tech start-up, has announced a major milestone. In August 2024, Prypco Mortgage disbursed over AED500 million ($136 millon) in mortgages. This represents the highest volume …
Is moving to Dubai on the nomad work visa worth it?
The visa allows individuals to avail of local services like banking facilities, communication services, rental housing, etc. to help with their work life.
Canadian Entertainment Giant Makes A Play For The Middle East
The UAE has solidified its status as a leading themed entertainment hub by opening the first site outside North America of Activate, the hit Canadian chain of activity centers.
UAE: Meet the artist behind comic books featuring Abu Dhabi, Arab world
Graphic novels that are set in the Gulf are hard to find. And those that are created by women are even more unusual. But Anna Thackray is the
Dine in Dubai: From poolside to rooftop views, add these restaurants to your list for your next trip
Amira Arasteh indulges in the stereotypical culinary scene of Dubai – and finds there’s actually, much to love …
Why is Dubai’s off-plan property segment proving so popular right now?
Anyone with even a passing interest in Dubai will be aware that its real estate market is currently firing on all cylinders – and has been for some time. S..
Dubai real estate sector recorded $3.6bn of transactions last week, including $27m Dubai Marina apartment
The Dubai real estate sector recorded more than AED13.36bn ($3.6bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department. Sales dominated the figures, with AED10.01bn ($2.7bn), …
Upcoming IPO: Schloss Bangalore, Operator Of Leela Palace, Submits Draft Papers For Maiden Issue, Check Details
The firm in its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) revealed that it plans to raise Rs 3,000 crore via a fresh issue of equity and Rs 2,000 crore through an offer-for-sale (OFS) component …
The UAE’s growth plan to boost ranks of Emiratis
But a new “Emirati Family Growth Support Programme” in Abu Dhabi, the emirate which includes the UAE’s capital city, focuses on family size, with incentives such as reduced loan debt on the birth of a …
UAE: Up to 2 years jail, fines over Dh5,000 for incorrectly signing a cheque
If a signature was forged intentionally or maliciously, legal action can be taken to recover the amount owed under the law …
UAE: Private school students learn sign language in Dubai Police initiative
People of determination have access to several benefits such as free parking, exemption from Salik toll fees, modified taxis …