Many UAE expats are worried about their families in war zones as the region has seen an escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel over the past week …
Winners revealed: Mena Banking Excellence Corporate & Investment Awards 2025
The Mena Banking Excellence – Corporate & Investment Awards 2025 brought together senior executives from across the region to celebrate the most impactful advancements in institutional banking at …
Gulf Countries Are Launching Schengen-Like Tourist Visa Soon
The long-anticipated unified tourist visa for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has officially received approval and is set to be introduced soon, …
Gulf Cooperation Council approves single tourist visa
A unified tourist visa has been approved by the Gulf Cooperation Council and will be rolled out soon, according to UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri.
Sharjah Chamber finalises preparations for 4th Mango Festival 2025
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced that it is all set to launch the fourth edition of the Mango Festival 2025 at Expo Khor Fakkan from 27th to 29th June.
58 OFWs stranded in Dubai, Abu Dhabi amid Iran-Israel conflict
Fifty-eight Overseas Filipino Workers remain stranded in transit hubs in the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. In a press conference on Thursday, Migrant Workers …
UAE capital raising set to surge as global investors seek long-term diversification amid tariff uncertainty
HSBC convenes GCC stock exchanges and corporates in London as global investors hunt long-term, sustainable opportunities amid uncertainty …
Dubai to get its own orchestra; launch approved by Sheikh Hamdan
Under the directives of Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Executive Council has approved the ‘Dubai Orchestra’ project with the aim of enhancing the presence of Emirati arts and culture on the global stage, …
DEWA Boosts Industrial Solar Use in Dubai with D33 Initiative
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, highlighted the initiative’s alignment with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. . DEWA Boosts Industrial Solar Use in Dubai …
Johnson Controls opens regional OpenBlue Workplace in Dubai
The debut in the UAE marks a strategic expansion into the Middle East, positioning Dubai as a launch hub for scalable workplace innovation …
How Dubai is using AI to make crossing the road easier and safer
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced the completion of phase two of the Smart Pedestrian Signal Expansion Project …
Forex Expo Dubai: The 8Th Edition Of The World’s Largest In-Person Forex Gathering Returns This October
Forex Expo Dubai 2025 , the world’s largest in-person forex trading event, is back for its 8th edition this October 6–7, 2025 …
The great wealth migration: How Dubai became the world’s top millionaire magnet
Dubai’s appeal to millionaires reaches beyond tax considerations to include factors such as the weather, lifestyle, and business opportunities in emerging markets …
UAE’s central bank maintains base rate at 4.40%
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) thas announced its decision to maintain the base rate applicable to its overnight deposit facility (ODF) at 4.40 per cent. This move follows the US Federal …
Sharjah Award for Linguistic Studies extends application deadline
The Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah has announced an extension of the application deadline for the 8th Sharjah Award for Linguistic and Lexical Studies. Applicants now have until 31st July to …
Dubai completes major Dhs277 million flood defence project
A massive Dhs277 million sewerage and rainwater drainage project to battle future Dubai floods has been completed in Nad Al Sheba …
Israel’s military warns people to evacuate the area around Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor
The warning came in a social media post on X, which included a satellite image of the plant in a red circle like other warnings that proceeded strikes.