From customer access to visa quotas to tax considerations, choosing the right Dubai free zone requires careful planning. Here’s what business owners should know for a seamless business setup.
UAE cenbank asks Janata to appoint administrator by mid-Aug for winding down operations
Under the UAE central bank’s instructions, Janata Bank must appoint an administrator within 30 days of the issuance of the letter.
How Saadiyat Island became Abu Dhabi’s most coveted luxury address
Abu Dhabi’s waterfront enclave is attracting residents, investors and second-home buyers as the UAE’s luxury market enters a new phase …
TII, NVIDIA Launch The Middle East’s First AI And Robotics Lab In Abu Dhabi
to establish the TII-NVAITC Joint Lab, the region’s first dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics research facility. In a statement, Dr. Najwa Aaraj , CEO of TII, said, “This collaboration …
Dubai Police returns 6,040 lost items to owners in five years, including jewellery worth millions
Dubai Police reunited owners with 6,040 lost items in five years, from million-dirham jewellery to sentimental keepsakes, using a unified platform, strict verification and a smart delivery service acr …
Dubai launches first fully electric community bus service
Residents, office workers, and visitors will soon have a new and easy way to move around Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) and Uptown Dubai. From August 1, a fully electric community bus service will start …
UAE fintech growth enters a new era driven by AI, digital assets and open finance
From AI-powered finance and tokenisation to open finance and faster cross-border payments, the Emirates is building the infrastructure to become a leading global centre for financial innovation …
Commercial Bank of Dubai launches CBD Invest, strengthening how customers understand and manage their finances whilst embedding financial planning into everyday banking
At the centre of the platform is wealth 360, which provides a consolidated view of customers’ overall financial position, incorporating CBD accounts …
Earn Dh15,000 salary? Dubai bank launches first digital home loan pre-approval
Residents earning a salary of at least Dh15,000 a month can now check their home loan eligibility online, as a Dubai-based bank launched a fully digital pre-approval service on Thursday. The service …
Emirates Adds Crypto Pay — Crypto In, Dirhams Out
Emirates has launched Crypto.com Pay for eligible UAE residents booking flights in AED, with payments approved through the Crypto.com app at checkout.
UAE announces fuel prices for August 2026
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved prices for different categories of fuel for the month of August 2026. The approved prices for August 2026 a …
UAE wealth fund ADIA anchors IPO of India’s Manipal Health
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) has become an anchor investor in the $970 million initial public offering (IPO) of Indian healthcare provider Manipal Health Enterprises. The Emirati sovereign …
UAE Central Bank grants first crypto payment licence to Crypto.com
The UAE has taken another major step toward becoming a global digital finance hub after Crypto.com became the first cryptocurrency platform to receive a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the …
I moved to Dubai with my family – I pay no income tax but my expenses are £9,300 a month
Byron Cole, 42, moved to the UAE to provide a better life for his family. Although he doesn’t pay personal tax, he says his expenses are higher than in the UK …
Dubai’s new cat shelter sees one adoption every hour since launch
When Khaleej Times visited the shelter in Warsan, it was busy as prospective adopters poured in looking for a pet …
6 major Dubai changes coming into effect in August 2026
Major Dubai changes are announced all the time, often a long time in advance, and it can sometimes be a bit surprising when they finally come into force.
The UAE cautiously engages with Iran as strikes decline
Whether by carrot or stick — and there’s still no definitive reporting on which — the animosity between Iran and the UAE has been easing.