DUBAI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs showcased customs facilities, digital services and trade-support initiatives at the DSO Executive Networking Forum, organised by Dubai Silicon Oasis …
Sharjah raises minimum government employee income to AED20,000
SHARJAH: Sharjah has raised the minimum decent-living standard for government employees to AED20,000 a month, in a package that will also increase support for thousands of families and retirees.The …
WSL Scraps Surf Abu Dhabi Pro at Kelly Slater Wave Pool as Middle East Conflict Erupts
Geopolitical unrest and Strait of Hormuz disruptions force the World Surf League to remove wave pool event.
UAE leads country standings as AJP Tour Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 – GI opens in Abu Dhabi
The AJP Tour Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 – GI opened today at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, organised by Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), with more than 2,000 male and female athletes …
UAE: A Cheap Gateway To Gulf Equities, With One Major Limitation
The UAE’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in financials and real estate, with nearly 56% exposure, limiting diversification. Click to know more on the UAE ETF.
UAE announces 9 businesses foreigners cannot have total ownership of
The UAE has listed nine business activities where foreigners cannot have full ownership, including security, banking, telecommunications and commercial agencies.
UAE President pardons Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al Qaradawi after criminal conviction
The necessary procedures have been taken to implement the presidential pardon for Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al Qaradawi …
Aryan Anna: The Liquid King Building a Global Fintech Presence From Dubai to Singapore and the United States
Mumbai: The world of entrepreneurship is becoming increasingly global, and Aryan Anna, known as the “Liquid King” and a Fintech Entrepreneur, is building his business identity with that international …
Business Bay overtakes Palm Jumeirah as Dubai’s busiest prime property market
Business Bay overtook Palm Jumeirah as Dubai’s busiest prime property address in August, as branded residences attracted luxury buyers to areas beyond the city’s traditional high-end neighborhoods, …
UAE’s Top AI Firm G42 Considers Selling Majority Stake to US Companies
The UAE’s flagship artificial intelligence (AI) group G42 is exploring a sale of a majority stake to American companies, people familiar with the matter said. The move comes as it races to guarantee …
Dubai Police’s military, sports training reduces negative school behaviour by 98.5%
Naseej initiative also provides an alternative pathway for students involved in misconduct, focusing on rehab rather than sending them through the criminal justice process …
Grant Thornton’s Sameer Abdi on what’s driving Dubai’s growth engine
Abdi, a partner and head of advisory at Grant Thornton, shares why financial services are punching far above their weight — and what it will take to sustain the run …
Famous Singer Arrested Over Visa Scam in Dubai
A man once known in the arts and entertainment scene in his home country has been arrested in Dubai for allegedly promoting fraudulent freelance visas in …
Sharjah Police warn against distracted driving, release accident video
Sharjah Police has called on motorists to avoid distracted driving, as the authority released a video of an accident. In the video, a sedan, driving recklessly, rams into the traffic island, and …
Air Arabia increases Bangkok frequency with four daily flights from Sharjah
Bangkok flight from 25 October 2026, boosting service to 28 weekly flights and enhancing UAE–Thailand connectivity alongside 21 weekly Sharjah–Phuket flights …
Abu Dhabi’s G42 weighs US ownership to safeguard AI chip access — Bloomberg
Executives at Abu Dhabi-based AI firm G42 were said to have held exploratory talks over potentially selling a majority stake to American companies with the hope to guarantee access to high-tech chips.
What UAE schools are doing to control generative AI in classrooms
UAE schools tighten controls on generative AI in classrooms with age-based restrictions, blocked unapproved tools and VPNs, redesigned assessments, stronger monitoring, and data privacy measures to pr …