The collaboration reflects the growing importance of protecting AI systems as organisations increasingly integrate AI/ML and Generative AI technologies into critical business operations …
UAE’s economic resilience sustains Sharjah’s business momentum
The UAE’s position among the world’s top 10 goods exporters for the first time, alongside foreign trade exceeding Dhs6 trillion in 2025 with 15% …
UAE expands VAT refunds for citizens building new homes in 2026
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has unveiled a significant expansion to its Value-Added Tax (VAT) refund scheme for UAE nationals constructing new homes, a move designed to lower construction costs …
Advanced UAE satellites go live in boost to global disaster response capabilities
Three Foresight satellites increase Earth-monitoring network developed by Abu Dhabi’s Space42 …
Dubai First-Time Home Buyer Programme 2026: How to qualify and buy
Discover Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme offering eligible UAE residents preferential mortgage rates, flexible payment plans and priority access to new property launches for easier homeownersh …
Sharjah’s model for growth relies on stability, says head of investment – EXCLUSIVE
A key factor behind this growth is Sharjah’s continued commitment to infrastructure and economic development. The emirate’s AED44.5 billion ($12.12 billion) budget for 2026 allocates 35 per cent of …
1980s redux? Iraq, UAE follow Saudi Arabia’s playbook as Hormuz blockade dries up crude exports
As Hormuz disruptions choke exports, Iraq and the UAE are racing to build alternative oil routes to reduce their reliance on the strategic waterway.
FTA to expand scope of expenses eligible for VAT refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new initiative to expand the scope of expenses eligible for VAT refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences, allowing citizens to claim refunds …
Dh25,000 savings per claim: FTA expands scope for VAT refund for UAE citizens
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has expanded the scope of expenses eligible for value-added tax (VAT) refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences, which will allow them to save …
Dubai’s first-time home ownership scheme for expats and Emiratis revealed
The Dubai Land Department and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has launched a new first-time home ownership scheme for expats and Emiratis …
Iraq and UAE race to establish alternative oil pipelines as exports through Hormuz dry up
Last week, the Iraqi cabinet approved plans to accelerate crude exports through the Kurdistan-Turkey pipeline network.
The UAE Is Changing Rhetoric, Not Policy, Toward Iran
Regardless of the ceasefire’s fate, the U.S.-Israel war on Iran has created a new reality in the Gulf, rendering the pre-February 28 status quo largely obsolete. Yet despite their shared concerns over …
How an Odisha woman trapped in UAE for years finally made it back home | VIDEO
After years of being stranded in the UAE due to financial hardship and denied requests to return home, Odisha resident Hasta Mahanand has finally reunited with her family.
Dubai first-time home buyer programme generates $1.4 bln in property sales
DUBAI: Dubai Land Department (DLD), in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has announced that the First-Time Home Buyer Programme, available to all UAE residents aged …
Dubai Crown Prince backs DIFC ambition to become AI-native financial hub
Reaffirming his commitment to supporting DIFC’s ambitions to strengthen Dubai’s position among the world’s top four financial centres, in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, H.H.
Beyond Developments unveils Dhs4bn ‘The Yards’ masterplan in Dubai’s City of Arabia
The Yards spans 2.3 million square feet of gross floor area and will be home to 1,560 residential units ranging from one- to three-bedroom apartments …
UAE AI firm CNTXT AI acquires Actualize to build next-generation Arabic voice agents
UAE-based CNTXT AI has acquired Actualize, strengthening its Arabic voice AI capabilities as demand for sovereign AI solutions grows across the GCC …