The UAE Microfinance Market thrives on increasing financial inclusion, SME growth, and low-income household loans. Key opportunities are tied to e-commerce expansion and NGO partnerships, which can …
Emirates NBD becomes first regional bank to enable real-time cross-border dollar payments on blockchain
Lender launches instant US dollar settlement through Partior’s blockchain network, with J.P. Morgan acting as settlement bank in the first phase of a wider global rollout.
This busy road near Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa won’t reopen this year
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Emaar Properties, announces huge plans for the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Dubai Metro Station.
Sharjah Government Communication Award enhances innovation, quality of life
The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) continues to expand the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) in its 13th edition for 2026 through three categories that reflect the rapid evolution …
Dubai plans new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Shifting some of the port’s capacity outside Dubai marks a seismic change for the emirate, which has established itself as a global trade and finance hub.
Dubai and Middle East flights disruption: US-Iran tensions keep airlines cautious as services gradually resume
Dubai flights disruption: Middle East airspace is largely open, but airlines review operations due to renewed US-Iran tensions. Unresolved disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz MoU cause continued …
Dubai property sales have fallen 16%—so why are home prices still rising?
The uncertainty affected transaction momentum, especially during periods of heightened regional instability.
Shajar drives UAE forest-style living boom, reshaping Sharjah and Dubai real estate
Shajar, which means ‘trees’ in Arabic, has well and truly taken root as one of the UAE’s most successful environmental initiatives, turning over a new leaf in urban development by transforming …
Sharjah issues road safety alert as schools reopen
Officials highlight risks during peak hours, call for full compliance Add as a preferred source on Google Authorities cautioned motorists against dangerous actions such as placing or throwing objects …
Magomed Anakalaev Reacts to New Opponent for UFC Abu Dhabi
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev shared his reaction after getting a new opponent for the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi. On Monday, the UFC announced a significant change to next …
Dubai property sales surprise despite the war; prices rise 6% year-on-year
Despite regional tensions during the Iran conflict, Dubai’s residential property market remained resilient, with H1 2026 transactions reaching AED 226 billion. ANAROCK expects home prices to rise 4-7% …
UAE weather: Dubai, Abu Dhabi cool to 39°C as humidity surges to 90% across emirates
Dubai and Abu Dhabi cool to 39°C as humidity hits 90%, with partly cloudy skies, possible fog by Wednesday morning, and rough seas along the eastern coast …
Khaili Rountree out UFC Abu Dhabi main event, Bogdan Guskov steps in on 12 days notice
Hitman” is headed to the desert. The main event for next weekend’s UFC Abu Dhabi has undergone a major shakeup. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight title challenger Khalil …
UAE says Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, one sailor killed
July 14 (Reuters) – One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab …
UAE condemns in strongest terms Iranian hostile attacks targeting two national tankers in Strait of Hormuz
UAE condemns Iranian missile attacks on oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, citing UN Security Council Resolution 2817 violation and urging Iran to stop hostilities and ensure freedom of navigation …
UAE says two tankers hit by Iranian cruise missiles in Strait of Hormuz; one crew member killed
July 14 (Reuters) – The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Monday that two national tankers were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial …
1 Indian sailor killed, 6 others injured after Iran hits UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz
An Indian crew member was killed and eight others injured after Iranian missiles struck two UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE’s Ministry of Defence said.