As the summer heat rises, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is inviting residents and visitors to discover a more refined …
Grossschartner takes advantage of UAE dominance on home soil with victory in first stage of Tour of Austria
The first stage of the Tour of Austria was won by Felix Grossschartner. The UAE Team Emirates – XRG rider was able to capitalize on his team’s numerical advantage in the breakaway and arrived solo, …
Dubai: Over Dh6.5 million in financial aid for inmates in first half of 2025
The total value of assistance reached Dh6,599,116, provided by the Humanitarian Care Section in cooperation with philanthropic partners and civil society organisations …
Dubai Islamic Bank fuels Pakistan’s economy with $1bn deal
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest banking institution in the UAE, has successfully finalized a syndicated term finance facility worth $1 billion with the Government of Pakistan. This significant …
UAE golden visa: No ‘lifetime’ residency, say officials and experts. Here’s who can apply
In a statement issued Tuesday, the ICP clarified that the eligibility categories, conditions, and regulations of the Golden Visa are strictly governed by official laws, legislations, and ministerial …
Fact check: How misleading claims about ‘lifetime UAE Golden Visa for Dh100,000’ went viral
Busted: The sensational news claiming the UAE is offering lifetime residency through a Golden Visa for just Dh100,000 went viral on Monday, July 7. Here’s the truth: officials declared that no such …
Dubai-based group apologizes for UAE’s ‘Lifetime Visa’ claims, says it takes full responsibility for miscommunication
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has issued a strong statement debunking such a claim of a lifetime visa arrangement.
Superman Dives Into Dubai Mall
Dubai United Arab Emirates – 8 July 2025 – In a heroic twist on one of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks, a diver from The Dubai Mall’s famed Waterfall …
UAE Aluminum Maker EGA Says Guinea Ends Unit’s Operating Accord
Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC said the government of Guinea “wrongfully” terminated the agreement that allows the operations of the company’s unit in the west African country.
Türkiye’s domestically developed satellite marks 1st year in space
Türkiye’s first domestically produced communications satellite, Türksat 6A, has completed its first year in orbit, demonstrating the …
du and Huawei renew partnership to advance Emiratisation and tech talent development
Huawei will implement a wide range of training activities, including Specialist Programs, Executive Leadership Programs, and ICT knowledge-sharing webinars …
Dubai’s ‘smart’ contact lens developer joins unicorn club
Dubai-based startup Xpanceo has raised $250 million in a new funding round to become the latest company to join the Arab world’s unicorn club. Xpanceo, which is developing “smart” contact lenses, is …
Fintech app Belong to extend footprint, offer NRI services in GCC, UK and US
Belong, the first fintech app for NRIs in the UAE, expands services to key NRI markets with innovative solutions.
DAFZ announces opening of Fakeeh Health’s first smart clinic in Dubai
Mohaymen Abdelghany: “This clinic represents a key milestone in Fakeeh Health’s mission to deliver advanced, patient-focused care.” …
Debunking top 3 UAE Golden Visa rumours; what you need to know
The UAE has swiftly moved to dispel a series of misleading claims circulating in foreign media and online platforms about the highly sought-after Golden Visa programme. Authorities have consistently …
UAE debunks Golden Visa shortcut, says ‘claims have no legal basis’; netizens react
The UAE has clarified that Golden Visas are not being handed out through random consultancies, and social media users are spiralling …
UAE authority denies reports related to Golden Visa rules
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has denied media reports relating to the country granting lifetime Golden Visas to certain nationalities. Some …