For the past 30 years, telecoms in the UAE have been synonymous with Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat), the giant that has been functioning as a commercial operat …
LEED Platinum Certification places Emirates Electrical Engineering’s Al Waha headquarters among UAE’s elite green buildings
Only 141* buildings in the UAE have achieved Platinum status, the highest level of recognition under the global Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.
Fintech revolution: Borderless finance driving inclusion with GTN
The Mena region has seen a remarkable shift in recent years, moving swiftly to embrace fintech innovation and positioning itself as a serious contender on the global stage …
UAE imposes Dh3.5-million fine against exchange house
The CBUAE, through its supervisory and regulatory mandates, aims to ensure that all exchange houses, their owners, and staff abide by the UAE laws.
Trump’s GCC tour redefining UAE’s role as investment hub
US President Donald Trump’s whirlwind tour of the GCC nations — the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar — beginning on May 13, 2025, has unleashed a transformative wave of economic opportunities, bolstering …
Sharjah welcomes high-level Korean delegation to boost cooperation in AI and digital transformation
Sharjah: The Emirate of Sharjah welcomed a high-level official delegation from the Seoul AI Foundation and the Seoul Metropolitan Government, in a strategic visit organised by Sharjah Digital …
The role of future-ready developments in Sharjah’s economic ascent
Sharjah’s first wave of modernisation began with its waterfront developments in the 1960s, followed by new ports, souks, and the 1,000 Villas Project. Fast forward to today, it is home to more than 1.
Best things to do in June in Abu Dhabi
June in Abu Dhabi is many things: hot, humid and the perfect excuse to fill your calendar with seriously cool things to do indoors (and the odd al fresco soirée if you’re brave).
Etihad set to launch Atlanta’s first nonstop Abu Dhabi flight next month
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is gearing up to launch Atlanta’s first-ever regular nonstop flight to Abu Dhabi in July.
Secretive Exchange House Hit with DH 3.5 Million Penalty in UAE’s Crackdown on Dirty Money
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has taken strong action against a money exchange company. This company was found to be breaking important rules that help stop money laundering and …
Billionaire Guts Media Firm Weeks After Glitzy Dubai Launch
It was meant to be the last hurrah of a billionaire’s near five decades of deal-making — and a second shot at success in the media business. Naguib Sawiris, who’d built a $8.4 billion fortune in some …
Are cars really melting in the Dubai heat? Here’s the truth behind the rumours
Dubai summers can be challenging but can the heat ever get so intense that it can melt cars? Recently, a reel making waves on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, posted by accounts such as Dubai – …
Dubai’s RDI Grant Initiative returns to fund groundbreaking research
Launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2024 with the aim to fund bold, future-oriented research projects in Dubai …
Nisus Finance signs MoU with Toyow to tokenise up to $500mln in real estate assets
The MoU will see Nisus Finance issuing a Security Token Offering (STO) of its real estate assets under management worth up to US$500 million …
Central Bank of the UAE marks 50 years of financial stewardship and innovation
Celebrating 50 years of financial innovation and stability, the UAE Central Bank continues to drive global financial leadership.
CBUAE: A future-ready central bank set to drive digital transformation
Leading digital and Islamic finance innovations, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and promoting financial inclusion for sustainable growth.
UAB congratulates the Central Bank of the UAE on its 50th anniversary
Shirish Bhide, Chief Executive Officer of United Arab Bank (UAB), extended his warmest congratulations to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the …