H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and President of MBRSC, witnessed the signing of a strategic agreement between …
Crossfin plots global fintech push with UAE deal and Singapore launch
South African fintech investor Crossfin is expanding its investment beyond African borders, starting with the Middle East’s Unitey and a new Singapore base.
Dubai is going cashless: This is what it means for you
Dubai big plans to eventually become a cashless city. The Dubai cashless strategy will eventually mean that all payments in the city across the government and private sectors will go digital. The …
The new Dhs150 million stormwater drainage system coming to Dubai
Dubai Municipality and Dubai South have signed a deal to bring a Dhs150 million stormwater drainage system to the emirate …
Thursday May 23rd: 7am Traffic from Sharjah to Dubai
If you’re commuting from Sharjah to Dubai during the morning rush hour, you’re likely already bracing for traffic jams, slowdowns, and toll roads. To help you plan your trip better, here’s a direct …
OpenAI, UAE Launch Massive Stargate AI Data Center Project in Abu Dhabi
OpenAI teams up with UAE’s G42 to build one of the world’s largest AI data centers in Abu Dhabi, marking its first major project outside the US.
UAE-Salalah travel: Best time to visit, visa requirements, cost revealed
There are multiple land entry points from the UAE to Oman, including routes through Hatta, Al Ain, and other northern emirates. UAE nationals do not require a visa.
UAE partners with US firm for second moon rover mission in 2026
The Rashid 2 Rover mission follows the UAE’s first lunar attempt, Rashid Rover 1, which crash-landed in 2022 after a Japanese lander failed to achieve a soft landing. Unlike its predecessor, Rashid 2 …
Why Dubai Is the Next Global Haven for Entrepreneurs and the Ultra-Wealthy
I moved to Dubai 16 years ago to build something real. Here’s my journey and the city’s role in shaping my success.
UAE Defeat Bangladesh to Win Historic T20I Series in Sharjah
By Shah Faisal In one of their most significant victories to date, the United Arab Emirates clinched a historic 2-1 T20I series win against Bangladesh at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. With this triumph …
Dubai gets first 3-star Michelin restaurants; full list revealed
Dubai got its very first three Michelin-starred restaurants this year. In a glittering and glamorous ceremony held at the Address Skyview, European restaurant FZN by Bjorn Frantzen and homegrown …
Make it in the Emirates 2025: MoIAT and Noventiq partner to digitally transform 20 UAE factories with industry 4.0 technologies
The MoU was signed by H.E. Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of MoIAT, and Sergey Chernovolenko, President and COO of Noventiq, during the Make it in the Emirates 2025 event, currently underway …
UAE: corporate tax exemption to extend to some foreign firms
The idea is ‘to ensure equal tax treatment between local and foreign entities owned by certain exempt entities’ …
New launches continue to showcase strength in Dubai property
Dubai’s property market continues to surge in 2025, driven by a wave of ambitious new developments and record-breaking investor interest. In the first quarter alone, real estate transactions soared to …
OpenAI, UAE will build massive Stargate AI center in Abu Dhabi
OpenAI will partner with United Arab Emirates to build Stargate UAE, a massive new Middle East data center that’s part of the company’s OpenAI for Countries push, the deal’s participants announced …
UAE takes giant leap with Rashid 2 Rover mission to the moon in 2026
The UAE’s space ambitions received a boost with Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) signing a landmark agreement with US-based Firefly Aerospace to deploy the country’s Rashid 2 Rover on the far …
OpenAI Announces Stargate Data Center Expansion in Abu Dhabi
OpenAI said it’s helping to develop a major data center in the United Arab Emirates, a big overseas expansion of its Stargate effort to build out AI infrastructure.