The senior electrician at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority bagged a whopping Dh1 million and became the UAE Lottery’s first millionaire. “First, I watched the live draw and saw the winning …
Unlocking Long-Term Investment Potential For Foreign Nationals In The UAE
The UAE’s Golden Visa program makes the nation highly appealing to global talent and wealth due to the many benefits it affords.
UAE economy to grow 4% this year: IMF
IMF UAE “Non-hydrocarbon activity is boosted by tourism, construction, public expenditure, and continued growth in financial services. “Capital inflows remain strong, …
The UAE SCA (Securities and Commodities Authority) issues draft regulation for security and commodity tokens
The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has invited feedback on the draft regulation for security and commodity token contracts by February 14th …
Dubai real estate: The 2 areas tipped for major investment growth as city sales topped $115bn last year
The Dubai real estate sector saw sales of more than $115bn last year as transaction value increased by 25 per cent, according to haus & haus data. Off-plan properties led the market and one area stood …
Abu Dhabi’s ‘hydrogen oases’ to promote sustainability
Abu Dhabi is working to create hydrogen oases, a hub for hydrogen-related activities, and clean electricity parks to attract global investment in the emirate. The initiatives are part of a new policy …
Dubai-Based Opteam Secures Pre-Seed Round Led By Plus VC
UAE-based construction technology company Opteam has raised an undisclosed pre-seed funding led by Plus VC.Other participants in the round included Dar Ventures, the UK-based venture capital arm of …
UAE concludes successful participation at WEF 2025
The UAE concluded its successful participation in the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, held from 20-24 January.Led by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …
UAE delegation concludes successful participation at World Economic Forum in Davos
The UAE concluded its successful participation in the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, held from 20-24 January. Led by Sheikha Latifa …
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus establishes Ankitt Gaur Centre of Excellence in Blockchain & AI Research
This ground-breaking initiative represents the first endowment from a Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP) alumnus …
UAE renewable giant Masdar plans to triple capacity by 2030
The company’s director of Global Offshore Wind told Semafor Masdar must add around 200 megawatts of capacity weekly until 2030 to meet its goal.
Oil boosts Abu Dhabi, Dubai falls
Abu Dhabi index closed higher on Friday, in line with oil prices after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sweeping plan to boost U.S. production and demanded OPEC lower crude prices, while Dubai …
UAE: Affordable, luxury homes see record-breaking growth in parts of Abu Dhabi in 2024
While prices have been on a regular rise for a long time, some ‘areas have been havens for a while where rents were stable, but now they’re going up as well’ …
Abu Dhabi to Host Global Air Traffic Conference in 2025
Abu Dhabi will host the 64th IFATCA Annual Conference in 2025, bringing together global aviation experts to discuss advancements in air traffic control. The event aims to enhance safety and efficiency …
Abu Dhabi to host IFATCA 2025 conference
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Emirates Aviation Association, to host the …
A new high-speed train will go from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 30 minutes
The UAE’s two biggest cities – Dubai and Abu Dhabi – are close neighbours. It takes a little over an hour by car to go from one to the other, making it easy enough to visit for a day trip, an event or …
British Land and GIC sell 50% of London office tower to Abu Dhabi’s Modon
British Land and Singapore’s GIC have sold half of Citadel’s future office tower, under construction at Broadgate in London, to Abu Dhabi’s Modon Holding.