As demand for smart home technology accelerates across the Middle East & Africa (MEA), Dreame Technology, a global leader in smart home appliances, is strengthening its regional presence with the …
Technology, shifting consumer choices shaping UAE retail sector
The UAE’s retail sector is evolving rapidly, driven by competition, technology, and changing consumer behaviour. A Yardstick Marketing report, referencing Statista insights, highlights a post-pandemic …
Fintech Special Edition: The new face of investing in the digital era
The rise of financial technology, or fintech, has fundamentally transformed the investment landscape, making it more inclusive and accessible than ever before. Once a domain dominated by institutional …
Production at Adnoc’s new offshore block set for 2027
Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) expects to start production in Abu Dhabi’s offshore block-5 by 2027, while also increasing domestic oil and gas output and diversifying into …
Abu Dhabi shuts down cafeteria for violating food safety law, posing health risk
Strong Tea Cafeteria in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, has been shut down for violating food safety laws in the emirate. The authorities said that the cafe posed a ‘significant risk’ to public …
IIMA to launch Dubai campus in 2025 with full-time MBA, eyes global talent and leadership
The Dubai campus will launch with IIMA’s full-time One-year MBA programme, tailored for working professionals and entrepreneurs …
“If you’re not in Dubai or Mumbai, it’s goodbye”
The Dubai-India Business Forum in Mumbai, held on the sidelines of the Dubai Crown Prince’s landmark visit to India, spotlit opportunities and synergies between the financial capitals of the UAE and …
Dubai Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle 147.4 kg of narcotics, psychotropic substances
DUBAI, 25th March, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai Customs, operating under the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, has thwarted a major smuggling attempt, intercepting 147.4 kilogrammes of narcotics and …
Worried UAE investors seek answers from UK asset firm under fraud investigation
Several UAE-based investors say they are in the dark about their funds after a UK-based asset management firm under investigation for suspected fraud, suspended payments.
We tried the viral Dubai chocolate. These are the best supermarket versions
The hottest chocolate in town is from Dubai. A doorstep-sized slab stuffed with an oozing mixture of ground pistachios, sesame paste and crisp shreds of an Arabic pastry called kadaif, it’s the star …
UAE: Sharjah to use AI in buildings for early fire detection, prevention
Sharjah will start using artificial intelligence (AI) in buildings in the future to help with fire safety. The first step in this will be a research carried out in Sharjah with help from local and …
Dubai tenders first two packages of $22bn tunnels scheme
Dubai Municipality has issued the request for proposals for the first two contracts of the $22bn Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project. At least four companies have been prequalified as lead …
Dubai adopts LiDAR and digital twin technology for road asset management
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has adopted the latest LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to assess the condition of road assets …
Dubai inspires curiosity as a tourist destination
It is over a decade since Issam Kazim joined Dubai Tourism, setting out a detailed strategy to set up the emirate for its leap into the world’s leading destinations. Since he joined in 2014, the …
UAE participates in annual joint meetings of Arab financial institutions
The UAE, represented by the Central Bankand the Ministry of Finance, participated in the Joint Annual Meetings of Arab Financial Institutions, held on 9th April in Kuwait.The meetings discussed the …
FTA, UAE Media Council raise awareness on tax compliance for content creators
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in collaboration with the UAE Media Council and in the presence of representatives from the New Media Academy, has held an awareness session for content creators and …
Sharjah Chamber supports innovative national projects
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting pioneering and innovative national projects that aim to revive and promote authentic Emirati …