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UAE to mark ‘Zayed Humanitarian Day’ tomorrow
The UAE will commemorate “Zayed Humanitarian Day” tomorrow, which falls on the 19th of Ramadan each year, marking the death anniversary of the late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The day serves as an …
UAE’s Dhs2.2b charity projects benefitted 149m people in 118 countries, says Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the results of the …
UAE’s first SAR satellite, Etihad-SAT, successfully launched aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
Satellite will enable high-precision Earth observation under all weather conditions The launch of Etihad-SAT, the UAE’s first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, today. Supplied Dubai …
Egyptians emerge as a rising force in Dubai’s real estate
Dubai’s real estate market continues to attract a diverse global audience, with Betterhomes’ latest data revealing key shifts in buyer demographics. In 2025, Indian, British, and Italian investors led …
Top 10 Fintech Startups In the UAE
The UAE has become a great destination for startups, and it’s particularly well suited to businesses specialising in fintech.
Stage set for first round of Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup in Abu Dhabi
Get ready for thrilling action as the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation hosts the first round of the Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup in Abu Dhabi. The event will be held on March 22.
Wizz Air has just added two new exciting destinations from Abu Dhabi
Calling all travellers: Wizz Air just dropped two new destinations from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. The airline will start flying to Beirut on June 4 2025, with a frequency of three …
Abu Dhabi Launches Eco-Friendly Buses on Route 65
Abu Dhabi is taking a big step toward sustainable urban mobility with the conversion of Bus Service No. 65 to an eco-friendly service. Operated entirely by green buses powered by hydrogen and electric …
UAE’s Masdar in talks on $200 million solar power deal with Endesa, sources say
Abu Dhabi renewable energy company Masdar and Spanish power utility Endesa are closing in on a deal that would see Masdar pay around $200 million for a 49.9% stake in a solar portfolio controlled by …
UAE economy expected to expand at 4.8% this year on trade, tourism
The UAE economy is expected to grow at 4.8 per cent this year, a report showed on Tuesday. According to the latest ICAEW Economic Insight report prepared by Oxford Economics, trade and tourism are …
45 solo Dubai trips, multiple business ventures: Probe deepens in Ranya Rao case
Authorities found that Ranya Rao travelled to Dubai 52 times between 2023 and 2025, with 45 of them being a single-day round trip. In the first two months of 2025, she made 27 visits, often passing through Bengaluru, Goa, and Mumbai. Her solo travel on 45 …
Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) announces tokenization regulatory sandbox, calls for EOIs
Despite the fact that the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), based out of Dubai (UAE), launched its regulatory framework for investment tokens in 2021, the regulator notes that it didn’t …
Dubai Trips, Credit Card Transactions & Financial Frauds: DRI’s Key Findings In Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case
Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for allegedly smuggling around 14.8kg gold bars from Dubai to Bangalore last week. From frequent visits to Dubai …
GCC banks to thrive as GDP tipped to hit 3.5% as UAE and Saudi lead growth
GDP growth in the GCC is projected at 3.5 per cent in 2025. Interest rate cuts, together with further investment and structural reform initiatives, will mean non-oil growth of over 3.4 per cent in the …
Dubai 2-Year Employment Visa Update 2025
Dubai has rolled out significant changes to its 2-year employment visa, simplifying the process for experts to work in the UAE. This guide has all you need to know about the new Dubai 2-Year …
UAE labour law: 13 types of work permits to hire employees in private sector
Learn about the UAE’s 13 work permits for private sector hiring, including freelance, temporary, and part-time options to support a dynamic labor market.