Dubai Desk

Dubai Desk

The Dubai Desk reports on major developments across the UAE, covering news, culture, business, and social trends shaping the region.

UAE regulator imposes record $1.36 million fine over money laundering breaches
UAE

UAE regulator imposes record $1.36 million fine over money laundering breaches

The case has been referred to Public Prosecution, underscoring the SCA’s growing efforts to crack down on financial misconduct and uphold the UAE's status as a trusted financial hub.

New platform offers fractional ownership of Dubai homes from AED 500
UAE

New platform offers fractional ownership of Dubai homes from AED 500

Deed allows global investors to buy shares in Dubai residential properties starting from AED 500—lowering the barrier to entry for real estate ownership.

LG unveils latest OLED evo and QNED evo TV in the Gulf, redefining home entertainment standards
Sci-Tech

LG unveils latest OLED evo and QNED evo TV in the Gulf, redefining home entertainment standards

Offering unparalleled clarity, color, and AI innovation, LG’s newest evo screens are the culmination of 12 years at the forefront of class-creating television technology

DFSA advances tokenisation push with next phase of regulatory sandbox
Sci-Tech

DFSA advances tokenisation push with next phase of regulatory sandbox

Selected firms begin testing new financial technologies in the DFSA’s Innovation Testing Licence programme

Dubai to open UAE’s first Proton Therapy Center by 2028
UAE

Dubai to open UAE’s first Proton Therapy Center by 2028

New facility by Yas Healthcare aims to advance cancer care with support from Singapore’s National Cancer Centre

UAE strongly condemns Israeli strikes on Iran
UAE

UAE strongly condemns Israeli strikes on Iran

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for restraint and a diplomatic resolution amid rising regional tensions