UAE

Abu Dhabi’s residential property market set for continued growth as demand surges
UAE

Abu Dhabi’s residential property market set for continued growth as demand surges

The emirate recorded a strong performance in 2024, with 9,700 residential sales transactions valued at AED26 billion.

UAE Central Bank fines banks and insurers over reporting failures
UAE

UAE Central Bank fines banks and insurers over reporting failures

The CBUAE imposed financial penalties totaling AED 2.62 million on five banks and two insurance companies.

Warner Bros. Discovery acquires 30% stake in OSN Streaming for $57 million
UAE

Warner Bros. Discovery acquires 30% stake in OSN Streaming for $57 million

The transaction will be carried out in stages and remains subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals.

UAE pledges $64.5 million to east Jerusalem hospital amid Gaza crisis
UAE

UAE pledges $64.5 million to east Jerusalem hospital amid Gaza crisis

WHO praised UAE's 'unwavering support' for maintaining essential Palestinian healthcare

Putin speaks to UAE president on Ukraine and OPEC+
UAE

Putin speaks to UAE president on Ukraine and OPEC+

Putin and UAE leader praised strategic ties and called for close coordination within the OPEC+ oil-producing alliance

SCA recovers AED 4.1 million for investors through amicable settlements in 2024
UAE

SCA recovers AED 4.1 million for investors through amicable settlements in 2024

The SCA encourages all investors to make use of its complaint submission platform via its official website when needed.

Dubai cracks down on visit visa violations, say travel agents
UAE

Dubai cracks down on visit visa violations, say travel agents

Crackdown follows the conclusion of lenient visa amnesty scheme that ran from September to December 2024

Chasing sunrises: A morning at Dubai's iconic beaches
UAE

Chasing sunrises: A morning at Dubai's iconic beaches

From Jumeirah to Kite Beach and Umm Suqeim, each sunrise painted a new masterpiece over the sea and sand.

UAE commits to $1.4 trillion US investment, White House says
UAE

UAE commits to $1.4 trillion US investment, White House says

Partnership follows high-level meetings between Trump and UAE officials

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan welcomes baby girl
UAE

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan welcomes baby girl

Hind is Sheikh Hamdan’s fourth child, joining his two sons and a daughter

Sweet traditions of Ramadan: A taste of togetherness
UAE

Sweet traditions of Ramadan: A taste of togetherness

Luqaimat, Kunafa, and Qatayef bring families closer, embodying the love, joy, and cultural heritage of the holy month.

Gulf sovereign wealth funds expand global influence with $137B in investments
UAE

Gulf sovereign wealth funds expand global influence with $137B in investments

Gulf-based SWFs now control around 40% of global SWF assets, with six of the world’s ten largest funds based in the region.

Motherhood in the fast lane: Juggling careers and kids in Dubai
UAE

Motherhood in the fast lane: Juggling careers and kids in Dubai

Three expat mothers open up about the challenges of juggling full-time careers, parenting, and the pressure to do it all in a fast-paced city.

Moroccan-Dutch expat’s Ramadan in Dubai: What’s it really like?
UAE

Moroccan-Dutch expat’s Ramadan in Dubai: What’s it really like?

This month has been a beautiful mix of tradition, community, and unforgettable moments

ADQ and ECP join forces for $25 billion energy infrastructure initiative
UAE

ADQ and ECP join forces for $25 billion energy infrastructure initiative

The initiative aims to meet the growing power demands of data centers, hyperscale cloud companies, and other energy-intensive industries.

UAE central bank mirrors Fed decision to keep interest rates steady
Markets

UAE central bank mirrors Fed decision to keep interest rates steady

Despite global economic uncertainties, the UAE’s economy continues to expand, driven by strong growth in the non-oil sector.

American traveler unreachable after $1M Dubai airport lottery win
UAE

American traveler unreachable after $1M Dubai airport lottery win

Houston resident Tanaz C. purchased winning ticket on February 24

Dubai launches real estate tokenization pilot to attract investors
UAE

Dubai launches real estate tokenization pilot to attract investors

The initiative, announced by DLD, will convert real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology, simplifying transactions for buying, selling, and investing.

GCC economy set for 4% growth in 2025 despite global uncertainty
UAE

GCC economy set for 4% growth in 2025 despite global uncertainty

The broader Middle East GDP is expected to expand by 3.3% this year despite ongoing global economic challenges.