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UAE President Arrives in Germany for State Visit to

Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Berlin on September 9 for a state visit to the Federal Republic of ....

UAE gold price stable as 22K trades below Dh500 per gram

Gold prices in Dubai remained largely stable on Tuesday morning following a strong rally last week and a hawkish speech by US Federal Reserve ....

How a UAE restaurant group kept growing despite the

Six months after the US-Israel-Iran conflict triggered uncertainty across the region, Dubai-based OTH (Off the Hook) Group decided to continue its ....

Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports After

A fresh trade showdown between Washington and Ottawa has been delayed, giving negotiators three more days to keep talks alive. US President Donald ....

DEWA posts record H1 net profit of AED 3.33 billion

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has reported a record net profit of AED 3.33 billion (about $907 million) for the first half of 2026, a ....

Takaful Emarat Posts 46% Surge in Half-Year Profit as

DUBAI — Takaful Emarat Insurance (P.S.C.), one of the UAE's leading providers of health and life takaful solutions, reported a 46 percent ....

Emirates Introduces Unlimited Free Date Changes for

DUBAI — Emirates has introduced greater booking flexibility for passengers travelling to Dubai, allowing customers on selected Economy and ....

UAE Introduces New Licensing Fees for Businesses Playing

Dubai: The UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism has introduced new licensing fees for businesses that play music commercially, with collections ....

UAE Joins 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting in Jaipur,

The United Arab Emirates took part in the 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting in Jaipur, India, reaffirming its commitment to open, rules-based ....

Dubai Launches ‘Made in Dubai Fashion Sprint’ to

DUBAI — Dubai is strengthening its creative economy with the launch of the Made in Dubai Fashion Sprint, a new incubation programme designed to ....

IMF projects Syrian economy to grow more than 10% in 2026

The International Monetary Fund has said the Syrian economy is continuing to recover and projected growth of more than 10 per cent in 2026, roughly ....

UAE Expands Federal Payment Channels with Aani and Jaywan

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Finance has approved Aani and Jaywan as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines, becoming the first ....

Dubai Emerges as One of the World’s Fastest-Growing

Dubai has strengthened its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing wealth hubs, with more than 81,200 millionaires now calling the city ....

UAE Scraps 15 Business Fees but Raises Cost of IPO

The UAE has removed 15 business-related fees as part of efforts to reduce costs for companies and create a more competitive business environment, ....

Dubai Financial Market Posts Dh443 Million Profit in H1

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) recorded a profit of Dh443 million in the first half of 2026, reflecting strong activity across the UAE’s ....

Kerala Unveils GCC Roadmap, Targets 150 Global Capability

Kerala has unveiled a comprehensive GCC Feasibility Report at the Kerala GCC Outlook 2026 conclave held at Technopark, outlining an ambitious roadmap ....

The Future of Payments in the UAE: How Jaywan Could Change

The UAE is taking another major step towards becoming a global leader in digital payments with the launch of Jaywan, the country’s first ....

Blackstone Plans Return to Dubai With New DIFC Office

Blackstone is coming back to Dubai. The world's largest alternative asset manager is planning to open an office in the Dubai International ....