UAE announces 10-year visa for individuals involved in  humanitarian efforts

….Golden visa provides 10-year residency …philanthropists must donate a minimum of AED 2 million (approx. £450,000) to humanitarian projects The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a new golden visa category, offering a ten-year renewable...

Dubai student, 18, dies of cardiac arrest during Diwali

Dubai: An 18-year-old outstanding Indian expat student and recipient of the prestigious UAE Golden Visa died of cardiac arrest in Dubai on Tuesday night, leaving his family, friends, and teachers shocked and devastated. Loved ones are mourning the...

Dubai and the Art of Heritage

Dubai’s art scene has evolved into a vibrant cultural landscape where galleries, festivals and public installations reflect both tradition and innovation At the heart of the art scene in Dubai is the Dubai Public Art initiative, which transforms...

Air Seychelles Expands Abu Dhabi Route to Daily Flights Starting October 2025

Air Seychelles has announced that, beginning 16 October 2025, it will expand its service between Seychelles and Abu Dhabi to a daily schedule. The decision follows the strong performance of the route since its launch in May and reflects rising...

Discover Earth’s history at NHM Abu Dhabi this November

Abu Dhabi: The Natural History Museum (NHM Abu Dhabi) is set to open its doors to the public on 22 November 2025 in the Saadiyat Cultural District, marking a major cultural and scientific milestone for the emirate. As the largest natural history...

Registration for 17th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship reaches 80 percent of capacity

Registration for the 17th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship has reached 80% capacity weeks before the event, underscoring the growing global appeal of the sport’s most prestigious competition. Held under the patronage of His...

Abu Dhabi and Dubai lead Gulf in city rankings as UAE embraces intelligence age

Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been ranked as the best cities in the Gulf in a new league table, emphasising their growing international influence and economic power. Both have again been listed inside the top 50 of the annual Global Cities Index,...

Emirates Driving Company Reports Strong Financial Results for Q3 and Nine Months Ended 30 September 2025

Sustained Growth, Solid Profitability, and Strategic Investments Reinforce Market Leadership Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Oct 2025: Emirates Driving Company PJSC (ADX: DRIVE) announced strong financial results for the third quarter and...

UAE's biggest bank FAB posts 21% surge in third-quarter income

First Abu Dhabi Bank, the largest lender in the UAE by assets, reported a nearly 21 per cent jump in its third-quarter net income as revenue surged on strong growth momentum across the lender’s business units. Net profit for the three months to...

United Hospitality Management to operate Creekside Hotel Dubai

United Hospitality Management (UHM), a leader in luxury and mixed-use hospitality management, has been appointed by Dubai Duty Free (DDF) to operate The Creekside Hotel which was previously managed by Jumeirah. The premium property will relaunch...

Dubai Chamber of Commerce Hosts 294 Business Meetings in Tbilisi

Dubai Chamber Leads Trade Mission Dubai Chamber of Commerce has successfully organized a trade mission to Georgia, involving 15 companies based in Dubai. This initiative is part of the “New Horizons” program, which aims to enhance international...

Dubai and Istanbul shine in Kearney’s Global Cities Index

The latest Global Cities Index from Kearney indicates a significant acceleration of urban power shifts, with Dubai and Istanbul emerging as key movers in the MENA region. Cities in the MENA region have been demonstrating impressive resilience and...

Which City Is Called the City of Gold?

City of Gold: The city known as the City of Gold is Dubai, located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai got this name because of its glittering gold markets, luxury lifestyle, and rapid rise from a desert land to a global business hub. The...

Sikanta Developments: Redefining Dubai's skyline

Dubai is known for its towering skyscrapers and mega-developments. Why is Sikanta taking a different approach? Dubai’s skyline is undeniably impressive, but there’s a growing desire for homes that feel more personal and refined. At Sikanta, we’re...

Royal Development Holding and SAAS Properties Appoint Swiss Pro Foundations for Enabling and Piling Works at ‘Seamont Autograph Collection Residences’ on Al Reem Island Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Royal Development Holding, a premier real estate development firm and subsidiary of Emirates Stallions Group (ADX: ESG), in strategic alliance with its joint venture partner and luxury real estate developer, SAAS Properties, is pleased to announce...

KAWS to take centre stage at second edition of Manar Abu Dhabi

The high-profile street artist KAWS will take centre stage in a major Abu Dhabi public art initiative launching next month. KAWS'S work—which shows the artist’s signature Companian figure reclining on its back while lifting a lit moon in its...

Dubai Unveils AI Initiatives to Propel Startups and Digital Growth

Introduction of the Unicorn 30 Programme The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has launched the Unicorn 30 Programme, an initiative designed to nurture and develop 30 promising startups into billion-dollar enterprises. This program marks a...

Al Dhafra Date Festival and Auction: A much-awaited annual heritage event

SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI) The fourth edition of Al Dhafra Date Festival and Auction plays a significant role in promoting a culture of agriculture and interest in palm trees and their products, said Rashid Khadem Al Rumaithi, Director of the...

Inside Vivek Oberoi’s lavish Dubai villa: Stunning swimming pools, exquisite art collection, and organic kitchen garden

Vivek Oberoi real estate: Masti 4 star, Vivek Oberoi, is set to return to the big screen on November 21 alongside Riteish Deshmukh. But, Bollywood is not his only money maker; Oberoi owns an agriculture and fintech startup in India while being a...

UAE launches initiative to train 1,000 Emirati entrepreneurs

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Ministry of Community Empowerment have launched an initiative to train and qualify 1,000 entrepreneurs from Emirati families across the country in entrepreneurship, business establishment, and project...