Microsoft advances the UAE’s AI ambition with Microsoft elevate programme

Microsoft hosted the Dubai edition of its global AI Tour, bringing together leaders from government, education, and industry to explore how artificial intelligence can drive innovation, productivity, and sustainable growth across the UAE. The...

Swiss Business Council UAE To Mark 20 Years With Prestigious Gala Dinner

The Swiss Business Council United Arab Emirates (SBC UAE) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the annual Gala Dinner on November 15, 2025, at the Bvlgari Resort Dubai. The event is organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of...

UAE: Empower reports record Q3 revenue of $704.2mln

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The company reported a total revenue of AED2.586 billion and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and...

$700,000 in Prize Money for the Egyptian Super Cup in the UAE

Thu 06 Nov 2025 | 04:12 PM $700,000 in Prize Money for the Egyptian Super Cup in the UAE The prize money for the 2025 Egyptian Super Cup, to be hosted by Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, from November 6th to 9th, has been...

ADNOC Distribution earmarks around $300 million annually for organic growth in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt

ADNOC Distribution Chief Executive Officer Bader Al Lamki said the company earmarks between $250 million and $300 million annually to support organic growth across the three countries where it operates — the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. He added...

UAE: Sharjah Islamic Bank rolls out ‘SIB Pay’; QR code and smartphone tap-to-pay now available nationwide

SIB Pay brings seamless QR and tap payments UAE-wide / AI-generated Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has launched SIB Pay, a new digital-payments platform aimed at accelerating cashless transactions in the UAE. The platform offers QR payments, soft-POS,...

ManageEngine Brings Shield NxG 2025 Cybersecurity Seminar to the UAE

Trust alone isn’t a security strategy. That’s the key lesson from new research by Check Point Research, which uncovered multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Teams that could allow attackers to impersonate executives, manipulate messages, and...

UAE pension authority rolls out 10-year flexible instalment scheme

The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has opened applications for insured individuals in the UAE to consolidate their previous service periods, introducing a more flexible repayment plan of up to ten years to ease monthly...

UAE companies to build 500 MW energy storage systems in Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan has signed new agreements with the UAE to build energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 500 MW. Photo: Ministry of Energy According to the Ministry of Energy, agreements were inked with Masdar and AMEA Power to build energy...

Cannes Lions 2025 Rankings: Saudi climbs several spots, UAE stays within top 10

Saudi Arabia climbed to several spots on the Cannes Lions 2025 rankings from the 23rd to 15th spot, while the UAE stayed within the top 10. Saudi Arabia went up from 23rd in the country rankings in 2024 to 13th in 2025, a big year-on-year gains....

UAE a model for diversification and clean energy leadership, says expert

MUDHI ALOBTHANI (ABU DHABI) The UAE continues to demonstrate remarkable progress in reshaping its economy beyond oil dependence, emerging as a regional model for diversification and clean energy leadership. In an interview with Aletihad, Amna...

UAE gaming authority announces interim CEO appointment after Kevin Mullally steps down

Kevin Mullally has stepped down as CEO of the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, citing family reasons. Chairman Jim Murren has been appointed interim CEO with immediate effect. Mullally, who helped establish the Authority’s...

India Shocked As UAE Frees Mahadev Scam Accused, Cites No Extradition Request Amid Paper Trail

This isn't just a criminal case. It’s a diplomatic disaster. Ravi Uppal, one of the masterminds of the ₹6,000 crore Mahadev betting app fraud, has slipped away from Dubai just when India was expecting his extradition. And the UAE claims it never...

Kevin Mullally steps down as CEO of the UAE’s gaming regulator

Established in September 2023, the GCGRA serves as the UAE’s federal body responsible for regulating the commercial gaming sector. Mullally, who was appointed as the Authority’s inaugural CEO at its founding, played a key role in developing its...

UAE: TA’ZIZ secures major export deal from with India’s Sanmar

TA’ZIZ on Thursday signed two product sale agreement term sheets with The Sanmar Group, a leading global producer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and speciality chemicals, for the supply of key petrochemical feedstocks. Under the terms of the...

UAE President congratulates President of Cameroon on re-election

United Arab Emirates vs Croatia: How to Watch, U-17 World Cup Preview

United Arab Emirates and Croatia square off in Group C action of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. UAE opened the tournament with a 1-1 tie against Costa Rica. Croatia also earned a point in a scoreless draw with Senegal. Here’s everything you need to know...

Don’t miss these UAE long weekends in 2026

Predicted UAE public holidays in 2026 Residents in the UAE can expect at least 12 public holidays in 2026, including potential long weekends. While official dates will be confirmed by the UAE government closer to each holiday, predictions based on...

Music Majlis: Empowering talent across UAE music industry

Dubai: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated the first-ever Music Majlis as part of her ongoing majlis series. The event brought together...

UAE: Azizi Developments launches new project in Al Jaddaf

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has launched Azizi Farishta II, its latest premium, metro- and highway-connected residential development in the vibrant and strategically located Al Jaddaf area. The project encapsulates...