United Arab Emirates

UAE GCAA issues region’s first regulation for certifying air navigation service providers for drones

The new regulation includes all essential elements for certifying drone air navigation service providers

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes $1 billion sukuk listing by Government of Ras Al Khaimah

The issuance attracted strong investor interest, with orders exceeding $4.4 billion, reflecting market confidence

Ripple secures Dubai license to offer crypto payments in UAE

The approval enables Ripple’s compliance-first global payments product to be accessible for businesses in the UAE

CBUAE: Gross banks’ assets rise 2.4 percent to $1.24 billion at end of December 2024

CBUAE reported M1 money supply rose 2.3 percent to $257.7 billion by December 2024

UAE gold prices up AED3, global rates rise on tariff uncertainty

Trump's tariffs may fuel inflation, pushing safe-haven gold to a record high of $2,956.15

Boldly facing the future with an ‘innovation mindset’

AI technology is redefining how entities across industries operate and how governments worldwide approach digital transformation

PRYPCO: Redefining the real estate landscape

PRYPCO founder and CEO Amira Sajwani is an inspiration to women to dream and achieve

Building a cyber-resilient UAE

How the country has emerged as a cybersecurity leader with initiatives including the National Cybersecurity Strategy — and how it plans to stay ahead of emerging threats

Bigger jurisdiction, greater opportunities: ADGM completes integration of Al Reem Island into its jurisdiction

Now spanning approximately 14.3 million square meters, ADGM has become one of the world’s largest international financial centers

Investopia 2025 reinforces UAE’s status as an investment powerhouse

This year’s edition hosted 51 panel discussions and saw the signing of 31 partnership agreements and memorandums of understanding

Redefining leadership in a rapidly evolving business landscape

For ANAX Holding chairman Satish Sanpal, entrepreneurial success is about sustaining growth while creating a lasting social impact

Electricity investment needs to keep up with rising demand

IEA says the world needs to invest $700 billion per year by 2040

Google Cloud: Empowering organizations for a robust digital future

Seeing a huge potential in the region, Google Cloud aims to be the trusted partner for transformational growth

Dubai’s luxury transport grows 44 percent in 2024 with over 43.4 million trips

Dubai's luxury transport services carried 75.6 million passengers in 2024

Dubai Airports named 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner

Dubai Airports reached the 75th percentile for employee engagement

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways welcomes 1.6 million passengers in February, up 14 percent YoY

Passenger traffic increased to 3.3 million in the first two months, up from 2.9 million

Ajman Transport launches first contactless bus payment system in UAE

Passengers can securely pay using bank cards, digital wallets, and wearables like smartwatches

UAE MoHRE surpasses 34 million smart transactions in 2024, up 59 percent

This growth reflects the ministry’s digital and AI integration, enhancing services and customer experience

UAE gold prices up AED0.5, global rates steady ahead of inflation data

Spot gold was unchanged at $2,916.69 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures edged up 0.1 percent to $2,922.30

DCT Abu Dhabi to launch world’s most advanced fleet of 10,000 light-show drones

The pioneering initiative will integrate cutting-edge drone technology into large-scale immersive storytelling