United Arab Emirates

BEYOND Developments launches Sensia, third project in its master plan at Dubai Maritime City

Designed by HBA, Sensia features angled floor plates for privacy and stunning panoramic views

ADIO signs strategic partnership with Italy’s CDP to boost investment, trade

Italy is a key trade partner of the UAE, with annual trade over AED30 billion

Dubai offers remote learning for private schools on Ramadan Fridays

Students who have mandatory in-person examinations on Fridays are exempt from this arrangement

Investopia 2025: Future100 initiative explores strengthening UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

The initiative featured 15 sessions with 48 speakers, including ministers, officials, and industry experts

UAE gold prices drop AED3.5, global rates fall ahead of PCE inflation data

Spot gold fell 0.4 percent to $2,864.94 an ounce, while April futures decreased 0.6 percent to $2,877.80 an ounce

UAE announces decrease in petrol prices for March 2025

Super 98 petrol will cost AED2.73 per litre, compared to AED2.74 a litre in February

Investopia 2025: Future100 initiative signs 6 agreements to drive startup growth in UAE’s new economy sectors

New partnerships support the initiative's goals to boost future readiness and strengthen the UAE's economic hub

Plaza Premium Group unveils Numero Uno Caviar Bars at Dubai International, Zayed International Airports

The Caviar Bars will feature a selection of premium Numero Uno and Kaspian branded caviar

Jaywan, UAE’s first domestic card scheme to be activated locally and globally: CBUAE

Jaywan offers secure, efficient payments, reducing costs, supporting growth, and promoting inclusion

ADGM achieves record growth in 2024 with 245 percent surge in AUMs

ADGM emerged as fastest-growing financial centre with 32 percent annual growth, totaling 2,381 operational entities

Ramadan 2025: Ajman announces full remote work for government employees on Fridays

From Monday to Thursday, Ramadan working hours are 9:00 AM to 2:30 p.m.

MBRSC’s Etihad-SAT launching in first week of March 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9

Etihad-SAT development began two years ago through a knowledge transfer program with Satrec Initiative

Ramadan 2025: UAE launches ‘Ramadan with the Family’ initiative for remote learning on Fridays

Teaching staff will continue their regular attendance at schools on Fridays during Ramadan

UAE calls for moon-sighting to mark Ramadan 2025 beginning

In the UAE, the country’s International Astronomy Center said Ramadan is likely to begin on March 1

Investopia 2025 highlights global investment trends, possible opportunities for regional and international economic growth

12 discussion sessions and 11 roundtable meetings were held on Day 1 with wide international participation

Investopia 2025 hosts inaugural Business and Investors Conference for Arab Countries, Central Asia and Azerbaijan

The two sides will hold the second conference session in Central Asia and Azerbaijan in 2027

Future100 companies of 2024 announced at Investopia 2025

The initiative boosted applications by 11 percent in 2024, especially in fintech, sustainability, and creative sectors

UAE’s February Islamic treasury sukuk auction attracts bids worth $1.93 billion

The success is reflected in the attractive market-driven prices, with a yield to maturity of 4.18 percent for the tranche maturing in August 2028

UAE recognized as key player in global trade and investment

The nation is projected as one of Ernst & Young's fastest-growing markets in five to ten years 

Dubai Land Department registers 127 new owners’ committees in the emirate

Owners’ committees play a crucial role in enhancing transparency and ensuring real estate sustainability

RTA, e& roll out free Wi-Fi service at 29 bus and marine transport stations in Dubai

The initiative reflects RTA’s commitment to improving commuting and supporting Dubai's smart city vision

Dubai prioritizes productivity, well-being with flexible working hours and remote work policy for Ramadan 2025

Employees can work remotely up to two days weekly, based on duties and supervisor coordination