UAE cuts visa process from 30 days to five

UAE’s new Blue Visa: Everything you need to know about it

The announcement was made at the World Government Summit 2025, taking place in Dubai from February 11 to 13

LEAP 2025: How tech will transform Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup

The World Cup is not the result – it is a milestone in a journey that Saudi Arabia is continuously investing in

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Tabby raises $160m, becomes MENA’s most ‘valuable’ fintech

Since its last funding round in October 2023, Tabby has nearly doubled its annualised transaction volume to over $10bn while maintaining profitability

Dubai International Boat Show 2025: All You Need to Know

Dubai International Boat Show 2025: All you need to know

This premier maritime event will take place at Dubai Harbour for the fourth consecutive year

Abu Dhabi: Vertiports to be built at these three locations

Abu Dhabi: Vertiports to be built at these three locations

In total, 14 potential sites were assessed with the involvement of more than 34 stakeholders, culminating in a detailed feasibility study submitted to the Abu Dhabi government

Hub71 16th cohort announced: Here's who made the list

Hub71 16th cohort announced: Here’s who made the list

More than 50 per cent of the startups in Cohort 16 are seed and series A ventures, operating across nine industries, including fintech, climate tech, health tech, edtech, and mobility and logistics

LEAP 2025: What tech leaders have to say about their participation

LEAP 2025: What tech leaders have to say about their participation

We spoke to key leaders from these companies about the event and their participation

LEAP 2025: AI data centre, key tech deals signed

The data centre will boast of a a capacity of 1.5 gigawatts in Oxagon – the floating industrial city being developed in the Red Sea.

Tahaluf CEO Mike Champion on LEAP’s meteoric rise in Saudi Arabia

A driving force behind LEAP’s rapid expansion in Riyadh, Mike Champion gives us an insider’s view on how Tahaluf is reshaping the region’s event landscape

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Sharjah: New fee exemption for citizens to take affect from April 1

This resolution amends Council Decision No. (5) of 2013

Fly to Nigeria with Emirates: 13 new routes to be explored

Passengers flying from Dubai to Lagos will seamlessly be able to take onward connections

Trump is looking for fair trade, not free trade: DP World CEO

The US leader substantially raised tariffs on steel and aluminium imports on Monday to a flat 25 per cent

Tech To Make Riyadh Epicentre of MENA Music by 2030, Grammy Awards President Tells DeepFest 2025

Tech to make Riyadh MENA music hub by 2030, says Grammy head at DeepFest

The Recording Academy, which launched the Latin Grammys 25 years ago, is now looking to help music and artists from the Middle East and North Africa gain global traction

50 Dubai locations improve traffic flow for drivers

The improvements were carried out to coincide with the city’s urban expansion

RTA unveils RAILBUS, a solar-powered autonomous transport system at WGS

RTA unveils RAILBUS autonomous transport system

The RAILBUS carriage measures 11.5 metres in length, 2.6 metres in width, and 2.9 metres in height, with a capacity to accommodate 40 passengers and a top speed of 100 km/h

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UAE to install over 500 EV charging stations by year’s end

The EV charging network expansion is designed to support the widespread adoption of EVs and align with the UAE’s broader sustainability goal

Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Heriot-Watt University Dubai secures UAE accreditation for undergrad, postgrad programmes

The granting of Initial Programme Accreditation for all 71 programmes is a significant milestone for Heriot-Watt University Dubai

DeepFest 2025 opens in Riyadh, showcases Saudi Arabia’s AI ambitions

DeepFest 2025 showcases Saudi Arabia’s AI ambitions

DeepFest 2025 features more than 150 speakers and 120 exhibitors, welcoming over 50,000 participants globally

Billing alert: DEWA adopts new way to measure water use

This decision aligns with Cabinet Resolution No. (85) of 2023 and Ministerial Resolution No. (43) of 2024.

Living in the clouds: Dubai’s $51m penthouse hits the market

Located in the world’s tallest tower, this penthouse sits 13,000 feet above Dubai

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Qualcomm, Aramco Digital to develop AI-enabled 5G industrial smartphone

Revealed at LEAP 2025, the new industrial smartphone will enhance connectivity for 5G IoT devices, edge computing, and industrial applications

Insights: Dubai's role in driving financial evolution

Insights: Dubai’s role in driving financial evolution

Digital-first solutions and advanced technologies are quickly becoming the norm, meeting the evolving needs of modern traders

World Governments Summit 2025 kicks off in Dubai image courtesy WAM_X

World Governments Summit 2025 kicks off in Dubai

The event will also host thought leaders and experts who will discuss major global trends in more than 200 interactive sessions featuring over 300 global speakers

Dubai welcomes 18.72 million international visitors in 2024

Dubai saw the highest growth in visitor numbers from North East and South East Asia (24 per cent), followed by Africa (20 per cent) and CIS and Eastern Europe (16 per cent)

G42, Microsoft unveil Responsible AI Foundation

G42, Microsoft unveil Responsible AI Foundation

Inception, a subsidiary of G42, will serve as the Programme Lead for the foundation, advancing its mission to ensure that AI development remains both ethical and inclusive

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LEAP 2025 starts in Riyadh, unveiling $14.9bn in AI investments

The event reinforces Saudi Arabia’s ambition to establish itself as a primary hub for digital transformation and a destination for technology investments

How AI can help transform waste management in Saudi Arabia

The scale of Saudi Arabia’s waste management challenge demands innovative solutions aligned with Vision 2030’s sustainability goals

Saudi Arabia welcomes 60 million visitors in H1 2024

Saudi investment funds: New possibilities explored

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) in Saudi Arabia has initiated a public consultation regarding proposed changes

Dubai: New initiatives announced for children, community

The initiatives were approved at a meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai

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Dubai: These 4 areas to become car-free zones

The initiative to create car-free, pedestrian-friendly areas aligns with Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims to create a greener, more sustainable urban environment