Saudi’s 20-hour hotel rule: Game-changer for tourists, hosts alike

Saudi’s 20-hour hotel rule: Game-changer for tourists, hosts alike

While hotels and accommodations can set their own schedules based on location and clientele, they must still guarantee the full minimum stay

Mashreq's Norman Tambach on how CFOs drive transparency, accountability

Mashreq’s Norman Tambach on how CFOs drive transparency, accountability

A strong internal control framework relies on five key pillars: control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring, shares the group CFO

Umrah Saudi Arabia Grand Mosque

Millennium Hotels MEA and Taiba elevate Umrah hospitality with Madinah relaunch

The relaunch follows a comprehensive upgrade to services and guest touchpoints

Dell's Haidi Nossair on why the shift to AI PCs is becoming a competitive necessity

Dell’s Haidi Nossair on why the shift to AI PCs is becoming a competitive necessity

The senior director – Client Solutions Group – META at Dell Technologies, outlines how the company is helping organisations transition to Windows 11, manage demanding AI workloads, and build sustainability into design

Saudi's new food violation rules: What eateries need to know

Saudi’s new food establishment rules: What’s next for restaurants?

The requirements mandate compliance with the Saudi Building Code, covering electrical systems, ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitation

Georgetown University’s Paul Almeida on leadership and business education

Georgetown University’s Paul Almeida on leadership and business education

Executives need to close gaps not only in digital fluency or innovation management, but also in geopolitical literacy, strategic adaptability, and cross-cultural leadership, says the dean of the McDonough School of Business

Dell Technologies Gulf MD on Why regional CXOs must lead the next wave of GenAI transformation

Why regional CXOs must lead the next wave of GenAI transformation

With agentic RAG, you’re not just enabling smarter automation — you’re building an enterprise that is resilient, adaptable, and primed for the future of work, says the MD of Dell Technologies Gulf

FiLLi Cafe partners with COFE Cloud to drive global expansion

FiLLi Cafe partners with COFE Cloud to drive global expansion

FiLLi Cafe, which operates in the UAE, US, UK, Oman, Qatar, Mauritius, Nepal, India and Pakistan, is looking to accelerate its international growth with COFE Cloud’s data-driven tools

DEWA sees H1 profit after tax rise 13.2% to hit Dhs2.9bn

DEWA sees H1 profit after tax rise 13.2% to hit Dhs2.9bn

In Q2 alone, DEWA recorded a profit after tax of Dhs2.4bn, up 25.8 per cent year-on-year, with revenues of Dhs8.6bn, an increase of 9.8 per cent

How AI can impct public finance Image courtesy WAM

From potential to policy: How AI can reshape public finance

Legacy IT systems and non-integrated data sources hinder effective AI model development, say the authors

Dubai property boom: Over 4,000+ new real estate activities recorded in H1

Dubai property boom: Over 4,000+ new real estate activities recorded in H1

According to the Dubai Land Department, the robust growth is largely attributed to the emirate’s advanced regulatory framework

Abu Dhabi’s ADX onboards Thndr as first remote retail trading member

Abu Dhabi’s ADX onboards Thndr as first remote retail trading member

In 2024, Thndr recorded more than $13bn in trading value and executed 12 million trades

Foreign investors alert: Saudi approves digital IDs for property ownership

Saudi’s group housing laws: What one must follow

Each bedroom must provide at least four square meters per person, with no more than ten occupants per room

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Image Abu Dhabi media Office_WAM

Prominent landmarks: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque rises in global rankings

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi ranked eighth globally in TripAdvisor’s 2025 Top Attractions list, up two spots from 2024

PRYPCO Mortgage facilitates single retail mortgage valued at Dhs94.5m, one of region's largest

PRYPCO Mortgage facilitates single retail mortgage valued at Dhs94.5m, one of region’s largest

From its inception to June this year, PRYPCO Mortgage has arranged Dhs9.67bn in mortgage deals, the company said

kezad signs MOU with Q Mobility for parking solutions

Q Mobility to develop truck and on-street parking solutions in KEZAD

Q Mobility will introduce smart parking systems and value-added services aimed at improving user experience within KEZAD’s industrial and commercial zones

Mubadala Energy Closes Strategic Investment in U.S. Natural Gas and LNG Sector with Kimmeridge

Mubadala Energy closes Caturus stake deal in US

The deal forms part of Mubadala Energy’s strategy to expand across the gas value chain while supporting the transition to lower-emission fuels

UAE, Russia ink trade in services and investment agreement

UAE, Russia ink trade in services and investment agreement

The deal comes as part of the UAE’s CEPA programme, which aims to raise non-oil foreign trade to Dhs4.04tn by 2031

Dubai T100: Athlete Ghani Souleymane launches 100-day triathlon challenge

Dubai T100: Athlete Ghani Souleymane launches 100-day triathlon challenge

The T100 weekend is also integrated into the Dubai Fitness Challenge, an annual initiative encouraging residents to complete 30 minutes of activity for 30 days

Car insurance hike in Oman: Authority issues clarification

Car insurance hike in Oman: Authority issues clarification

Consumers are urged to report any irregularities or lodge complaints regarding vehicle insurance pricing directly through the FSA’s official channels

Riyadh curbs parking hassles: Residential permits rolled out

Riyadh curbs parking hassles: Residential permits rolled out

These permits allow residents and their visitors to park conveniently while curbing unregulated parking that often causes inconvenience

UAE corporate tax exemptions

Dubai’s Tax Star launches UAE’s first AI-powered corporate tax software

Created by accountants for accountants, Tax Star integrates seamlessly with existing systems to automate daily tasks

Emirates bans power bank use onboard: What passengers need to know

Emirates bans power bank use onboard: What passengers need to know

Emirates’ move comes after a comprehensive safety review prompted by a rise in lithium battery-related incidents across the aviation industry

iPhone 17 buzz: Major redesign, camera upgrades, price hike

iPhone 17 buzz: Major redesign, camera upgrades, price hike

Industry insiders suggest this could be one of the most significant iPhone updates in years, featuring notable design, display, and camera changes

Here are the top 6 UAE property hotspots to invest in 2025

Barco Developers enters UAE market with 2 million sq ft residential pipeline

Barco Developers aims to deliver homes with high utility, modern designs, and technology-enabled amenities

Dubai RTA’s fast-track fix: New lane to slash Ras Al Khor traffic by 30%

The change will benefit motorists heading towards Business Bay, Ghadeer Al Tair, Al Quoz, Al Safa, and surrounding development areas

GPT-5 is here: Here’s why the entire AI industry is watching

GPT-5 is here: Here’s why the entire AI industry is watching

OpenAI is now in early discussions to allow employees to cash out at a $500bn valuation, a huge step-up from its current $300bn valuation

DP World expands vehicle capacity at Jebel Ali to meet surging demand

DP World expands vehicle capacity at Jebel Ali to meet surging demand

In H12025, the port handled 545,000 vehicles, a 28 per cent increase from the same period last year

Parkin Achieves Record Quarterly Financial Results, Driven by Strong Operational Performance

Parkin reports record Q2 revenue, profit amid strong demand across Dubai

Parkin reported booked revenues of Dhs320m in Q2, up 56 per cent from Dhs205.5m in Q2 2024

aramex H1 2025 highlights

Aramex reports group revenue of Dhs3.06bn for H1

Net profit came in at Dhs8m for the half-year, a sharp fall from Dhs49m in the same period last year