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K2’s second act: From rap icon to Web3 innovator

How the Tunisian rapper is charting a new course, from North African Hip-Hop to global tech investments

Plan to start a business in Oman? This is what you need to know

Expatriates employed under contracts with government or private entities may establish a company under the Foreign Capital Investment Law

Hajj restrictions lifted by Saud Arabia

Travelling for Hajj? Here’s what you need to know

Thanks to technical integration with the Tasreeh platform, expatriates working during Hajj no longer need to visit Jawazat offices in person to obtain their permits

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Extra baggage room: flydubai to expand onboard luggage space

Passengers are increasingly connecting bin capacity with the room they expect for their carry-on bags

Dubai’s RTA adopts new technology for road assessment

The technology also enables safe and efficient inspection of elevated assets along highways and major roads

HMD's Sanmeet Singh Kochhar on the brand's focus on innovation and human-centric design

HMD’s Sanmeet Singh Kochhar on the brand’s focus on innovation and human-centric design

From co-creating phones with parental input to introducing digital detox-friendly devices, here’s how HMD is focused on innovation, wellbeing, sustainability and accessibility

6G in UAE: Impact on homes, businesses you need to know

For e&’s customers—already experiencing gigabit fibre speeds—these tests open the door to next-level wireless connectivity

Visa bids $100m to replace Mastercard as Apple’s new credit card partner

Visa has made a bold push to secure the Apple Card, offering an upfront payment typically reserved for the largest card programs

Nakheel, DEWA to power Palm Jebel Ali with 2 Dhs270m substations

5 reasons why Palm Jebel Ali is Dubai’s next big real estate opportunity

The Palm Jebel Ali project has been revived after years of quiet

Dubai’s Al Khail Metro Station now has a new name

Dubai’s RTA will update and rename the station names on both the external and indoor directional signage for all metro stations, from April to June 2025

GEMS signs biggest solar energy deal in UAE’s education sector

This particular initiative is expected to reduce 14,276 metric tonnes of carbon emissions per year, equivalent to taking 3,300 cars off the road

Musk’s Starlink, India’s Reliance sign surprise satellite internet deal

The deal follows a similar partnership announcement between Starlink and India’s No. 2 telecom player Bharti Airtel a day before

PIF launches Saudi Arabia’s first ever duty-free retailer

It will play a key role in securing a larger share of duty-free spending for Saudi Arabia’s economy

Jaywan-Visa partnership: How will these debit, prepaid cards benefit customers

Both Al Etihad Payments and Visa will be working with financial institutions, fintech companies, and merchant partners to issue the co-badged cards to their customers

Ramadan in Dubai: Visitors welcomed with a special stamp

This initiative reflects Dubai’s innovative approach to celebrating the holy month with a diverse range of activities

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WhatsApp launches ‘Lists’ in UAE: What the new feature has to offer

With this feature, WhatsApp users can filter their chats into custom categories of their choice

Farnborough Airshow: Qatar Airways expands Boeing 777-9 order

Hajj, Umrah service: Qatar Airways introduces off-airport check-in for pilgrims

Effective March 1, the airline launched the service in partnership with Saudi Ground Services (SGS)

Here’s what GCC’s first smart vehicle testing centre will offer

The state-of-the-art facility marks a leap forward, offering a seamless and efficient vehicle testing experience in the Northern Emirates.

Travel time reduced: Dubai’s RTA to upgrade roads in Business Bay, other areas

Traffic routes will be adjusted to improve flow just before the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Mustaqbal Street

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New Abu Dhabi schemes offer Emiratis 80% startup funding

The entity has been continually accepting applications for medium and long-term loans to meet the needs of innovative business ventures.

Good news for EV drivers: New charging stations to come up in Dubai

Customers will be able to pay both the EV charging tariff and the parking fee in a single transaction using Parkin’s app

Video: Dubai’s RTA unveils cashless payments, free Wi-Fi for commuters

The Wi-Fi service will undergo continuous evaluation to facilitate its expansion and enhancement

Dubai: New traffic signal control system to reduce congestion by 20%

This is expected to play a key role in reducing the duration of commutes

Dubizzle Group acquires Egypt automotive platform Hatla2ee

The UAE-based classifieds unicorn, Dubizzle Group, operates leading brands such as dubizzle, Bayut, and DriveArabia across the MENA region

Gulfood 2025: Dubai’s RTA rolls out 4,400 parking spaces

RTA is also offering free shuttle buses that will transfer visitors directly to the event

Elon Musk sells $6.9bn of Tesla shares, first since April

Elon Musk plans to build Dubai Loop: “It’s going to be like a wormhole”

The project is part of Dubai’s broader plan to innovate and evolve its transport sector through a network of advanced underground tunnels

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Chinese iPhones: Alibaba chairman confirms AI partnership with Apple

Rolling out AI tools in China is crucial for Apple as iPhone sales dipped in the holiday quarter

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Grok 3: This AI chatbot, ChatGPT challenger is to release soon

Grok 3 is outperforming anything that’s been released

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

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