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Sharjah Digital Platform records 2.65 million transactions in H1 2026
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Sharjah Digital Platform records 2.65 million transactions in H1 2026

The Sharjah Digital Platform recorded rapid growth in the first half of 2026, reflecting progress in implementing Sharjah’s Digital Transformation Strategy 2026-2028, which aims to develop government services, enhance...

DEWA’s IWPP model earns Seven-Star recognition, attracts over Dhs47.4 billion in investments
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DEWA’s IWPP model earns Seven-Star recognition, attracts over Dhs47.4 billion in investments
Dubai Residential REIT reports 15% H1 profit growth, approves Dhs573.2 million interim dividend
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Dubai Residential REIT reports 15% H1 profit growth, approves Dhs573.2 million interim dividend
Crownexis Builds a Brokerage Around Execution Quality as Retail Trading Enters Its Maturity Phase

Crownexis Builds a Brokerage Around Execution Quality as Retail Trading Enters Its Maturity Phase

The multi-asset platform offers access to more than 16,000 instruments, eight account tiers scaling to $250,000, and an interest structure that pays 5.4%...

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Bullarion Is Building the Brokerage That Active Traders Have Been Waiting For. The Investment Case Is Starting to Take Shape

Bullarion Is Building the Brokerage That Active Traders Have Been Waiting For. The Investment Case Is Starting to Take Shape

With more than 16,000 instruments, a compelling interest rate programme, and a tiered account structure designed to reward long-term engagement, Bullarion is positioning...

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Plot of land in Dubai mortgaged for Dhs418 million

Plot of land in Dubai mortgaged for Dhs418 million

Dubai’s real estate market witnessed a mortgage on a residential plot of land in Al Nahda 1 area for Dhs418 million during midday...

11 hours ago
Taxable persons eligible for small business relief must submit simplified corporate tax returns: FTA

Taxable persons eligible for small business relief must submit simplified corporate tax returns: FTA

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has emphasised that Taxable Persons eligible for the Small Business Relief must continue to fulfil all their obligations...

12 hours ago
New DIFC regulations further strengthen DIFC’s structuring advantage for SPVs

New DIFC regulations further strengthen DIFC’s structuring advantage for SPVs

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today announced updates to the Prescribed Company (PC) Regulations, which are designed to broaden the use of PCs, DIFC’s...

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Ministry of Finance adopts ‘Aani’, ‘Jaywan’ as new payment channels for federal service fees, fines

Ministry of Finance adopts ‘Aani’, ‘Jaywan’ as new payment channels for federal service fees, fines

The Ministry of Finance has announced the adoption of 'Aani' and 'Jaywan' solutions as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines,...

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MultiBank Group's crypto exchange arm, mb.io, integrates Botim to enable in-app account funding for UAE users

MultiBank Group's crypto exchange arm, mb.io, integrates Botim to enable in-app account funding for UAE users

UAE users can now fund their mb.io accounts through Botim within the app mb.io, the regulated digital asset platform of MultiBank Group, has...

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AI underpins future of smart, and sustainable cities: Al Tayer

AI underpins future of smart, and sustainable cities: Al Tayer

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), reviewed in an article published by the authority the...

02 Aug 2026
Emirates NBD to acquire retail banking business of HSBC Egypt

Emirates NBD to acquire retail banking business of HSBC Egypt

Emirates NBD Egypt S.A.E., a 100% owned subsidiary of Emirates NBD Bank, on Sunday announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to...

02 Aug 2026
Saudi, Russia and other key members of OPEC+ agree to boost production by 188,000 barrels/day

Saudi, Russia and other key members of OPEC+ agree to boost production by 188,000 barrels/day

Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other key members of OPEC+ agreed in an online meeting Sunday to boost oil production by 188,000 barrels...

02 Aug 2026
On-site solar integration in GCC can achieve significant cost savings

On-site solar integration in GCC can achieve significant cost savings

Large-scale urban developments across the Gulf could generate up to approximately one-third of their electricity demand while reducing costs by a similar margin,...

01 Aug 2026
Abu Dhabi strengthens global standing through landmark cultural, tourism projects

Abu Dhabi strengthens global standing through landmark cultural, tourism projects

Abu Dhabi is moving ahead with plans to strengthen its position as a global hub for culture, tourism and creativity through the implementation...

01 Aug 2026
Oil prices rise as Brent climbs above $90 per barrel

Oil prices rise as Brent climbs above $90 per barrel

Oil prices settled more than $1 higher on Friday, recording their biggest monthly gain since March, supported by developments in the Middle East....

01 Aug 2026
CBA Real Estate Defies Industry Trends with a Six-Figure Monthly Investment in Digital Property Marketing

CBA Real Estate Defies Industry Trends with a Six-Figure Monthly Investment in Digital Property Marketing

Dubai, UAE — At a time when many real estate brokerages are reducing advertising budgets, limiting premium property portal exposure, and focusing on...

01 Aug 2026
UAE financial sector proves resilient

UAE financial sector proves resilient

The UAE's financial sector has continued to demonstrate strength and stability despite a challenging regional environment, with banks and financial institutions maintaining growth...

31 Jul 2026
Sharjah welcomes visitors with promotional event at Sharjah International Airport

Sharjah welcomes visitors with promotional event at Sharjah International Airport

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) launched an engaging promotional event at...

31 Jul 2026
2PointZero Group reports net profit of Dhs7.7 billion in H1 2026

2PointZero Group reports net profit of Dhs7.7 billion in H1 2026

2PointZero Group announced its financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting group net profit of Dhs7.7 billion, while revenue reached Dhs21.9...

31 Jul 2026
Aldar generates Dhs1.5 billion in sales during launch of The Canopies at Yas Point

Aldar generates Dhs1.5 billion in sales during launch of The Canopies at Yas Point

Aldar on Friday announced it has generated Dhs1.5 billion during the launch of 'The Canopies', a six-building apartment community at Yas Point, the...

31 Jul 2026
EMSTEEL reports Dhs2.4 billion in Q2 revenue

EMSTEEL reports Dhs2.4 billion in Q2 revenue

EMSTEEL, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, on Friday reported revenues of Dhs2.4 billion for...

31 Jul 2026
flydubai to host UAE National Careers Open Day on August 16

flydubai to host UAE National Careers Open Day on August 16

flydubai will host its UAE National Careers Open Day on 16th August at the flydubai Campus, inviting UAE nationals to explore rewarding careers...

31 Jul 2026
IMF completes Egypt reviews, unlocks $1.8 billion for nation resilient to war effects

IMF completes Egypt reviews, unlocks $1.8 billion for nation resilient to war effects

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it completed two reviews of some facilities for Egypt, giving ‌the country access to about $1.8...

31 Jul 2026
ROX UAE by Futures Trans Motors expands presence with new showroom in Abu Dhabi

ROX UAE by Futures Trans Motors expands presence with new showroom in Abu Dhabi

Naser Abdulazeez Bin Ahmed, CEO of Futures Trans Motors, officially inaugurated the new ROX UAE showroom at Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the...

31 Jul 2026
Gold on track to end four-month slump as investors weigh Fed signals

Gold on track to end four-month slump as investors weigh Fed signals

Gold was headed for its first monthly gain in five on Friday, as investors assessed the impact of the US-Iran conflict and parsed...

31 Jul 2026
UAE announces fuel prices for August

UAE announces fuel prices for August

The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved petrol and diesel prices for August 2026, announcing limited adjustments in line with changes in global...

31 Jul 2026
SBWC to receive 1,000 online stores valued at Dhs3.6 million

SBWC to receive 1,000 online stores valued at Dhs3.6 million

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) has launched an initiative to establish 1,000 e-commerce stores for its eligible members in partnership with Packman...

30 Jul 2026
DFM net profit in H1 amounts to Dhs443.2m as trading activity rises

DFM net profit in H1 amounts to Dhs443.2m as trading activity rises

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced its consolidated financial results for the six-month period ending 30th June 2026, reporting a net profit before...

30 Jul 2026
Plot of land in Dubai's Al Barsha Heights sold for Dhs675 million

Plot of land in Dubai's Al Barsha Heights sold for Dhs675 million

Dubai’s real estate transactions on Thursday included the sale of a plot of land in Al Barsha Heights for Dhs675 million, according to...

30 Jul 2026

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Plot of land in Dubai mortgaged for Dhs418 million

Plot of land in Dubai mortgaged for Dhs418 million

Dubai’s real estate market witnessed a mortgage on a residential plot of land in Al Nahda 1 area for Dhs418 million during midday...

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Taxable persons eligible for small business relief must submit simplified corporate tax returns: FTA

Taxable persons eligible for small business relief must submit simplified corporate tax returns: FTA

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has emphasised that Taxable Persons eligible for the Small Business Relief must continue to fulfil all their obligations...

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New DIFC regulations further strengthen DIFC’s structuring advantage for SPVs

New DIFC regulations further strengthen DIFC’s structuring advantage for SPVs

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today announced updates to the Prescribed Company (PC) Regulations, which are designed to broaden the use of PCs, DIFC’s...

12 hours ago
Ministry of Finance adopts ‘Aani’, ‘Jaywan’ as new payment channels for federal service fees, fines

Ministry of Finance adopts ‘Aani’, ‘Jaywan’ as new payment channels for federal service fees, fines

The Ministry of Finance has announced the adoption of 'Aani' and 'Jaywan' solutions as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines,...

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Saudi, Russia and other key members of OPEC+ agree to boost production by 188,000 barrels/day

Saudi, Russia and other key members of OPEC+ agree to boost production by 188,000 barrels/day

Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other key members of OPEC+ agreed in an online meeting Sunday to boost oil production by 188,000 barrels...

02 Aug 2026
Oil prices rise as Brent climbs above $90 per barrel

Oil prices rise as Brent climbs above $90 per barrel

Oil prices settled more than $1 higher on Friday, recording their biggest monthly gain since March, supported by developments in the Middle East....

01 Aug 2026
IMF completes Egypt reviews, unlocks $1.8 billion for nation resilient to war effects

IMF completes Egypt reviews, unlocks $1.8 billion for nation resilient to war effects

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it completed two reviews of some facilities for Egypt, giving ‌the country access to about $1.8...

31 Jul 2026
Gold on track to end four-month slump as investors weigh Fed signals

Gold on track to end four-month slump as investors weigh Fed signals

Gold was headed for its first monthly gain in five on Friday, as investors assessed the impact of the US-Iran conflict and parsed...

31 Jul 2026