Dubai International Financial Centre says number of licensed fintech firms jump from 35 to more than 80 in the first half of 2019 Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has seen an explosion of fintech companies in the first six months of 2019 reinforcing its position as one of...

Dubai’s favourite and affordable fitness destination GymNation, which has more than 13,000 happy and healthy members in Dubai, has planned expansion in the UAE by opening its first facility in the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.  The new gym will be located in Manar Mall and will...

Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and developer Miral announce partnership to further enrich Yas Island's events portfolio The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and developer Miral have announced a partnership to further enrich Yas Island’s...

Many investors took profits before the Eid Holiday, which begins on Sunday and lasts for a week in Saudi Arabia and at least three days in other Gulf countries Saudi Arabian stocks gained on Thursday as oil prices rose, while most Gulf markets recovered from a recent sell-off. Oil...

Dubai-based SHUAA Capital's revenues for the second-quarter 2019 increase represented an increase of 54.4% DUBAI - Dubai-based SHUAA Capital's revenues for the second-quarter 2019 increased to AED47.5 million, up from AED30.8 million from the corresponding 2018 quarter and representing...

Jewels stolen from a Paris jeweller by a woman pretending to be a UAE princess has been recovered at a hotel room Jewellery valued at 1.6 million euros ($1.79 million) stolen from a Paris jeweller by a woman pretending to be a UAE princess has been recovered at a hotel room on the...

African businesses are keen to start their operations in the UAE and Dubai becomes most sought after as preparations for the mega event Expo2020 Dubai goes in full swing. UAE - Africa has turned into every investor's favourite investment destination as innovation and growth get...

Etihad is one of several airlines and hotels that have partnered with Switzerland-based Winding Tree over the last few years to bypass intermediaries using the distributed ledger technology Etihad Airways, the United Arab Emirates' national carrier, said on Thursday it has teamed up...

New study says average size of e-commerce transactions in the UAE in 2018-2019 was $144 The UAE is the most advanced e-commerce market in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a joint study by Dubai Economy and digital payment solutions leader Visa. It estimates...

Optivo has secured a revolving credit facility from the UK arm of First Abu Dhabi Bank Optivo, one of the largest social housing providers in the UK, has secured a revolving credit facility worth £50 million ($60.6 million) from the UAE's largest bank. The three-year deal with the...