Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said that the UAE economy continues to achieve strong and accelerated growth, supported by a clear leadership vision, flexible and advanced legislation, and a globally competitive business environment. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the “Investopia Partners” event held
UAE sportswomen stamped their authority on the athletics programme at the Arab Women Sports Tournament 2026, topping the medal standings with 18 medals as the competition concluded on Tuesday. Over three days, the Emirati contingent delivered a dominant performance, finishing with seven gold, five silver, and six bronze medals, opening a clear lead over the
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has launched Founders of Tomorrow, a transformational, sustainable national programme developed in partnership with INJAZ UAE. The programme embeds university entrepreneurship into real economic and institutional needs, establishing a direct pipeline from
IHC, Sirius International Holding, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) today announced that the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has approved the UAE dirham-backed stablecoin DDSC to go live, marking a significant milestone in the UAE’s regulated digital finance landscape. DDSC will operate on ADI Chain, an institutional Layer-2 blockchain developed by the Abu
As geopolitical tensions, de-globalisation, and economic uncertainty reshape global capital flows, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is consolidating its position as one of the world’s most trusted and resilient financial gateways, according to a new report by Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research (EMIR), supported by Qashio. The report, ‘Mapping the UAE’s Role as a Global
Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, has joined Visa’s Global Travel Program in Dubai, expanding access to luxury mobility benefits for international Visa cardholders visiting the UAE. Through this collaboration, international Visa cardholders will be able to enjoy exclusive rewards and preferred rates when booking Blacklane’s chauffeur services in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The new
The United Arab Emirates claimed five gold medals at the conclusion of the Dubai International Stamp Exhibition 2026, with Emirati entries demonstrating outstanding quality and a high level of distinction in the exhibited collections. Abdullah Khouri, President of the Emirates Philatelic Association, and Dr. Prakob Chirakiti, President of the International Federation of Philately (FIP), presented
