Hospitality

The Bench launches Future Hospitality Summit Egypt

News Editor 12/02/2026

Aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030 ambitions for tourism and investment, FHS Egypt, a new two-day market event will connect senior hospitality investment decision-makers to accelerate projects, partnerships and capital deployment Cairo, Egypt – 11 February 2026. The Bench today announced the

Health Lifestyle UAE

Ministry of Health and Prevention launches ‘Bayan’ as unified national health data platform

News Editor 12/02/2026

Photo Credit: Khaleej Times The UAE has introduced a new national health intelligence platform, ‘Bayan’, designed to serve as a single, integrated source of verified health data across the country. Unveiled during the World Health Expo 2026 by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the platform consolidates critical information that was previously dispersed across

Finance

UAE sees 65% surge in gold reserves for 2025, CBUAE data shows

Miguel Hadchity 12/02/2026

Photo Credit: CBUAE Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — The Central Bank of the UAE recorded a substantial 64.93 percent increase in its gold reserves throughout 2025, with holdings reaching AED37.902 billion ($10.3 billion) by December’s end, according to the institution’s monthly statistical bulletin. statistical-bulletin-december-2025 This marks a significant rise from the

News UAE

Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announces Ramadan working hours for federal entities

News Editor 11/02/2026

Image Credit : Gulf News The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has confirmed the official working hours for ministries and federal government entities during the Holy Month of Ramadan. According to the announcement, federal employees will work from 9am to 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, working hours will run from 9am to […]

News UAE

Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation shuts down 230 illegal recruitment accounts in 2025

News Editor 11/02/2026

The UAE has intensified its crackdown on illegal domestic worker recruitment services, shutting down 230 social media accounts in 2025 for operating without official licences. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) confirmed that the accounts were promoting domestic worker recruitment services without obtaining the required approvals. The closures were

News UAE

UAE to tighten food price checks during Ramadan 2026; violators face fines

News Editor 11/02/2026

As part of preparations for Ramadan 2026, the UAE Ministry of Economy has confirmed it will step up monitoring of food prices across the country, warning that retailers who breach pricing rules will face penalties. The move is aimed at safeguarding consumers during the holy month, when demand for essential food items typically rises. Abdullah […]

Finance

UAE strengthens tax transparency with new framework for international information exchange

Miguel Hadchity 11/02/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Cabinet Decision No. 209 of 2025, establishing a unified legislative framework for the Exchange of Information upon Request for tax purposes. According to the Emirates News Agency, this move reinforces the nation’s existing framework for international tax cooperation and […]

News

Palo Alto Networks NextWave Program Accelerates Partner Profitability and AI-Driven Security Outcomes

News Desk 11/02/2026

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced the next generation of its NextWave Partner Program, fundamentally redefining partner profitability for the AI era. As the industry moves toward AI-driven security, NextWave moves beyond transactional volume to reward partners who deliver platform-centric security outcomes. The evolved

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Saudi Arabia

Is Crypto Legal in Saudi Arabia?

Seif Kamel 10/02/2026

Legal Standing of Crypto Trading in Saudi Arabia The ownership and trading of cryptocurrencies are prohibited by the law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi authorities took this decision and most of the trading and the activities of the cryptocurrencies take place outside the legal framework of the country. The handling of cryptocurrencies […]

News UAE

Egypt to host Middle East’s first sodium cyanide plant with $200m investment

News Editor 10/02/2026

Egypt is set to host the Middle East’s first sodium cyanide production facility following a planned $200 million investment, marking a significant step in the country’s chemicals and mining supply chain. The project will be developed by DrasChem Specialty Chemicals, a private free zone company, and will be located in the Mediterranean port city of […]

News UAE

35 Dubai flights affected by fog; passengers urged to check with airlines

News Editor 10/02/2026

Image Credit : KT File Flight operations at Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport were disrupted early Tuesday morning due to heavy fog, impacting both departures and arrivals. Dubai Airports confirmed that adverse weather conditions led to the cancellation of 12 flights, while 23 inbound services were diverted as […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency UAE

Bitcoin Conference Announces Code & Country 2026: Policy Forum Returns for Election Year

News Editor 10/02/2026

The Bitcoin Conference announced today Code & Country 2026, the flagship policy forum returning for its second year to convene industry leaders, builders and U.S. policymakers for direct discussions on the issues shaping technology, regulation, and legislative priorities. Code & Country 2026 will take place on April 27 at 12:00 PM and will be open […]

Real Estate

Ajman streamlines villa building permits with new automated system for citizens

Miguel Hadchity 10/02/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — Ajman’s Municipality and Planning Department has launched an automated mechanism for issuing residential villa building permits for UAE nationals. The system, operated through specially authorized five-star-rated engineering offices, aims to accelerate construction procedures, enhance customer experience, and improve the

Transport UAE Weather

Dense fog and heavy traffic disrupt morning commute in Dubai and Sharjah

News Editor 10/02/2026

Photo Credit: Gulf News Dense fog and peak-hour traffic combined to cause major delays across parts of Dubai and Sharjah on Tuesday morning, slowing movement on several key arterial roads and border routes between the two emirates. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued an early-morning fog alert, warning of reduced visibility across internal and […]

Travel UAE

UAE Airport Travel Rules Every Passenger Should Know

Seif Kamel 09/02/2026

 A Guide to the UAE Airport Rules in 2026 Travelers visiting the UAE in 2026 should carefully know and comprehend the airport rules of the country. Due to the advancement of the UAE in general, and Dubai in particular, the country has become one of the favorite global destinations all over the world.  The rules […]

News UAE

Dubai opens secondary trading of tokenised property stakes

News Editor 09/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM Dubai has taken another step towards digitising its real estate market with the launch of Phase II of the Real Estate Tokenisation Project, allowing resale of property stakes in a regulated secondary market from 20 February. Announced by the Dubai Land Department, the new phase marks the transition from pilot testing […]

News UAE

World Health Expo 2026 opens in Dubai, spotlighting UAE’s unified health vision

News Editor 09/02/2026

Image Credit: worldhealthexpo World Health Expo (WHX) 2026 opened on Monday at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai, bringing together global health leaders, policymakers and innovators under one roof. The Ministry of Health and Prevention, alongside federal and emirate-level health authorities, is participating through the national Emirates Health platform. The

Tech

Faraday Future Unveils Three Embodied AI Robot Series at NADA Show, Marking Entry into U.S. Robotics Market

News Editor 09/02/2026

Company introduces humanoid and quadruped robots with commercial availability planned for February 2026 Las Vegas, NV – February 4, 2026 – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future” or “FF”), a California-based intelligent mobility and AI technology company, today announced the launch of three embodied artificial intelligence (EAI) robotic

News Oman UAE

Sharjah–Oman talks advance faster goods movement at border crossings

News Editor 09/02/2026

A delegation from the Sharjah Ports and Border Points Organising Committee has visited the Al Rawdah border crossing in Al Buraimi Governorate, Sultanate of Oman, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen coordination and operational integration between the two sides. The delegation was led by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Raisi, Director of Ports and Border Points […]

Tech

UAE Central Bank issues commemorative coins for AI university’s fifth anniversary

Miguel Hadchity 09/02/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — The Central Bank of the UAE has issued a special collection of gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the fifth anniversary of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. According to the Emirates News Agency, the release celebrates the university’s pioneering journey since welcoming […]