Dhruva, a premier tax advisory firm with deep expertise across the Middle East, India, and Asia, released its “UAE Year in Review 2025” report. The report highlights how 2025 marked the UAE’s transition from policy introduction to tax operating models in practice, with corporate tax, transfer
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NEO PAY, the UAE’s fast-growing payment solutions provider, has partnered with Wio Bank PJSC, the Middle East’s leading digital financial platform, to introduce a Point-of-Sale (PoS) lending solution, designed for SME merchants across the UAE. The launch of this lending solution reflects NEO PAY’s commitment to empowering SMEs with the financial tools they need to
VFS Global, the world’s leading provider of trusted technology and outsourcing services for governments and citizens, has partnered with DBP Data Centre Inc. (DCI), a government-owned corporation in the Philippines. This collaboration supports the verification of employment contracts for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE. Services are set to
Arcadia Global School, a British curriculum school managed and operated by Arcadia Education in the UAE, has officially opened its Secondary School alongside a new state-of-the-art auditorium, following an AED 200 million investment in purpose-built facilities designed to support lifelong learning. The celebrations included a visit from internationally acclaimed
NEO PAY, the UAE’s fast-growing payment solutions provider, has partnered with Wio Bank PJSC, the Middle East’s leading digital financial platform, to introduce a Point-of-Sale (PoS) lending solution, designed for SME merchants across the UAE. The launch of this lending solution reflects NEO PAY’s commitment to empowering SMEs with the financial tools they need to
Gladiator Summit III, the UAE’s high-impact leadership and personal growth experience founded and hosted by entrepreneur and investor Dariush Soudi, successfully returned to Dubai on Saturday, January 10, 2026, welcoming over 600 attendees to Bluewaters Forum by Banyan Tree for a full day of transformative learning, immersive storytelling and live entertainment. Positioned
Al Ghurair Mobility has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Chery Group to introduce Karry, Chery’s global light commercial vehicle brand, to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This agreement further strengthens the strategic partnership between Al Ghurair Mobility and Chery Group, building on their earlier collaboration to distribute RELY, Chery’s global
More than eight in ten students across UAE schools feel connected, supported and positively engaged in their school environments, according to new findings from Peekapak, an award-winning edtech and student wellbeing platform’s recent UAE Wellbeing Surveys. Showcasing insights into how students and teachers experience and perceive wellbeing, the results highlight the
The 2025 edition of the UAE Polo Federation Cup, presented by Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, came to a spectacular close with an action-packed finals day that marked a competitive tournament as elite teams delivered world-class polo and an unforgettable sporting showcase. Finals day opened with four teams taking to the field, setting the […]
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the fourth day of the 13th FBMA International Show Jumping Cup as he presented the prize to Britain’s William Funnell, the winner of the flagship Longines Grand Prix category in Abu Dhabi. Organised by Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, the event is […]
The third day of the 13th edition of the FBMA International Show Jumping Cup 2026 again delivered some impressive performances with the UAE among the countries to win gold in Abu Dhabi. Organised by Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, the event is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Nation,” […]
The UAE Polo Federation Cup Final will take place on January 17th, at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, with the subsidiary final match kicking off at 2:00 PM between Equiti Polo Team and Legacy Polo Team with the main final match at 4pm between UAE Polo Team and Bhansali Team. The event will offer […]
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoET) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) to strengthen the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development of the UAE’s economic clusters, support their sustainable growth, and accelerate their access to regional and international markets. The MoU focuses on empowering
The UAE National Orchestra marked a defining cultural moment last night with its debut concert, The Beginning, held at the Emirates Palace Auditorium in Abu Dhabi. The performance, part of the Orchestra’s inaugural season, brought together 70 musicians and 30 choir members for its first full public concert, paying tribute to the UAE’s musical heritage while […]
The third edition of the UAE FoodTech Challenge, a global competition that identifies and scales the world’s most promising agri-tech innovations, concluded at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week with the announcement of four winning startups: Category: Climate-Smart Food Production Permia Sensing uses AI, bioacoustic sensors and drone imaging to monitor tree health. Already
Every journey has the potential to make a difference, and every wish deserves a clear path to becoming reality. Guided by this belief, Thrifty Car Rental, a leading mobility solutions provider in the UAE, has partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE to support its impactful initiatives dedicated to bringing hope and joy to children facing critical […]
UAE and Syria were among the winners on day two of the 13th edition of the FBMA International Show Jumping Cup 2026 in Abu Dhabi. Wednesday’s schedule at Al Forsan International Sports Resort saw eight categories being held and once again there were some impressive performances in the UAE capital. Organised by Fatima Bint Mubarak […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) chaired the 49th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Youth and Sports, held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo from January 11 to 13, 2026. The session was attended by youth and sports ministers as well as senior officials from Arab countries, along […]
The third edition of the UAE FoodTech Challenge, a global competition that identifies and scales the world’s most promising agri-tech innovations, concluded at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week with the announcement of four winning startups: Category: Climate-Smart Food Production Permia Sensing uses AI, bioacoustic sensors and drone imaging to monitor tree health. Already
At Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2026 (21–27 January, InterContinental Dubai Festival City), these sessions offer a layered answer, through literature, art, history, and lived experience. Together, they form a cultural starter pack for anyone curious about the UAE’s past, present, and creative future. Bin Shabib Brother: My Grandfather’s Story Taking place on 22





























