UAE likely to host Afghanistan-Bangladesh T20Is in October

Dubai real estate transactions exceed AED431 billion in H1 2025

Dubai’s real estate sector recorded an exceptional performance in H1 2025, further reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global hub in this vital sector. According to data issued by the Dubai Land Department, the number of real estate...

OnlyFans model left for dead after ‘Dubai Porta Potty’ party breaks silence… and reveals horror aftermath of ordeal

A UKRAINIAN OnlyFans model who was left for dead after a Dubai "Porta Potty" party finally broke her silence on her horror ordeal. Maria Kovalchuk, 20, vanished for over a week in March before being discovered unconscious with horrific injuries,...

Titan Company buys majority stake in Dubai's jewellery chain Damas for $283 mn

New Delhi: Watch and jewellery retailer Titan Company Ltd, through its wholly owned subsidiary Titan Holdings International, on Monday announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Dubai-based jeweller Damas Llc (UAE) for $283 million or 1.04...

VIDEO: Rain in Abu Dhabi, cloudy weather likely to continue across UAE

Heavy rain was witnessed in Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening, bringing the temperature by a few notches in the area. Videos shared online shows cars moving at a slow pace on Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road as some motorists cheer the rain. The the National...

Titan To Acquire 67% Stake in UAE-Based Damas Jewellery in an All-Cash Deal, Proposed Transaction To Be Completed Before January 31, 2026

New Delhi, Jul 21: The country's leading branded jewellery maker Titan will acquire a majority 67 per cent stake in UAE-based Damas Jewellery in an all-cash deal, a move which helps the Tata group-managed firm to expand business in GCC countries....

Foreign Affairs State Minister Holds Talks with UAE Ambassador to Deeper Collaborative

Addis Ababa, July 21, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Berhanu Tsegaye, held discussions with UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mohamed Salem Alrashedi, focusing on key areas of mutual interest aimed at strengthening and...

UAE tax authority announces $871mln in tax refunds for Emiratis building new residences by June

ABU DHABI: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) continues to see strong results from its digital VAT refund systems for eligible categories, maintaining high levels of accuracy and operational efficiency throughout 2025. The FTA today revealed the...

Mubadala, e&, Shorooq back Dubai dining platform Qlub's $30mln funding

Dubai-based fintech Qlub has secured $30 million in a funding round jointly led by the UAE’s Shorooq and Germany’s Cherry Ventures. The round also saw backing from the UAE’s Mubadala Investments, Abu Dhabi-listed e&, and Legend Capital of China....

Indian Woman From Kerala Found Dead in UAE on Birthday, Family Alleges Domestic Violence by Husband

Domestic violence isn’t just one of those ‘log kya kahenge’ problems to be brushed under some paisley-print rug. When we heard about a Kerala woman found dead in Sharjah on her 30th birthday, her very first day at a new job. How does a celebration...

UAE Jobs: Some Indian Professionals Earn Up To Dh45,000 Salary In These Careers

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Indian professionals in mid- to senior-level roles within artificial intelligence (AI), digital, and other emerging industries are earning up to Dh45,000 per month in the UAE, according to Careernet Group, one of India's...

UAE's Air Arabia carrier wins bid to operate new low-cost airline, Saudi civil aviation authority says

CAIRO: The United Arab Emirates's carrier Air Arabia was among an alliance of three companies that won a bid to operate a new Saudi national low-cost airline, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Sunday. The new airline would...

UAE’s Al Futtaim to acquire 49.95pc stake in Saudi Arabia’s Cenomi Retail

Emirati conglomerate Al Futtaim is to buy a 49.95 per cent stake in Saudi Arabian franchiser Cenomi Retail in a deal worth more than 2.5 billion riyals ($667 million), Cenomi Retail said in a statement yesterday. Cenomi Retail’s founding...

Dubai real estate transactions exceed $117bln in H1 2025

DUBAI: Dubai’s real estate sector recorded an exceptional performance in H1 2025, further reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global hub in this vital sector. According to data issued by the Dubai Land Department, the number of real...

Trump pledges to advocate for Afghans stuck in UAE who aided US forces

President Donald Trump said July 20, 2025, that he will “try to save” more than two dozen Afghans facing expulsion from the United Arab Emirates and return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. (Courtesy photo/The White House) More than two dozen...

UAE's Al-Futtaim to acquire 49.95% of Saudi's Cenomi Retail

RIYADH: Emirati conglomerate Al-Futtaim is to buy a 49.95% stake in Saudi Arabian franchiser Cenomi Retail in a deal worth more than 2.5 billion riyals ($667 million), Cenomi Retail said in a statement on Sunday. Cenomi Retail's founding...

Mohammed bin Rashid issues law on settlement of disputes related to execution of citizen home building contracts in Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, issued a law on the settlement of disputes arising from the execution of citizen housing building contracts in Dubai. This measure aims to...

Titan acquires 67% stake in Damas UAE; to take control of 146 jewellery stores 

The Tata Group jewellery brand, Titan, has purchased a 67 per cent stake in Damas UAE from Mannai Corporation. In an exchange filing, Titan said that it has acquired the leading jewellery brand in the United Arab Emirates for Rs 2,357.25 crore or...

Titan to buy controlling stake in Dubai's Damas

Jewellery displayed in a Damas store in Dubai's Gold Souq. | Credit: Reuters/Amr Alfiky Titan Company will buy a 67% stake in Dubai-based luxury jeweller Damas at an enterprise value of 1.04 billion dirham ($283.2 million), making it one of the...

FTA announces AED3.2 billion in tax refunds for UAE nationals building new residences by June

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) continues to see strong results from its digital VAT refund systems for eligible categories, maintaining high levels of accuracy and operational efficiency throughout 2025. The FTA today revealed the results of...