A Legal Divide: The Stark Differences in Gambling Policies Between Arab and Western Nations

Gambling is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, with an estimated 4.2 billion people participating at least once a year. The Western world leads in these figures, with the largest market being the U.S., which had around 102 million players in 2023. …

Three million passengers on Emirates’ Nice-Dubai route

The world’s biggest international airline celebrated a historic milestone in festive style at Nice Côte d’Azur airport, symbolising a special relationship between the French Riviera and the United Arab Emirates. Emirates has just broke the three-million- …

You could soon be ditching your Emirates ID for facial recognition

The UAE is set to launch an all-new identification system… Your Emirates ID is something you need to carry with you at all times – even for that ‘quick trip to the grocery store’. You never know when someone may ask for it or when you need it for some …

UAE: Facial recognition may soon replace Emirates ID

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to launch a next-generation digital identity system that will eliminate the need for residents and visitors to present physical Emirates ID cards when accessing essential services. Slated for implementation within the …

UAE to replace physical emirates ID cards with biometric digital identity

Listen to article The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to introduce a new digital identification system that will eliminate the need for physical Emirates ID cards, marking a major step in the country’s digital transformation agenda. According to …

Emirates and Turkish Airlines urge tourists to keep boarding pass to save money

As many UK residents begin to jet off to warmer destinations as the holiday period kicks in, tourists are being advised to keep hold of their boarding passes after reaching their destination to save hundreds of pounds. While boarding passes are crucial to …

Rwanda’s exports to United Arab Emirates surpass $1.5 billion

Dubai's Mall of the Emirates, home to a ski slope, to get $1.3 billion renovation

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The operator of Dubai's sprawling Mall of the Emirates, home to an indoor ski slope in the desert sheikhdom, announced plans Wednesday for a $1.3 billion renovation at the mall. The Dubai-based firm Majid Al Futtaim …

Saudi Arabia's Arab League trade exceeds $23.2bln in Q4 2024

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia, propelled by its ambitious Vision 2030, is surpassing economic projections and cementing its position as a significant global force. Its strategic geographical location, connecting three continents, enhances its role as a vital trade …

Emirates Family Office Association Names Chairman

The organisation was founded at a time when the United Arab Emirates had been building its credentials as a centre to attract family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals. The Emirates Family Office Association, formed in 2023, has appointed His …