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Dubai real estate investors may soon be able to buy and sell property using digital currencies like Bitcoin, following a new partnership between Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Crypto.com DLD, in partnership with Crypto.com, will develop a digital investment environment for virtual real estate assets and explore blockchain technologies and digital currencies within the sector. The agreement follows the Dubai Government’s announcement of plans to enable payment of government fees using digital currencies, representing a step forward in integrating technology with public services and reinforcing the emirate’s leadership in government innovation. Omar Hamad BuShehab, Director General of the Dubai Land…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pony.ai, a company specialising in autonomous driving technologies, to begin pilot trials of autonomous vehicles in the emirate. The trials are scheduled to begin later this year, with plans to launch a fully driverless commercial service in 2026. Dubai RTA signs MoU with Pony.ai for autonomous vehicle trials Pony.ai recently unveiled the seventh generation of its autonomous vehicles, developed jointly with automotive manufacturers including Toyota, GAC, and BAIC. The company’s vehicles feature artificial intelligence algorithms and sensors, including lidars, radars, and cameras, designed to ensure navigation and…
UAE residents may be able to look forward to another long weekend in December 2025 as National Day approaches. UAE National Day is officially marked on December 2 and 3 each year. In 2025, these dates fall on a Tuesday and Wednesday. While the UAE government has not yet confirmed any extended break, residents could expect Monday, December 1 to be an additional day off, making it a five-day weekend. If declared, the potential break could start from Friday, November 28, and extend through Wednesday, December 3, for both public and private sector employees working a Monday-to-Friday schedule. This remains…
Oman‘s economy expanded by 2.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, with real GDP reaching RO 9.43 billion at market prices, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information. The figure represents an increase from RO 9.2 billion recorded during the same period in 2024, marking growth across multiple sectors of the sultanate’s economy, WAM reported. Oman non-oil sectors drive 4.4% growth in first quarter of 2025 Non-oil sectors led the expansion, posting a 4.4 per cent increase in added value to reach RO 6.92 billion in Q1 2025, compared to RO 6.63 billion in…
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Once known primarily for its oil wealth and gleaming skyscrapers, the UAE is now carving out a new global identity as a magnet for digital nomads, according to a report published by the state news agency WAM. Rising to second place globally in the 2025 VisaGuide Digital Nomad Visa Index, the UAE has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for remote workers, trailing only Spain and leapfrogging previous contenders such as the Bahamas, Hungary, and Montenegro. This quiet but steady ascent reflects a broader strategy by the UAE to diversify its economy…
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This would bring the total number to 25 resorts, Ahmad Darwish, Group Chief Administrative Officer for Red Sea Global told Arabian Business in an exclusive interview. “Investor interest is not just strong, it’s surging. The international investor community is keenly aware of the unique opportunities Red Sea Global offers across tourism, infrastructure, healthcare, and real estate,” Darwish said. Saudi Red Sea Global to undergo “continued evolution” Ahmad Darwish, Group Chief Administrative Officer for Red Sea Global. Image: Supplied The kingdom’s tourism developer has opened five resorts at The Red Sea destination over the past 12 months, including Desert Rock and…