UAE Climbs Global Happiness Rankings
The United Arab Emirates has achieved its highest position yet in the 2025 World Happiness Report, rising to 21st place and outperforming several Western nations including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and France. The Gulf nation now stands as the highest-ranked Arab country in the annual study conducted
Dubai Hotels to Create Thousands of New Jobs
Dubai’s hospitality sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, leading to a surge in job opportunities within the industry, according to a report by analytics firm Cavendish Maxwell. In 2024, Dubai welcomed 18.7 million tourists, and the city is set to open 20 new hotels in 2025, adding 4,619 hotel rooms to
UAE Resident Wins Million-Dirham Lottery Prize
A Filipino expatriate named Beauregard Lim has become the second UAE resident to win a one-million-dirham prize in the UAE Lottery. The life-changing news came at a time when Lim was grappling with persistent stress due to financial difficulties. Hailing from Manila, Mr. Lim shared that he had been feeling
Dubai AI Festival 2025 Returns to Spotlight UAE’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
Dubai is set to host the highly anticipated Dubai AI Festival 2025 next month, a flagship event as part of the city’s Artificial Intelligence Week. The festival underscores the UAE’s commitment to advancing the AI sector, which is projected to contribute over US$ 46 billion to the nation’s economy
Noon Launches Grand Ramadan Sale with Discounts of Up to 80%
In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, the leading e-commerce platform Noon has announced a massive sale offering discounts of up to 80% across a wide range of product categories. The sale includes fashion apparel and footwear, cosmetics and perfumes, home essentials, electronics, and groceries. Additionally, exclusive deals
UAE Offers Diverse Work Permit Options for Foreign Nationals
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a robust labor legislation framework that fosters a balanced and dynamic work environment, particularly in the private sector. This framework provides a clear structure for hiring both local and foreign workers, regulating key aspects of employment relationships to ensure fairness and efficiency. The Ministry
Yango Group Launches $20 Million Venture Fund to Support Startups
Dubai-based Yango Group has announced the launch of its new corporate venture fund, Yango Ventures, with an initial budget of $20 million. The fund is set to focus on supporting Series A startups in regions including the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, South Africa, and Latin America. Targeting sectors such as fintech, software, and online services,