Leading cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BloFin has cemented its position as a major player in the industry by securing a platinum sponsorship for the upcoming TOKEN2049 Dubai event. This sponsorship deal signifies BloFin’s commitment to fostering coll...

NewTech Insurance Brokers, a prominent insurance brokerage firm in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has reported significant achievements in client retention and business performance. The company boasts a remarkable 90% client renewal rate, while also expe...

Amsterdam, the captivating Dutch capital, beckons tourists with its iconic canals, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene. While many museums showcase the city’s artistic heritage and fascinating past, admission fees can sometimes add up. However, for b...

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) have announced a significant advancement in pH measurement technology. They have successfully developed a novel pH sensing layer and integrated it into an ion-sensitive field-effect t...

The European Union (EU) has imposed a hefty €1.84 billion fine on Apple, marking the first antitrust penalty levied against the tech giant in the region. The decision, announced on March 4, 2024, centers on Apple’s alleged stifling of competition in the m...

Tether, the company behind the popular USDT stablecoin, has unveiled a new tool designed to enhance user experience and asset security. This tool allows users to seamlessly migrate their USDT holdings across different blockchains in the event of any disru...

Nahla Hamad Bin Fahad Almheiri, a prominent Emirati filmmaker, used the platform of Xposure International Photography Festival 2024 to share her inspiring journey of navigating the male-dominated film industry. During a fireside chat titled “Empowering Fe...

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented a ban on electric scooters (e-scooters) inside the city’s metro and tram system, effective March 1, 2024. The decision, announced late on February 29, caught many e-scooter users by surprise, lea...

Residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) bundled up for a chilly start to the weekend as the country experienced its coldest temperatures of the year so far. On March 2nd, the mercury dipped to a bone-chattering 2.3°C in Jais Mountain, Ras Al Khaimah,...

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, recently reviewed plans for a unique building project: the “Billion Meals Endowment” tower. This AED 800 million (approximately USD 218 mi...

Toyota’s Chief Executive Officer, Akio Toyoda, recently made a statement expressing his reservations about the current state of electric vehicles (EVs). He referred to them as “a waste of money” due to their limitations in range and the high cost of batte...

Bitcoin Halving, a pivotal occurrence in the crypto domain, has lasting implications for enthusiasts. The process, designed to control the cryptocurrency’s supply, involves reducing the rewards miners receive by half. This meticulous operation occurs appr...

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are in for a major development as Reddit, the widely-used social platform, has recently incorporated Bitcoin and Ethereum into its ecosystem. This move comes at a time when retail interest in digital currencies is soaring, with...

Dubai-based DKK Partners has achieved preliminary approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in a strategic move towards operationalizing its ventures in the virtual assets domain. The regulatory nod comes as VARA evaluates and streamlin...

Global banking giant Standard Chartered has revised its income target downwards and introduced a substantial $1 billion share buyback program. The strategic move aims to enhance shareholder value and address financial performance challenges. The decision...