CBD Becomes First Middle East Bank to Integrate J.P. Morgan’s Liink for Faster Cross-Border Payments

CBD Becomes First Middle East Bank to Integrate J.P. Morgan’s Liink for Faster Cross-Border Payments

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has taken a major step in financial technology by becoming the first bank in the Middle East to integrate J.P. Morgan’s blockchain-powered Liink network. This…

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Witnesses Landmark Agreement to Support Fathers’ Endowment Initiative

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Witnesses Landmark Agreement to Support Fathers’ Endowment Initiative

In a move that reinforces the UAE’s deep-rooted commitment to philanthropy, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of…

UAE Universities Make Big Strides in Global Rankings

UAE Universities Make Big Strides in Global Rankings

Universities across the UAE are making waves on the global stage, climbing the ranks in international university rankings. The latest QS World University Rankings 2025 show significant progress for several…

From Home Assistant to Bakery Owner: How Maria Paz Banaag Built Her Dream in Dubai

From Home Assistant to Bakery Owner: How Maria Paz Banaag Built Her Dream in Dubai

When Maria Paz Banaag first arrived in Dubai in 2008, she had no idea what the future held for her. She wasn’t a businesswoman. She wasn’t a chef. She was…

UAE Residents Anticipate Extended Eid al-Fitr Holiday in 2025

UAE Residents Anticipate Extended Eid al-Fitr Holiday in 2025

UAE residents are preparing for a potential extended holiday during Eid al-Fitr in 2025. As per the UAE Cabinet’s Resolution No. (27) of 2024 regarding official holidays, the Eid al-Fitr…