The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC),and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA),the specialist regulator responsible for regulating and overseeing the virtual assets sector in the Emirate of Dubai and its free zones excluding the DIFC, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU will […]

XBase Virtual Assets Broker & Dealer Services (XBase), a subsidiary of XBD Group, today announced that it has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for a Broker-Dealer Services Licence. This approval marks the final stage before XBase begins operations, pending full authorisation — a pivotal milestone in the UAE’s […]

Emirates marked a significant milestone with the launch of its iconic Airbus A350 to Oslo bringing its award-winning Premium Economy offering to Scandinavia for the first time. The airline hosted an exclusive celebration at the airport, welcoming invited guests and media for an afternoon that underscored its commitment to delivering exceptional service in the region. […]

Editions Art & Design is dedicated to limited-edition arts and design and will return to the Waterfront Terrace at Dubai Design District (d3) from 5-9 November 2025 as part of Dubai Design Week, and a key highlight of Downtown Design. Presenting prints, ceramics, photography and contemporary design from regional and international galleries and design studios, […]

IKEA, the Swedish home furnishing retailer operated by Al-Futtaim in the UAE with a presence spanning over three decades in the country,is spotlightingits Outdoor Collection— celebrating the great outdoors as a part of the home where families gather to make lasting memories.This collection is designed to cater to outdoor living as a recent lifestyle trend, […]