Category: Latest Updates

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiMotorists who fail to stop for pedestrians at designated crossings in Sharjah face a Dh500 fine and black traffic points, as authorities intensify efforts to curb road fatalities and reinforce a culture of shared responsibility on the emirate’s streets.Sharjah Police have renewed warnings that drivers must yield at zebra crossings and other marked pedestrian areas, stressing that the penalty is not merely punitive but part of a broader safety strategy. Under federal traffic regulations, motorists who

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiDubai Electricity and Water Authority has been named Strategic Sustainability Partner for the Arab Media Summit 2026, strengthening the event’s environmental agenda as organisers position the gathering as a platform aligned with the UAE’s long-term climate commitments.Dubai Press Club, which organises the Arab Media Summit, confirmed the partnership ahead of the next edition scheduled to take place in Dubai under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai-based Emirates Gold has marked 34 years in the precious metals industry by outlining plans to deepen its refining capacity, expand international partnerships and strengthen its role in shaping the region’s bullion trade by 2026.Founded in 1992, the company has grown from a local refinery into one of the Middle East’s established minting and gold refining firms, operating from Dubai Multi Commodities Centre. Over more than three decades, it has supplied bullion bars and minted products

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiDubai Lynx is expanding its academies programme as its partnership with Publicis Groupe Middle East enters a fourth year, signalling a sustained push to cultivate creative talent across the region’s communications industry.Organisers of the annual Dubai Lynx Festival, widely regarded as the Middle East and North Africa’s leading platform for creative excellence, confirmed that Publicis Groupe Middle East will continue as the official sponsor of the Dubai Lynx Academies. The initiative is designed to identify and

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiPrediction-market operator Kalshi has taken the unusual step of punishing a YouTube creator’s staff member and a political figure for using non-public information to gain an edge on its platform, underscoring regulatory and fairness challenges in a sector growing quickly but still grappling with governance and surveillance weaknesses. Kalshi confirmed that it fined and suspended a video editor associated with MrBeast — one of the world’s biggest YouTube channels — after internal systems flagged the employee’s

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiLu Daopei Medical has joined forces with Florence Nightingale Hospital Group in Turkey to establish what the partners describe as the Middle East and North Africa’s first dedicated CAR-T stem cell therapy centre, targeting severe forms of leukaemia including paediatric cases. The initiative, backed by Investcorp through its China Pre-IPO Healthcare Fund, signals a push to expand advanced cellular immunotherapy beyond traditional hubs in the United States, Europe and East Asia.The new facility, to be based

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiParkin Company PJSC, Dubai’s principal paid public parking operator, closed the final quarter of 2025 with its strongest earnings performance to date, propelled by an aggressive expansion of paid-for parking spaces and a strategic tariff overhaul that has reshaped the city’s urban mobility revenue landscape. The firm reported a net profit of Dh183.6m for the fourth quarter of 2025, a 53 per cent increase compared with the same quarter in the prior year, while revenue surged

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiHeathrow’s chief executive has acknowledged that Istanbul Airport is poised to overtake the London hub as Europe’s busiest airport, intensifying pressure on the UK’s long-debated expansion plans. Thomas Woldbye told journalists that capacity constraints at Heathrow, coupled with Istanbul’s rapid growth and multi-runway architecture, were shaping a shift in continental air traffic rankings that could materialise as early as 2026 or 2027. This development forms a central plank of Heathrow’s argument for building a third runway,

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiKhalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi has launched construction of a AED150 million baby food manufacturing facility aimed at strengthening food security, expanding local production and easing supply concentration risks in the Gulf’s infant nutrition market.The project, located within KEZAD’s industrial ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, is expected to produce a range of infant and toddler nutrition products, including powdered milk formula and fortified baby foods. Officials said the facility will serve domestic demand while positioning the emirate

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiUnited Arab Emirates has published detailed electronic invoicing guidelines as authorities accelerate plans to introduce a nationwide digital billing system aimed at modernising tax compliance and improving transparency across the economy.The Ministry of Finance said the official reference document sets out the technical, operational and compliance framework that businesses must follow as the country moves towards mandatory eInvoicing. The guidance forms a central pillar of the broader digital transformation of the federal tax system and is

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiRed Sea Museum has unveiled an expansive Ramadan programme in Historic Jeddah, bringing together craft workshops, storytelling sessions, performances and community gatherings to mark the holy month against the backdrop of a major maritime exhibition opening this season.The series, running from February through March 2026, is designed to celebrate heritage, creativity and collective memory. Organisers say the initiative seeks to deepen public engagement with the cultural legacy of the Red Sea while reinforcing the museum’s role

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiJTI has secured its Global Top Employer certification for 2026, marking another year of recognition for its workforce policies and signalling steady gains in employee engagement, leadership development and workplace culture across its international operations.The tobacco and nicotine products group, which operates in more than 70 markets, said the renewed certification reflects year-on-year improvements in areas ranging from talent acquisition and career progression to diversity, equity and inclusion. The accolade is awarded by the Top Employers

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiDubai Electricity and Water Authority has opened discussions with a visiting United States delegation to expand cooperation in sustainable power, hydrogen and advanced energy technologies, underscoring Dubai’s ambition to position itself at the forefront of the global energy transition.Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive of DEWA, held talks in Dubai with Robert Hertzberg, senior fellow at Mission Possible Partnership and board member of First Public Hydrogen, focusing on areas that include green hydrogen

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s Museum of the Future has welcomed more than five million visitors since opening its doors on 22 February 2022, marking a milestone that underscores its growing role as a global platform for innovation, science and cultural dialogue.Situated along Sheikh Zayed Road, the torus-shaped landmark has become one of the city’s most recognisable institutions, blending immersive exhibitions with research-driven initiatives. Officials said the visitor tally reflects sustained international interest, with tourists and residents accounting for a

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiSharjah has announced architecture as the central focus of the 17th cycle of its Artistic Criticism Research Award, directing scholarly attention to the role of built spaces in Arab visual culture.The Secretariat of the Sharjah Award for Artistic Criticism Research confirmed that the new theme, “Architecture in Arab Visual Arts: Homes and Approaches”, will guide submissions for the upcoming edition. Organisers said the topic seeks to examine how architecture is represented, interpreted and reimagined across painting,

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiFormer title holders are set to cross paths at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after the official draw for the ATP 500 event produced a string of high-profile match-ups that promise a week of elite competition at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium.The men’s tournament, one of the most established stops on the ATP Tour’s Middle East swing, has again attracted a field blending Grand Slam winners, Masters 1000 contenders and proven champions in the

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiRolling road closures will be enforced across parts of Abu Dhabi on Sunday afternoon as the UAE Tour concludes with its final stage, prompting authorities to advise motorists to plan ahead and expect delays.Abu Dhabi Police and the Integrated Transport Centre confirmed that temporary traffic diversions will be introduced along key corridors linked to the race route, with closures moving in tandem with the peloton. The measures are scheduled for Sunday, 22 February, coinciding with the

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiA strategic partnership signed in Riyadh this week is aimed at transforming veterinary vaccine production in Saudi Arabia through domestic manufacturing and advanced technology transfers, marking a decisive shift in the Kingdom’s approach to animal health and biosecurity.Under the patronage of Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and chairman of the National Livestock and Fisheries Development Program, Saudi authorities and France’s Ceva Santé Animale signed a memorandum of understanding to localize vaccine

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has moved to enable the resale of tokenised property assets, marking a significant step in a $16 billion plan to digitise parts of its real estate market and make transactions faster and more accessible.The Dubai Land Department has confirmed that the next phase of its real estate tokenisation initiative, developed with technology firm Ctrl Alt, will allow investors to trade property tokens after initial issuance. The move is designed to create liquidity in what has

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiAbu Dhabi has moved to tighten oversight of its off-plan property market by requiring developers to register all investor Expressions of Interest through a central digital system, marking a significant shift in how early-stage real estate sales are tracked and approved in the emirate.The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, the regulator overseeing the capital’s property sector, announced the digitisation of EOIs via its Madhmoun platform, making electronic submission compulsory for new projects. The first development to

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiDell Technologies and Ooredoo have unveiled a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence deployment across the Middle East, with a focus on delivering AI-as-a-Service through Ooredoo’s Sovereign AI Cloud platform.The partnership brings together Dell’s infrastructure and AI solutions portfolio with Ooredoo’s regional data centre footprint and telecom capabilities, positioning the companies to serve governments, enterprises and regulated sectors seeking advanced AI tools within nationally controlled environments. Executives from both firms described the initiative as a

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiMultidisciplinary consultancy Khatib & Alami has formalised an agreement with Ajman University to establish an endowed academic chair in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, marking a strategic partnership aimed at advancing research, innovation and industry collaboration in the United Arab Emirates.The agreement, signed in Dubai, will see Khatib & Alami fund a dedicated academic position focused on developing applied research in AI and machine learning, with an emphasis on real-world engineering, infrastructure and sustainability challenges. University

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiAbu Dhabi has begun deploying facial recognition technology for notary transactions, positioning its judicial system at the forefront of biometric authentication in the Gulf and marking a shift away from conventional digital signatures.Abu Dhabi Judicial Department said the first phase of the project allows users to verify their identity through facial recognition when completing notarial services, removing the need for physical attendance or traditional e-signature tools in selected procedures. Officials described the initiative as the first

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiMedcare has expanded its footprint in Sharjah with the launch of a new purpose-built tertiary care facility, marking its second hospital in the emirate and reinforcing private sector investment in the UAE’s healthcare infrastructure.The newly opened Medcare Hospital Sharjah is positioned to serve a growing population seeking specialised and premium medical services. Located on a prominent arterial road in the city, the hospital has been designed as a multi-speciality centre offering advanced diagnostics, surgical services and

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai United Arab Emirates is advancing an ambitious programme to use laser pulses in clouds in an effort to increase rainfall, positioning the desert nation at the forefront of experimental weather modification as it seeks long-term water security.Scientists at the Technology Innovation Institute, the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council, are testing ground-based laser systems designed to influence the electrical properties of clouds. The goal is to encourage water droplets to merge and

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiSmart Accommodation for Residential Complexes Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, has signed a non-binding Heads of Terms agreement with Tamimi Group to develop a 4,000-bed staff accommodation complex in Riyadh, marking one of the larger purpose-built housing projects aimed at supporting the kingdom’s expanding workforce.The proposed development, announced on 17 February, will be located in the capital and is intended to provide managed, serviced accommodation for employees across construction, industrial and service sectors.

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities has inaugurated a 5 megawatt-peak grid-connected solar photovoltaic plant in Berbera, marking a significant step in Somaliland’s efforts to diversify its energy mix and curb dependence on diesel generation. The project, developed under a public-private partnership model, is accompanied by the launch of the Green Berbera initiative aimed at accelerating renewable energy adoption and sustainable infrastructure in the port city.Company executives said the 5 MWp facility is now supplying electricity directly

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiAbu Dhabi Judicial Department has begun rolling out facial recognition technology for notary transactions, marking a significant shift in how legal documents are verified and authenticated in the emirate.The first phase of the initiative, announced by the department, integrates biometric identification into selected notary services, enabling clients to complete procedures through digital platforms without the need for physical attendance. Officials describe the move as part of a broader strategy to modernise judicial services, improve efficiency and

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiYango Group says its artificial intelligence-driven routing system saved users more than five million hours in 2025, with riders in Dubai and Abu Dhabi alone reclaiming over 34,000 hours through dynamic route optimisation.The mobility and technology company, which operates ride-hailing and delivery services across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Latin America, reported that its AI models analysed billions of data points during the year to reduce congestion-related delays and improve driver allocation. The company positions

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai SHIFT has entered a strategic partnership with Amber Connect to roll out an advanced telematics platform across its fleet operations in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant push towards data-driven mobility management in the region.Under the agreement, SHIFT will integrate Amber Connect’s real-time vehicle tracking and analytics system into its operational infrastructure, enabling comprehensive monitoring of vehicle performance, driver behaviour and asset utilisation. The collaboration is positioned as a move to strengthen operational efficiency, improve

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s education landscape is set for a major expansion as Dubai Holding Investments and global operator Nord Anglia Education announced a strategic partnership to develop and operate a network of premium K-12 schools across the emirate, responding to surging demand driven by population growth and an expanding expatriate community — a move that adds momentum to the broader Gulf private education boom while highlighting emerging trends and investment dynamics in the sector.Under the alliance, Dubai Holding

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiSheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Khorfakkan into a city encircled by dense forests designed to enhance air quality and promote a sense of wellbeing among residents.Addressing an audience that included environmental planners and gardening enthusiasts, the Ruler outlined a long-term vision in which the coastal city, located on the eastern flank of the emirate along the Gulf of Oman, would

Arabian Post Staff -Dubaiflydubai will operate double-daily services between Dubai and Bangkok from 15 September 2026, raising its total weekly flights on the route to 28 and strengthening Thailand’s position within the carrier’s expanding Asian network.The Dubai-based airline said the additional frequency will link Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport with Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, enhancing connectivity for leisure and business travellers. The move reflects sustained demand on the Gulf–Southeast Asia corridor and underscores flydubai’s strategy of

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Havelock One Interiors has completed the full fit-out of SOCO, a new family entertainment concept developed by Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment and launched at City Centre Mirdif in Dubai, marking another high-profile addition to the region’s expanding leisure and lifestyle sector.The Bahrain-headquartered interior fit-out specialist said the project involved the turnkey delivery of a multi-zone “social jungle” environment designed to blend interactive play, immersive design and food-led social spaces under one roof. SOCO is positioned as