Category: Latest Updates

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

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiAbu Dhabi has test-launched the country’s first hybrid rocket developed entirely within the UAE, signalling a significant advance in its ambition to build an indigenous space technology base. The Technology Innovation Institute confirmed that the rocket’s propulsion system was fully designed, manufactured, integrated and operated by Emirati engineers, a development officials described as a pivotal step towards sovereign launch capability.The suborbital test, conducted at a secure desert site, focused on validating a hybrid propulsion architecture that

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiRed Sea Museum will open a major exhibition titled Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea on February 25, running until May 29, 2026, placing centuries of seafaring history at the centre of Saudi Arabia’s expanding cultural agenda.Organised by the Museums Commission under the Ministry of Culture, the showcase is set to feature artefacts recovered from shipwrecks, navigational tools, archival material and interactive displays that trace commercial and cultural exchange across one of the

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Supy, the Dubai-based provider of AI-driven inventory management, procurement and business intelligence software for multi-branch restaurant operators, has reported that its revenue more than tripled in 2025 as demand for data-powered back-of-house technology accelerates across the Middle East and beyond. The company, founded in 2021 and now operating in over 30 countries, described the performance as reflecting strong uptake of cloud-based restaurant systems that help chains control costs and streamline operations across sites.The company’s revenue

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai AD Ports Group has reported a sharp rise in revenue and profit for the year ended 31 December 2025, underlining the resilience of Abu Dhabi’s maritime and logistics sector amid shifting global trade patterns.Preliminary unaudited results released on Friday show revenue climbed 20 per cent year on year to AED20.8 billion, while net profit rose 17 per cent to AED2.1 billion. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation increased 12 per cent to AED5.1 billion, delivering

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiCristiano Ronaldo returned to Al Nassr’s starting line-up on Saturday night and marked the occasion with the opening goal in a 2-0 victory over Al Fateh, reinforcing his influence on the Riyadh club’s title ambitions.Back in action after missing the previous fixture, the Portugal captain needed little time to reassert himself. Leading the line with customary authority, Ronaldo broke the deadlock in the first half, converting a well-worked move to give Al Nassr control of proceedings.

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Orient Insurance posted a net profit of AED 836 million for 2025, marking a 14.4 per cent rise from the previous year, as the Dubai-based insurer strengthened underwriting performance and investment income amid steady demand across the UAE and Gulf markets.The company, part of the Al-Futtaim Group, said its annual financial results reflected disciplined risk management, prudent reserving and a diversified portfolio spanning motor, medical, property, engineering and marine insurance. Gross written premiums and total assets

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiSaudi Arabia has stepped up efforts to localise vaccine and pharmaceutical manufacturing, with Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Alkhorayef holding high-level talks in Lyon aimed at accelerating biopharmaceutical production within the Kingdom.During meetings with Thomas Triomphe, Executive Vice President and Head of Vaccines at Sanofi, the minister explored pathways for industrial collaboration that would anchor advanced vaccine manufacturing in Saudi Arabia. The discussions centred on technology transfer, research partnerships and the development of local production

OPEC+ is signalling a shift back to increasing oil output from April as producers prepare for stronger demand through the summer months, according to multiple officials and industry delegates ahead of a key March meeting. The coalition, led by core producers such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, paused monthly output rises for the first quarter amid concerns over supply gluts, but growing market confidence and geopolitical tensions appear to have reinvigorated support for boosting production.The potential restart

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government convened policymakers, academics and technology leaders in Dubai to examine how governments can prepare societies for the rapid workforce shifts driven by artificial intelligence, positioning the emirate at the centre of a wider regional debate on skills, productivity and social stability.The dialogue, held at the school’s headquarters, served as an official pre-summit event for the AI Impact Summit, which is being hosted this year by the Government of India. Participants

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiChild Digital Safety Council has held its first meeting, marking the start of a coordinated national drive to protect children online while supporting their cognitive and social development in an increasingly connected environment. Officials said the council will serve as a central platform to align regulatory oversight, policy design and public awareness campaigns under a single framework.The inaugural session brought together representatives from ministries overseeing education, telecommunications, justice and social development, alongside regulators and child welfare

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiUnited Arab Emirates authorities have formalised agreements to begin the fourth phase of a sweeping national airspace restructuring programme, a move designed to strengthen capacity, improve safety and support projected growth in passenger and cargo traffic across the federation’s airports.The General Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that the latest phase will refine route structures, optimise sectorisation and deploy advanced air traffic management technologies in coordination with the country’s major airports and service providers. Officials described the agreement

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Doha’s flagship agriculture exhibition has drawn more than 300 exhibitors this year, with Nasser Bin Khaled Heavy Equipment unveiling a broad portfolio of advanced machinery aimed at boosting farm productivity and landscaping efficiency across arid environments.Staged at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, AgriteQ 2026 has cemented its position as one of the Gulf’s most prominent agricultural platforms, bringing together manufacturers, distributors and policymakers to address food security, mechanisation and climate resilience. Organisers say the event

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai United Arab Bank delivered a sharp improvement in earnings for 2025, reporting a 45 per cent rise in net profit after tax to AED 437.85 million, compared with AED 300.96 million a year earlier, as higher operating income and disciplined cost management lifted performance.Earnings per share increased to AED 0.18, reflecting the stronger bottom line and steady capital position. The board also proposed a dividend distribution, signalling confidence in the lender’s financial health and future prospects.The

Arabian Post Staff -DubaiSaudi Aramco has begun selling oil produced from its Jafurah field, marking the first reported export linked to the kingdom’s $100 billion unconventional gas development and signalling a new phase in one of the world’s largest energy projects.The state-controlled energy giant confirmed that condensate and associated liquids from Jafurah have entered commercial channels, underscoring Riyadh’s push to monetise resources from a field primarily designed to transform the country’s gas balance. The move highlights how the vast