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Heroiks opens Middle East hub in Dubai

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Heroiks, a Paris-founded growth strategy and media activation consultancy, has established its first Middle East operation with a new office in Dubai Media City, aiming to strengthen its international footprint amid evolving marketing dynamics. The firm said the Dubai hub will serve as a strategic base to support local and international advertisers with data-driven growth strategy, omnichannel activation and performance measurement solutions. The […]

February 09

PureHealth posts strong earnings as 2025 profit reaches AED2 billion

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai PureHealth Holding delivered a solid set of full-year results for 2025, reporting net profit of AED2 billion and proposing a cash dividend of AED600 million, underscoring the scale and resilience of the Abu Dhabi-based healthcare group as it expands across services, geographies and clinical capabilities. The company said results for the year ended 31 December 2025 reflected steady demand across hospitals, clinics, diagnostics […]

February 09

DEWA opens AI gateway for public services

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has rolled out direct access to its customer services through ChatGPT, positioning itself as the first government entity and the first utility globally to integrate end-to-end service delivery within a generative AI platform. The move allows customers to obtain information, complete routine requests and navigate account services through natural language prompts, bypassing traditional websites and call centres. The […]

February 09

UAE floating hospital expands care for Gaza patients

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE’s floating hospital anchored off Al Arish on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast has admitted 10 additional patients evacuated from the Gaza Strip over the past three days, according to officials involved in the humanitarian operation. The patients, including children and adults, were transferred through coordinated medical corridors and assessed on arrival for injuries and complex health conditions linked to the prolonged conflict. Medical teams […]

February 07

Jordanian edtech Alefredo enters UK with Tutor House buyout

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Jordan-based education technology company Alefredo has acquired United Kingdom tutoring firm Tutor House, marking its formal entry into the UK market and accelerating its push to build a hybrid learning platform spanning Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The deal brings Alefredo a network of more than 30,000 vetted tutors across multiple subjects and age groups, significantly expanding its reach beyond its home […]

February 06

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Abu Dhabi maps Mussafah revival drive

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has launched a comprehensive study to guide the long-term redevelopment of Mussafah, signalling a renewed push to strengthen the district’s standing as a major industrial and investment hub while improving liveability for workers and surrounding communities. The Department of Municipalities and Transport said the first phase of the project will examine ways to revitalise Mussafah’s waterfront, with proposals centred on creating […]

February 05

EmCoin opens regulated gateway for multi-asset investing

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has added a new regulated player to its financial landscape with the formal launch of EmCoin, positioned as the country’s first onshore, Capital Market Authority-regulated multi-asset investment platform. The company says the platform allows investors to access crypto assets, foreign exchange, equities and other asset classes through a single, domestically licensed structure, marking a notable step in the UAE’s effort to […]

February 04

Bitcoin slides below $81,000 as pressure mounts on Binance

Bitcoin sank to around $81,000, erasing a significant portion of its gains and triggering fresh volatility across digital asset markets, as forced liquidations, global risk aversion and growing scrutiny of major exchanges combined to deepen losses. The decline unfolded amid heightened uncertainty in broader financial markets, with crypto assets once again moving in tandem with risk-sensitive equities and high-yield instruments. The sell-off accelerated as leveraged positions were […]

February 03

India’s refiners signal need for wind-down period on Russia oil imports

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Major refiners based in New Delhi have signalled that transitioning away from Russian crude will require an orderly wind-down period before imports can be fully halted, even as leaders from the United States and India have proclaimed a landmark trade agreement that hinges on this shift. Refineries say they are bound by previously booked cargoes set to load and arrive over the coming […]

February 03

House of Shipping plans India hub for logistics technology expansion

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai House of Shipping, a Dubai-headquartered advisory and execution firm serving the logistics and maritime sectors, has moved to deepen its technology and operations footprint by setting up a Global Capability Center in India, signalling a broader push by Gulf-based logistics specialists to tap skilled digital talent and scalable engineering capacity. The company has signed an agreement with InfoSun to establish the centre, which […]

February 02

UAE fund takes large stake in Trump crypto venture

A UAE-based investment firm has acquired a 49% holding in World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency platform linked to Donald Trump, in a transaction that values the venture at about $500 million and places foreign capital at the heart of a politically sensitive digital-asset business. The investment, disclosed through corporate filings and confirmed by people familiar with the transaction, gives the Gulf investor a near-equal stake in a […]

February 02

US clears Patriot missile package for Saudi Arabia

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Washington has approved a potential sale of Patriot interceptor missiles and associated equipment to Saudi Arabia with an estimated value of about $9 billion, marking one of the largest US arms packages proposed for the kingdom in several years and underscoring a renewed focus on air and missile defence cooperation in the Gulf. The clearance, granted by the US State Department and […]

February 02

U.S. sanctions target Iran-linked crypto exchanges in first move

Washington has imposed sanctions on a network of cryptocurrency exchanges and facilitators tied to Iran, marking the first time the United States has directly targeted crypto trading platforms over allegations of supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The measures signal a widening of financial enforcement into the digital asset space as Washington seeks to curb Iran’s access to global capital flows. The sanctions, announced by the Treasury […]

Binance attributes record crypto liquidations to global risk shock

A wave of forced liquidations that ripped through digital-asset markets on October 10, erasing positions at a pace unseen in the sector’s history, was driven primarily by a sudden global risk-off shock rather than a failure of trading infrastructure, according to Binance. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange said the flash crash unfolded as macroeconomic pressures triggered rapid price declines across major tokens, setting off automated margin calls […]

US takes control of Helix-linked $400m haul

Federal authorities have taken legal control of assets valued at roughly $400 million that prosecutors say were generated through a darknet cryptocurrency mixing service known as Helix, marking one of the largest forfeiture actions tied to illicit crypto activity. The Department of Justice said the haul spans digital currency, cash-equivalent instruments and property interests traced to transactions that laundered proceeds from online drug markets. According to court […]

Damac sukuk draw underscores Gulf credit appetite

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai-based luxury property developer Damac Real Estate Development Limited has returned to the debt capital markets with a $600 million Islamic bond that drew strong investor demand, signalling sustained appetite for Gulf real estate credit despite higher-for-longer global interest rates. The 3.5-year benchmark sukuk attracted an orderbook topping $1.7 billion, excluding interest from joint lead managers, allowing pricing to tighten materially from initial […]

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How game design reshaped Gen Z attention

Video games once trained patience through repetition and failure, according to a senior psychologist who says the design logic of modern titles has altered how younger players engage with attention, effort and reward. Speaking in his professional capacity, the president of Drugzone Pharmaceuticals Inc said the shift from finite, skill-based progression to systems built around constant engagement marks a decisive break from the gaming culture of the […]

January 30

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UAE rail network tests maglev freight leap

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Etihad Rail has taken a significant step towards reshaping freight transport in the Gulf after completing a magnetic levitation freight trial with Italy-based technology firm IronLev, marking the first time such a system has been tested in the Middle East. The trial, conducted at the Al Faya Depot, demonstrated the ability of a maglev platform to move heavy cargo efficiently, signalling a potential […]

January 30

Crypto longs liquidated as market volatility spikes

A significant wave of liquidations surged through global cryptocurrency markets as leveraged long positions worth about $140 million were wiped out within a single hour, underscoring sharp price swings and persistent volatility that have unsettled traders and risk models alike. The liquidation event affected tens of thousands of leveraged accounts and came amid rapid price fluctuations in major digital assets, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum, with derivatives trading […]

Danube Properties appoints Brett Lee to drive global brand push

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai-based Danube Properties has appointed former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee as its Global Ambassador, a move aimed at strengthening the developer’s international presence and sharpening its brand messaging across key overseas markets. The announcement, made by founder and chairman Rizwan Sajan, positions the retired cricketer as the face of Danube Properties’ outreach to global audiences, leveraging Lee’s worldwide recognition and credibility […]

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Saudi Arabia weighs broader premium residency access

Saudi Arabia is preparing draft proposals to widen eligibility for its premium residency programme, potentially extending long-term residency rights to groups ranging from superyacht owners and residents of flagship developments to high-performing international students, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deliberations. The plans, which remain under internal review and have not been finalised, are designed to draw sustained foreign capital and skilled residents into […]

SARCO secures Riyadh commercial land acquisition

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi-listed Saudi Arabian Refineries Company has moved to expand its property footprint after confirming the acquisition of a commercial land parcel in Riyadh for SAR 33 million, equivalent to about $8.8 million, following a successful public auction. The transaction places the capital’s commercial real estate market back in focus as listed companies selectively add assets aligned with long-term development and diversification strategies. The […]