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Oman tests under-16 social media shield

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Oman is weighing a ban on social media access for children under 16 as its telecoms regulator seeks public feedback on draft rules designed to tighten online safety, curb harmful exposure and define the duties of digital platforms. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has opened a consultation on the proposed framework, inviting parents, experts, educators, technology companies and the wider public to submit views […]

June 23

Burjeel taps sukuk market for expansion drive

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi-listed Burjeel Holdings has launched a $1.5 billion senior unsecured sukuk programme on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market, giving the healthcare group a new funding platform as it pushes into specialised care, research, digital transformation and AI-enabled medical services. The programme, established through Burjeel Sukuk Limited, marks one of the group’s most significant capital-market steps since its Abu Dhabi Securities […]

June 23

DIFC moves to sharpen AI data rules

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai International Financial Centre has opened a 30-day public consultation on proposed amendments to its data protection regulations, seeking tighter safeguards for organisations using artificial intelligence and data-driven systems to process personal information. The proposed changes are aimed at strengthening governance, accountability and privacy protections across the financial free zone as banks, asset managers, insurers, fintech firms and professional services companies expand the […]

June 22

Gumi sharpens XRP treasury push

Tokyo-listed game developer Gumi has moved to deepen its exposure to XRP, positioning the token at the centre of a broader restructuring that shifts the company further beyond mobile games and into blockchain-linked financial infrastructure. The Shinjuku-based company is consolidating digital asset operations under a “Neo Crypto Business” pillar, alongside its “Neo Media Entertainment Business”, as it seeks to become one of Japan’s most prominent corporate holders […]

June 20

Amanat tightens grip on Gulf rehabilitation care

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Amanat Holdings has completed its takeover of Cambridge Health Group after buying the remaining 10.03 per cent stake for AED105 million, giving the Dubai-listed healthcare and education investor full control of one of the Gulf’s largest post-acute and rehabilitation care platforms. The transaction closes a phased acquisition process that accelerated this month, when Amanat first raised its holding in Cambridge Health Group from […]

June 20

MENA dealmakers brace for slower rebound

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai MENA mergers and acquisitions are expected to recover only gradually after war-driven volatility hit confidence, even as bankers say the region’s strategic deal pipeline remains alive. Bank of America expects activity lost during the first half of the year to take months, rather than days or weeks, to return, with transactions delayed by the conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel. The bank’s […]

June 19

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Aramco weighs sulphur stake sale to raise cash

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Aramco is considering the sale of a stake in its sulphur business as the state-controlled energy group expands a wider drive to unlock cash from infrastructure assets and support Saudi Arabia’s investment-heavy economic transformation. The potential transaction, known internally as Project Yellowstone, could raise as much as $7 billion and would cover assets linked to sulphur storage and export terminals. Aramco invited […]

June 18

Climate Action

Foxy leads Dubai turtle return to sea

Greenlogue/AP Dubai returned 23 rescued sea turtles to the Arabian Gulf, including a one-flipper survivor named Foxy whose release marked a fresh milestone in the emirate’s two-decade marine conservation effort. The release, staged from the Dubai coastline ahead of World Sea Turtle Day on June 16, brought together 22 green turtles and one hawksbill turtle after months of rehabilitation. Foxy, a green turtle that had lost a […]

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Indo-Arab tourism summit in Kochi

Kerala Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinema unveiled the official logo of the Indo Arab Connect 2026, India’s biggest-ever GCC and West Asia tourism summit, to be held in Kochi during the first week of September 2026. Organised by the Indo-Arab Tourism and Hospitality Alliance in association with Tourism India Media Group, Kerala Tourism, leading industry associations, and airline partners, Indo Arab Connect 2026 is designed to […]

Doha conference puts AI at Islamic finance centre

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Doha’s 12th Islamic Finance Conference opened on Tuesday with artificial intelligence moving from a technology sidebar to the centre of debate over Shariah-compliant banking, waqf, zakat and digital markets. The one-day gathering at Al Majlis Hall in the Sheraton Grand Doha was held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and carried […]

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SteamOS opens the door to Intel Arc

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Valve’s SteamOS has moved into Intel Arc territory after beta updates widened support beyond AMD-powered handhelds, allowing MSI’s Claw 8 AI+ to run the gaming operating system while community testing showed a desktop Arc B580 card booting into the same ecosystem. The shift is an important step for Linux gaming hardware, though it remains far from a polished Windows replacement for Intel users. […]

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Allies seek proof before Hormuz reopening

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Donald Trump’s pledge that the Strait of Hormuz will be “completely opened” by Friday has left European partners pressing for details before committing naval assets to clear mines and escort commercial vessels through the world’s most sensitive energy chokepoint. The US president arrived at the Group of Seven summit in Évian-les-Bains saying a preliminary US-Iran accord had settled the immediate question of shipping […]

June 16

Abu Dhabi denies Iran funds transfer

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has denied claims that money was transferred from the UAE to Iran, rejecting allegations that frozen Iranian assets, including a reported $3bn tranche, had been released or routed through its financial system. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the reports were “entirely false and unfounded” and stressed that no frozen Iranian funds had been released, transferred or facilitated through the country. […]

June 13

Investment Insights by Nigel

Dubai creates new longevity regulator

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has established the Dubai Longevity Authority under Law No. 17 of 2026, setting up a dedicated regulator to oversee one of the fastest-growing areas of healthcare, wellness and life sciences as the emirate seeks to build a global hub for advanced medicine and healthy ageing. The law was issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime […]

June 12

AI’s next winners may not be tech stocks

Investors have become so focused on AI software that many are overlooking the industries making the boom possible. I believe this could prove to be an expensive mistake. The dominant investment narrative has revolved around the companies building AI models, designing advanced chips and providing cloud-computing services. Investors have poured huge amounts of capital into firms such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta Platforms. Those businesses […]

June 12

Real Estate & Construction

Golden Bridge Real Estate Unveils Dubai’s Most Compelling Summer Deals at the “Back to Business” Event for The Caden by Prescott

Golden Bridge Real Estate is proud to announce its highly anticipated Back to Business summer event, unveiling an exclusive collection of summer offers for The Caden by Prescott, located in one of the most in-demand locations of Dubai – Meydan Horizon community. The event is designed to bring together Dubai’s brokers and investors under one roof, marking one of the most compelling real estate offers of the […]

Morpho raises funds for onchain credit push

Morpho has secured $175 million from a group of heavyweight financial and crypto investors, strengthening its bid to turn decentralised lending into core infrastructure for global credit markets. The funding round was co-led by Paradigm, a16z crypto and Ribbit Capital, with participation from Apollo Funds, Circle Ventures, VanEck, Ledger Cathay, Variant, Wintermute Ventures, Prelude, IOSG, HashKey, Mirana, NJJ Capital, SBI Group and Bpifrance. The raise ranks among […]

US hits Iranian radar after Hormuz helicopter downing

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Washington carried out overnight strikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down a US Army Apache helicopter patrolling the strategic waterway. US Central Command said the operation was launched on Trump’s orders and described the action as self-defence. The strikes targeted air defence systems, ground control stations and surveillance radar sites positioned […]

Oman sharpens pitch for global capital

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Oman is moving to convert fiscal repair and regulatory reform into a stronger claim on international capital, positioning the International Financial Centre of Oman as the centrepiece of a drive to attract financial institutions, fund managers and professional services firms. The push comes as Muscat benefits from a restored investment-grade profile after several years of debt reduction, spending restraint and higher policy credibility […]

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Biz Tech

Anthropic opens Fable model access

Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, its most powerful AI model made broadly available, opening public access to a safeguarded version of the company’s Mythos-class technology after months of controlled testing among selected partners. The launch marks a significant shift for the San Francisco-based AI company, which had previously limited Mythos-class capabilities because of concerns over advanced cybersecurity and biological-risk use cases. Claude Fable 5 is being […]

June 09

Humanity breach sends H token tumbling

Humanity Protocol suffered a sharp market collapse after a private-key compromise hit wallets linked to the Web3 identity project, draining more than $30 million and sending its H token down by nearly 90 per cent during Tuesday trading. The breach exposed a critical weakness in one of the fastest-rising digital identity ventures in the crypto market, where projects promise privacy-preserving proof of personhood but still depend on […]

June 09