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Mubadala Capital launches expanded co-investment fund for private markets

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Mubadala Capital, the alternative asset management arm of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company, has unveiled a new co-investment vehicle aimed at scaling its exposure to private markets, with the fund closing at $554 million after being increased beyond its initial target. The Abu Dhabi-based firm said the Mubadala Capital Co-Investment Fund I was upsized from a $500 million hard cap following […]

January 28

Drone pilot targets faster blood sample delivery in Abu Dhabi

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai PureLab and LODD have launched a pilot programme in Abu Dhabi to transport blood samples using drones, marking a step towards integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into routine medical logistics and emergency healthcare supply chains. The initiative is designed to cut transit times for critical diagnostic samples, reduce reliance on road transport, and strengthen the resilience of laboratory networks during peak demand or traffic […]

January 27

DXC teams up with Ripple to scale digital asset custody

DXC Technology has entered a strategic partnership with blockchain payments firm Ripple to integrate institutional-grade digital asset custody and payments into DXC’s Hogan core banking platform, a move aimed at accelerating banks’ adoption of tokenised assets and real-time settlement across borders. The collaboration brings Ripple’s blockchain infrastructure into a core system used by large financial institutions worldwide, positioning DXC to offer regulated banks a turnkey path to […]

January 26

Qatar power venture clinches $990m Japan financing

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ras Abu Fontas Power, the company behind one of Qatar’s key power and water infrastructure projects, has secured a financing agreement worth about $990 million with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, strengthening the long-term funding base for the Facility E power and desalination project south of Doha. The JBIC funding represents part of a larger co-financing package totalling approximately $2.97 billion, assembled […]

January 26

Gold vaults past $5,000 as risk appetite fades

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Gold surged beyond the $5,000-an-ounce mark on Monday, setting a fresh record as investors moved decisively into the traditional safe haven amid heightened geopolitical tensions and expectations that monetary policy in major economies will stay supportive. The rally gathered pace in early Asian trading, with spot prices climbing 1.79% to $5,071.96 an ounce by 0159 GMT after touching an intraday peak of […]

January 26

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Science & Research

NYU Abu Dhabi links oral bacteria to obesity risk

Evidence emerging from a long-running population study in the UAE is sharpening the focus on the mouth as an early warning site for metabolic disease, with researchers identifying distinct patterns of oral bacteria associated with obesity and related conditions. The findings, drawn from analyses within the UAE Healthy Future Study, suggest that shifts in the oral microbiome could help flag metabolic risk earlier than conventional markers and […]

January 24

Dubai Silicon Oasis set for Dh12.8bn expansion

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has approved a Dh12.8bn expansion of Dubai Silicon Oasis, signalling a renewed push to scale the emirate’s knowledge economy and deepen its appeal to global technology, research and advanced manufacturing firms. The programme was launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and positions the zone for a new phase […]

January 24

Abu Dhabi sharpens legal framework for medical tourism growth

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has moved to reinforce its ambitions as a regional hub for medical tourism by convening a specialised forum examining the legal and regulatory foundations that underpin the sector, with a focus on aligning local legislation with international best practice while safeguarding patient rights and encouraging sustainable investment. Hosted virtually by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, the forum brought together legal […]

January 24

Open World sets up Saudi Arabia’s first RWA tokenisation centre

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia has moved to formalise real-world asset tokenisation with the launch of the Kingdom’s first dedicated Centre of Excellence, as Open World announced an in-Kingdom operating entity designed to support compliant digital-asset innovation aligned with Vision 2030 goals. The initiative positions Saudi Arabia to accelerate the tokenisation of physical and financial assets such as real estate, commodities, infrastructure receivables and private credit […]

January 23

Wall Street steps back from Bitcoin arbitrage profits

Wall Street trading desks are quietly reducing exposure to one of the most dependable strategies in the digital-asset universe, signalling a shift in how large financial players view risk and reward in crypto markets. The so-called bitcoin basis trade, long prized for delivering steady, low-volatility returns, is showing signs of strain as funding costs rise, spreads compress and market dynamics evolve. The basis trade involves exploiting the […]

January 22

BitGo IPO leans on custody scale, not trading cycles

BitGo set the price for its initial public offering at $18 a share, presenting itself to public-market investors as a steadier institutional infrastructure business rather than a bet on volatile crypto trading volumes. The pricing places the company at the lower end of expectations circulating among bankers and analysts, reflecting a cautious market for digital-asset listings even as broader equity indices show resilience. Founded in 2013, BitGo […]

January 22

EDGE unit deepens powertrain reach with Allison dealership pact

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai EDGE, a specialised business unit operating under Trust’s industrial solutions portfolio, has signed a dealership agreement with Allison Transmission, marking a strategic step that broadens its footprint in high-performance propulsion systems and aftersales support across key regional markets. The agreement positions EDGE as an authorised dealer for Allison Transmission’s fully automatic transmissions, covering sales, service, genuine parts and technical support. The partnership […]

January 22

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Companies

Mykhailo Pyrtko On the Outlook of EcoEnergySol work in 2026

Founded in the Lviv region in 2020, EcoEnergySol unites specialists and partner companies connected to renewable energy projects and solar generation initiatives. The organization focuses on strengthening the role of clean energy in Ukraine through educational outreach, information initiatives, and the promotion of environmentally responsible solutions. Its long-term mission supports broader national priorities such as energy security, gradual decarbonization, and the expansion of local renewable generation capacity. Within EcoEnergySol, […]

Saudi tourism posts record year in 2025

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia recorded a landmark year for tourism in 2025, welcoming more than 122 million domestic and international visitors and generating close to $80 billion in total spending, according to official estimates and sector-wide assessments. The figures underline the scale and pace of change in a country long associated with pilgrimage travel but now positioning itself as a diversified global tourism destination. Data […]

Qatar power project secures landmark JBIC financing

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ras Abu Fontas Power, a project company linked to one of Qatar’s largest power and water complexes, has signed a financing agreement of about $990 million with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, marking one of the most substantial bilateral development-backed commitments to the Gulf’s utilities sector this year. The agreement underpins the long-term funding structure of the Ras Abu Fontas facility, a […]

Mubadala sharpens AI and robotics focus

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is stepping up its push into artificial intelligence and robotics, positioning the twin technologies as a central driver of industrial growth and a compass for future capital allocation, according to remarks by its chief executive at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. The $330 billion investor, formally known as Mubadala Investment Company, has been widening its exposure […]

Business

Russian Design Forum 4: a key event for Russian-speaking designers as part of Dubai Design Week

On 8 November 2025, Dubai hosted Russian Design Forum 4, the only professional forum for Russian-speaking interior designers and architects in the Middle East. The event was part of Dubai Design Week, which highlighted its importance for the regional design industry and strengthened the position of the Russian-speaking community in the professional environment of the UAE. The forum, organised by Olga Melnikova, founder of the Russian-speaking design […]

January 20

Gulf swimming meet opens with record field

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi is set to host the 30th Gulf Cooperation Council Swimming Championship from January 22 to 25, bringing together around 200 male and female swimmers from six Gulf countries in what organisers describe as the largest and most competitive edition to date. The four-day event will be staged at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Sports Center and will feature age categories ranging from […]

January 19

Markets puts Tesla shares on-chain under regulator glare

Markets has begun offering around-the-clock, on-chain trading of a synthetic version of Tesla stock, a move that sharpens the debate over how far crypto platforms can go in replicating traditional equities without triggering the full weight of securities regulation. The product, described by Markets as a tokenised representation of Tesla, allows traders to take leveraged positions of up to 12 times and to buy or sell at […]

January 19

Sharjah heritage titles take centre stage in Cairo

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Sharjah’s cultural publishing push is being highlighted at one of the Arab world’s most prominent literary gatherings, with more than 1,000 publications showcased by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage at the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair, opening on January 21 and running until February 3, 2026. Sharjah Institute for Heritage is presenting a wide-ranging catalogue that reflects decades of research […]

January 19

Dubai advances strategic sewerage tunnels expansion with Phase II bids

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Municipality has invited bids from prequalified developers and consortiums for a key phase of the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels programme, signalling momentum on one of the emirate’s largest long-term infrastructure undertakings aimed at overhauling wastewater collection and transfer. The authority said requests for proposal have been issued for the Phase II Links Package of the project, which is designed to connect outlying […]

January 18