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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A sweeping emergency safety message was sent to millions across the United Arab Emirates telling citizens, residents and visitors to stay indoors and await official guidance after ballistic threats were detected over the Gulf state. National authorities stressed that the safety and security of all in the federation remain the highest priority and said systems to protect the public are fully operational within […]

Abu Dhabi is preparing to export increased volumes of its flagship Murban crude for April delivery as part of a broader effort by Gulf producers to strengthen supply ahead of a pivotal OPEC+ gathering and amidst mounting geopolitical uncertainties. The state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has offered additional barrels to its partners in the onshore concession that produces the light, low-sulphur grade, traders said. It remains […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has achieved firm pricing on a dual-tranche dollar bond sale, drawing robust global demand that allowed spreads to tighten sharply from initial guidance and underscored sustained investor appetite for high-grade Gulf sovereign debt. The emirate priced a five-year tranche at a 3.75 per cent coupon with a reoffer price of 99.824 per cent, equating to a spread of 20 basis points […]

Light rainfall and a dip in temperatures are expected across parts of the UAE early next week, as forecasters point to unstable weather conditions developing over the country. Authorities have advised residents and mariners to monitor updates, with maritime activity set to be affected by rougher seas in the Arabian Gulf by nightfall. The National Center of Meteorology has indicated that cloud cover will increase over coastal […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Metal Park, the integrated downstream metals ecosystem based in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, has entered a strategic agreement with Germany’s Frindt Consulting to roll out digital laser cutting services aimed at reshaping fabrication workflows across the Gulf. The collaboration is designed to embed advanced digital platforms into Metal Park’s production network, enabling automated order processing, real-time design optimisation and precision-driven laser cutting […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A labour court in Abu Dhabi has ordered a public relations manager to repay Dh290,383 to his former employer after judges found that funds entrusted to him for official purposes were misused and retained unlawfully. The ruling underscores the judiciary’s strict stance on financial misconduct and breach of trust within companies, holding employees accountable when entrusted authority is abused. The court found that […]

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Galadari Brothers’ Heavy Equipment Division to develop a large-scale logistics and distribution hub at KEZAD A in Al Ma’mourah, marking another long-term industrial commitment within Abu Dhabi’s flagship manufacturing and trade zone. The agreement covers a 150,000 square metre plot and represents an investment of AED75 million by Galadari to establish a purpose-built facility […]

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Abu Dhabi has begun on-road trials of Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system, marking the first time the company’s “Full Self-Driving ” technology is being tested in the emirate under an official regulatory framework. The programme has been launched by the Integrated Transport Centre, an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, which said the trials will assess the system’s performance in live traffic conditions while maintaining direct […]

Super Micro Computer Inc. and Abu Dhabi-based EHC Investment have unveiled plans to develop sovereign artificial intelligence data centres in the United Arab Emirates, positioning the Gulf state to expand domestic control over high-performance computing infrastructure amid accelerating demand for AI workloads. The partnership seeks to deliver modular, rapidly deployable data centre facilities designed to support advanced AI training and inference while ensuring data residency within the […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai 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 […]

How the UAE Education System Works: Regulators, Curricula, Inspections and School Types The United Arab Emirates is home to one of the most diverse and rapidly expanding education sectors in the world. With over 600 private schools spread across seven emirates, families relocating to the country are met with a system that can feel overwhelming at first glance. Multiple regulators, 17 different curricula, and three distinct school […]

Shell Plc has opened preliminary discussions to sell a minority interest in the North West Shelf liquefied natural gas project in Western Australia, engaging potential buyers that include a unit of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. and Midocean Energy, according to people familiar with the matter. Talks are centred on Shell’s holding in the A$34 billion development, one of Australia’s longest-running LNG export ventures, located near Karratha […]

Abu Dhabi recorded a sharp rise in new business licences during 2025, underscoring continued momentum in the emirate’s drive to broaden its non-oil economy and attract private investment. The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority, the regulatory arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, said new economic licences climbed 29 per cent in 2025 compared with 2024. Renewed licences rose 20 per cent over the same period, […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has appointed a syndicate of international and regional banks to lead its first sovereign bond sale of 2026, launching a dual-tranche, dollar-denominated benchmark with initial price thoughts set at 50 basis points over US Treasuries for five years and 55 basis points for 10 years. The transaction marks the emirate’s opening return to global capital markets this year and is structured […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Khalifa 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 […]

Jada Fund of Funds, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is preparing to channel more capital into private credit as Gulf investors reposition their portfolios amid volatility affecting segments of the global lending market. Chief executive Bandr Alhomaly said the Riyadh-based fund has agreed to back India-headquartered venture debt manager Stride Ventures, marking a step in its strategy to widen access to alternative financing for […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   UAE has emerged as the fastest-growing market worldwide for artificial intelligence hiring, with demand for AI specialists accelerating sharply over the past year as Gulf economies deepen their technology push. New data from the RemotePass 2025 Hiring Report shows AI-related recruitment in the UAE climbed from 32 per cent of total tech hiring in 2023–24 to 48 per cent in 2024–25, marking […]

Matein Khalid I dedicate this post to my dear friend Abdulla Saeed Al Naboodah who has Ferrari in his spirit, bloodstream as well as in his garages. I went gaga on the Ferrari IPO in 2015 as I viewed the world’s preeminent luxury car maker as unique since it restricted supply to an elite global community rather than peddled product to any joe who could afford a […]

Etihad Airways posted a near 50 per cent rise in net profit to $698 million for 2025, as expanded capacity and firm travel demand across key markets pushed passenger numbers higher and lifted seat occupancy. The Abu Dhabi carrier said its performance reflected stronger yields, disciplined cost management and a broader network, with chief executive Antonoaldo Neves pointing to sustained investment in product upgrades and customer satisfaction. […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has opened preliminary discussions with a broad pool of global investors over the potential sale of a minority stake in its crude oil pipeline assets valued at about $7 billion, according to three people familiar with the matter, signalling a strategic shift that mirrors monetisation drives across the Gulf. The early-stage talks centre on infrastructure funds and private equity groups […]

Qatar’s $580 billion sovereign wealth vehicle is committing fresh capital to a private credit firm founded by former Goldman Sachs partners, marking another step in the Gulf state’s push into alternative assets. Qatar Investment Authority is investing a few hundred million dollars in 5C Investment Partners, according to people familiar with the matter. The funding is expected to support the firm’s expansion in direct lending, a segment […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Rolling 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 […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s real estate market closed 2025 with transactions worth AED142 billion across 42,814 deals, marking the highest annual value on record and underscoring the emirate’s growing weight as a global investment destination. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, the sector’s regulator and custodian, said total transaction value rose 44 per cent compared with 2024, while the number of deals climbed 52 per […]

Aldar Properties has raised $1 billion through a privately placed issue of subordinated hybrid notes to Apollo Global Management, bolstering its balance sheet as the Abu Dhabi-based developer pursues expansion across its core real estate platforms. Rated Baa2 with a stable outlook by Moody’s, Aldar structured the notes with a non-call period of 10.25 years, underlining the long-term nature of the funding. The transaction was executed through […]

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