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PocketBook targets Kindle Scribe with open design

PocketBook has unveiled the InkPad One, a 10.3-inch e-ink tablet built on an open Linux architecture, positioning it as a direct challenger to Amazon’s Kindle Scribe and signalling a push to loosen the grip of closed digital reading ecosystems. The device combines stylus support with broad file compatibility, underscoring the Swiss-based company’s attempt to appeal to readers and professionals seeking greater control over their digital libraries. The […]

Saudi Subsidiary of 3D Factory Korea Receives Guinness World Records Pre-Approval for World’s Highest Mountain Media Facade

RIYADH – Ruyah Faidah (Vision Plus), the Saudi subsidiary of the digital tech leader 3D Factory Korea, has reached a historic milestone with its landmark project atop Al-Hada Mountain. The company announced today that the installation has received official pre-approval from Guinness World Records for the “World’s Highest Mountain Media Facade.” Standing at an altitude of 1,738 meters, the massive digital installation functions as a strategic “digital […]

BingX unveils sweeping copy trading revamp

BingX has announced a significant overhaul of its copy trading suite, introducing a new Copy Trading Plaza and a redesigned Lead Trader Homepage as it intensifies competition in the fast-growing social trading segment of the cryptocurrency market. The Panama City-based exchange said the upgrade is designed to streamline discovery, enhance transparency and provide more granular performance insights for users who follow so-called lead traders. The changes form […]

Garlinghouse vows XRP focus amid sell-off

Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse has declared that XRP will “always be the top priority” for the company, seeking to calm markets as heavy selling pressure grips the token and unsettles retail investors. The remarks came as XRP experienced heightened volatility, with sharp price swings reflecting a broader retreat across digital assets and renewed anxiety among traders over liquidity conditions and regulatory overhangs. Market data showed a […]

Greenland independence push grows amid US pressure

Greenland’s long-standing drive for full independence from Denmark is gathering renewed attention as political leaders and community voices weigh the implications of public remarks by United States President Donald Trump suggesting Washington could seek control of the Arctic territory. While calls for sovereignty have echoed across the island for decades, the latest geopolitical tension has prompted some Greenlandic Inuit to argue that the path towards independence must […]

OpenAI hardware timeline reset after io brand abandonment

OpenAI has confirmed that its first consumer hardware device will not be shipped to customers before the end of February 2027 and that the company will not use the disputed “io” name for the product, according to court filings related to an ongoing trademark lawsuit. OpenAI’s vice-president and general manager, Peter Welinder, told the court that the company had reassessed its product-naming strategy and decided against any […]

United Arab Bank posts robust profit rise

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 […]

Bitcoin braces for deeper correction as sellers tighten grip

Bitcoin has extended its downturn this week, showing little sign of sustainable recovery as selling pressure dominates trading activity and key technical support levels come under threat. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slid below the pivotal $70,000–$72,000 range and is testing lower thresholds that many traders identify as critical, with some models indicating potential further declines before major support is confirmed. Indicators across daily and weekly charts point […]

BlackRock expands BUIDL onto UniswapX platform

BlackRock has unveiled plans to deploy its tokenised money market fund, BUIDL, through UniswapX, marking a further step by the world’s largest asset manager into decentralised finance infrastructure and signalling a deeper engagement with public blockchain liquidity. The move, disclosed on 11 February, will allow eligible participants to access the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund via Uniswap’s off-chain order routing protocol, UniswapX, which is designed to […]

Samsung sets February 25 launch for Galaxy S26 series

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Samsung has confirmed that it will unveil its next flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S26 series, at its Galaxy Unpacked event taking place on February 25 in San Francisco, signalling a pivotal moment for the mobile technology sector as the company pushes deeper into AI-powered devices and refined hardware. The highly anticipated event, scheduled to begin at 10 a. m. Pacific Time, will […]

Ancora presses Warner board over Netflix offer

Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group has called on the board of Warner Bros. Discovery to reject Netflix’s proposed takeover and re-engage with a rival approach from Paramount Skydance, intensifying a high-stakes battle over the future of one of Hollywood’s largest studios and streaming operators. In a letter to directors, Ancora argued that Netflix’s agreed transaction, valued at about $82.7 billion on an enterprise basis, undervalues Warner Bros. […]

Aramco begins exports from vast Jafurah project

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi 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 […]

UAE clears dirham stablecoin for launch

Central Bank of the UAE has granted approval for a dirham-backed digital stablecoin developed by a consortium led by International Holding Company and First Abu Dhabi Bank, marking a significant step in the country’s regulated digital asset ambitions. The stablecoin, branded DDSC, has been authorised to go live under the central bank’s framework for stored value facilities and payment tokens. It will operate on ADI Chain, described […]

Dubai posts record Dh15.6bn property day

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s property market set a new benchmark on 26 January after recording Dh15.6 billion in real estate transactions in a single day, the highest daily value ever logged, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department. The total was generated through 1,501 transactions, underscoring the scale and depth of activity across land plots, residential units and entire buildings. Sales alone accounted for […]

Rethinking Laboratory Safety in a Changing Research Landscape

  Laboratories, whether in universities, hospitals or industrial research centres, rarely command public attention. Yet the integrity of their work often depends as much on routine maintenance and appropriate equipment as on scientific expertise. In recent years, lab managers across the Middle East and beyond have been reassessing how safety infrastructure is selected, maintained and upgraded, particularly as research volumes increase and regulatory scrutiny tightens. At the […]

Indo-US Trade Deal Promises To Be Contentious

French establishment warns of far-right surge

A growing chorus from France’s political, financial and academic establishment is warning that the country is approaching a decisive moment as the far right edges closer to power, unsettling markets and raising questions about the durability of the republic’s economic model and European commitments. The unease sharpened after confirmation that François Villeroy de Galhau, the long-serving governor of the Banque de France and a central figure in […]

Robertet deepens Gulf footprint with Dubai hub

Robertet Group has inaugurated its regional headquarters at Dubai Science Park, signalling a sharper strategic focus on the Gulf and wider Middle East as global demand rises for natural ingredients in fragrances and flavours. The new hub positions the French-headquartered group closer to customers across perfumery, food, beverage and wellness sectors, while strengthening its operational, commercial and regulatory capabilities in a region that has become a key […]

Meta trial tests limits of child safety accountability

A courtroom in Santa Fe has become the focal point of a high-stakes test of whether a social media company can be held liable for product design choices that prosecutors say enabled the sexual exploitation of minors. New Mexico’s civil case against Meta Platforms has reached trial, marking the first time a US state attorney general’s action over child safety on a major platform has been argued […]

Rivian deepens digital play beyond the car

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Rivian Automotive is quietly extending its software footprint beyond the dashboard, with work under way on an Apple Watch companion app that signals a broader push into connected vehicle experiences ahead of its next phase of growth. Code references found within Rivian’s iPhone application point to functionality designed for the Apple Watch, suggesting the electric vehicle maker is preparing to let drivers interact […]

Yas Clinic completes complex bone marrow transplant on infant

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A one-year-old child has undergone a highly complex bone marrow transplant at Yas Clinic Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step in the expansion of advanced paediatric cancer care in the capital. The procedure, carried out at the clinic’s Khalifa City facility, was delivered in close clinical collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre, and involved months of preparation, donor matching, and post-transplant […]

Dubai Real Estate Transactions Surge in January 2026 Versus January 2025, Reflecting Continued Market Strength

Dubai’s real estate sector has demonstrated exceptional strength and accelerating momentum, with market performance in January 2026 significantly outperforming January 2025 in both transaction volumes and total sales value. The data highlights a resilient and expanding market, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global real estate investment destination. In January 2025, Dubai’s property market recorded approximately 14,000 transactions valued at around AED 44 billion, reflecting strong investor […]

OmniGPT data breach exposes private AI chats

Hundreds of thousands of users of AI aggregator OmniGPT have had their private conversations and uploaded files exposed after a large-scale data breach that security researchers say left sensitive information openly accessible and later circulated on dark web forums. The incident has intensified scrutiny of third-party platforms that bundle access to multiple AI models while handling large volumes of personal data. Investigations by independent cybersecurity analysts indicate […]

UAE moves to ease tax burden on sports bodies

UAE authorities have introduced a targeted corporate tax exemption for specific sports entities, signalling a policy push to deepen the sector’s economic role while aligning regulation with global standards. The Ministry of Finance said Cabinet Decision No of 2026 has been issued under Federal Decree-Law No 47 of 2022 on the taxation of corporations and businesses, creating a carve-out for qualifying organisations operating within the sports ecosystem. […]