Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Humid and changeable conditions are set to prevail across the UAE from Friday through Tuesday, with partly cloudy skies, the possibility of mist or light fog during early hours, and a chance of isolated rainfall, particularly over eastern and northern areas. Forecast guidance points to elevated humidity levels during the night and early morning, increasing the likelihood of reduced visibility in some inland […]
Meme-themed cryptocurrencies have overtaken all other altcoins in attracting large holders, with blockchain analytics pointing to sustained whale concentration and trading momentum since the start of the year. Data compiled by Santiment shows that wallets holding significant balances have been more active in meme coins than in decentralised finance tokens, layer-two networks, or gaming-focused assets, underscoring a sharp shift in speculative behaviour across the digital asset market. […]
Brussels has directed European Union regulators to compel X to retain internal records linked to its Grok chatbot through the end of 2026, widening a probe into allegations that the tool surfaced antisemitic material and generated non-consensual sexual content. The preservation order, issued under the bloc’s digital rules, is designed to prevent the loss or alteration of documents while investigators assess whether safeguards were adequate and whether […]
Google is developing a “try before you buy” option for paid games on the Play Store, a shift that would allow users to sample full versions before committing to a purchase. The feature, surfaced through analysis of unreleased Play Store code, points to time-limited trials that preserve progress, giving players a realistic sense of gameplay, performance and value before payment. Details embedded in the code indicate that […]
SharpLink has moved $170 million worth of Ether into restaking arrangements on Linea, using Anchorage Digital as its custody and staking partner, signalling a calculated effort to extract yield from a growing corporate Ethereum treasury while leaning on regulated infrastructure to manage risk. The deployment represents a defined slice of SharpLink’s wider Ethereum holdings, which the company has disclosed at about $2.7 billion in value. By placing […]
Solana Mobile plans to distribute its long-awaited SKR token on January 21, marking a significant step in the company’s effort to build a self-contained mobile ecosystem around blockchain applications. The token will be airdropped to users of the Seeker smartphone and to developers participating in Solana Mobile’s app environment, according to an announcement made on Wednesday. The launch places Solana Mobile at the centre of a growing […]
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East will stage its opening rounds of the 2026 season at Dubai Autodrome on 24 and 25 January, bringing one of the region’s most competitive one-make racing championships back to the United Arab Emirates after an interval away from the circuit. The event will be hosted by Porsche Centre Dubai and Northern Emirates, part of Al Nabooda Automobiles, and is expected to draw […]
Fireblocks has agreed to acquire crypto accounting and compliance specialist TRES Finance in a transaction valued at about $130 million, a move that brings together one of the industry’s largest digital-asset infrastructure providers with a fast-growing financial intelligence platform serving institutional investors. The deal, confirmed by people familiar with the matter, folds TRES Finance’s reporting and compliance tools into Fireblocks’ custody, settlement and tokenisation stack as competition […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Las Vegas — Yarbo used CES 2026 to sharpen its pitch that outdoor maintenance can be handled by a single, adaptable robot rather than a shed full of specialised machines. The company presented updates to its modular “yard robot system”, arguing that advances in onboard intelligence, perception and autonomy are bringing the category closer to everyday household use rather than niche early adopters. […]
Ripple has no plans to pursue a public listing in the near term, its president Monica Long has said, pushing back against market speculation that the blockchain payments company could tap equity markets following a surge in private valuations and growing institutional interest. Long said the San Francisco-based firm is focused on building products and expanding its global payments footprint rather than preparing for an initial public […]
Bitcoin failed to sustain momentum above the $95,000 level as heavy selling pressure from exchange-traded funds weighed on prices, reinforcing concerns that institutional appetite has cooled after months of aggressive inflows. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped back after multiple attempts to break through the psychological resistance, with total spot bitcoin ETF outflows amounting to about $243 million over several trading sessions, according to market data compiled from […]
Cocos, the long-running developer of cross-platform game technology, has moved its Cocos 4 game engine from a proprietary model to full open source, a step that reshapes its relationship with developers and signals a strategic shift in the competitive middleware market. The company confirmed that the entire Cocos 4 engine codebase is now available under an open-source licence, allowing studios and independent developers to inspect, modify and […]
ADNOC Drilling has formally entered Oman’s onshore drilling services sector, marking a strategic expansion beyond its core home market after completing the purchase of a controlling stake in a land-rig joint venture with SLB that operates six rigs in the sultanate. The move positions the company to participate more directly in Oman’s upstream development plans at a time when regional producers are prioritising operational efficiency, drilling intensity […]
Greenlogue/AP Dubai-based Alcazar is edging closer to acquiring Egypt’s Gabel El-Zeit wind farm after submitting the highest bid among contenders, according to people familiar with the negotiations. Discussions are under way with the country’s sovereign wealth fund and the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy on a transaction valued at about $350 million, with officials indicating that talks could be wrapped up before the end of the […]
BlueFive Capital has been appointed as the first General Partner for a newly established fund-of-funds created by CICC Capital, marking a strategic partnership that brings together global asset management expertise with Chinese industrial capital. The mandate also reflects the involvement of HBIS Group, one of the world’s largest steelmakers, whose industrial priorities will shape the investment direction of the vehicle. The fund-of-funds structure is designed to deploy […]
First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC has priced a $750 million five-year senior unsecured Eurobond under Regulation S, drawing strong investor demand and tightening pricing well inside initial guidance as global credit markets show continued appetite for high-grade Gulf issuers. The fixed-rate bond carries a coupon and yield of 4.299%, with a re-offer price set at par. The notes were marketed with initial price thoughts at 95 basis […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s Ethmar International Holding has partnered with Guggenheim Brothers Media to launch a multi-million-dollar investment fund aimed at backing emerging media and technology companies, positioning the venture at the intersection of capital, content and digital innovation. The new fund, announced by the two groups, is designed to provide growth capital to early- and mid-stage firms developing technologies and platforms that serve film, […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Economic momentum across the UAE is building faster than earlier projections, with gross domestic product expected to expand by about 5% this year, outpacing the global average and reinforcing the country’s position as one of the strongest performers among emerging and developed markets alike. The revised outlook reflects resilient trade flows, deep banking liquidity and sustained expansion across non-oil sectors that have insulated […]
A landmark agreement between Caracas and Washington will see up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude oil exported to the United States under terms announced by President Donald Trump, marking a major shift in energy geopolitics and offering a potential reprieve to Venezuela’s embattled oil sector. The arrangement, underscored by negotiations that could divert barrels previously bound for China, elevates the United States into a key […]
Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi’s largest property developer and real estate asset manager by total assets, has appointed a syndicate of global and regional banks for a planned US dollar-denominated hybrid notes issuance, a move that underscores the company’s intention to strengthen its capital structure while retaining balance-sheet flexibility. The company, which carries a Baa2 rating with a Stable outlook from Moody’s, has mandated Citi as sole […]
TDK has unveiled STRIDE, a low-power, real-time positioning software platform aimed at wearables and connected IoT devices, marking a push to strengthen its presence in software-defined sensing alongside its established sensor hardware business. The launch positions the Tokyo-based electronics group to compete more directly in applications where accurate location tracking must operate continuously on constrained batteries, such as smartwatches, fitness bands, asset tags and industrial monitoring devices. […]
Google has extended its partnership with Xreal, elevating the China-founded augmented reality specialist to lead hardware collaborator for Android XR as the two companies work towards launching consumer AR glasses in 2026. The move signals a sharper push by Google to translate its advances in artificial intelligence and spatial computing into a mass-market wearable, while positioning Xreal at the centre of a growing Android-based ecosystem. The alliance […]
RAKBANK has secured in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE to issue an AED-backed payment token, marking one of the clearest signals yet that regulated stablecoins are moving from concept to execution within the federation’s banking system. The Ras Al Khaimah-based lender said the approval allows it to proceed with development and testing of a dirham-denominated digital token designed for payments and settlement, subject to […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Ltd has moved to the market with a mandate for a benchmark-sized, dollar-denominated Regulation S senior unsecured bond with a seven-year tenor, marking a strategic step in its funding programme amid steady demand for aviation finance assets. The transaction, expected to draw interest from global fixed-income investors, reflects confidence in the aircraft leasing sector’s cash-flow resilience and in the issuer’s […]
