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SBI and Solana target Japan’s on-chain finance market

SBI Holdings and the Solana Foundation have formed a strategic partnership to develop an on-chain financial market centred on Japan, spanning stablecoins, tokenised securities, institutional services and cross-border settlement infrastructure. The collaboration will involve the Solana Foundation acquiring a stake in SBI R3 Japan, a blockchain-focused company jointly backed by SBI Holdings and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. SBI R3 Japan is set to be renamed SBI Solana […]

ADI Chain lands $50 million expansion investment

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai ADI Chain has secured a $50 million strategic investment to accelerate the international deployment of blockchain infrastructure designed for governments, enterprises and regulated digital-asset markets. The funding will support network expansion, institutional integrations and the development of applications that connect public blockchain technology with national payment systems, financial institutions and large corporate users. The company did not disclose detailed commercial terms of the […]

US and Iran intensify Hormuz confrontation

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes overnight into Monday, deepening a military confrontation that has sharply reduced commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and unsettled global energy markets. US Central Command said American forces completed another round of attacks intended to weaken Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels using the strategic waterway. Dozens of targets were struck, […]

Abu Dhabi business licences climb as investment broadens

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi recorded a 21 per cent annual increase in new economic licences during the first quarter of 2026, signalling sustained investor demand and stronger business formation across commercial, professional and industrial activities. The number of active licences across the emirate rose 12 per cent between January and March compared with the same period last year. The expansion covered all three regions, with […]

UAE intercepts Iranian missiles and drones

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The UAE activated its air defence network early on Sunday to intercept ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones launched from Iran, as a fresh exchange of attacks widened the Gulf conflict and triggered emergency alerts across several countries. The Ministry of Defence said loud sounds heard in scattered parts of the country were caused by interception operations. Fighter aircraft and ground-based systems were […]

US strikes Iran as Hormuz crisis deepens

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The United States launched a third round of strikes on Iran this week after Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and Iranian forces attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship attempting to cross the strategic waterway. US Central Command said President Donald Trump ordered the operation after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked the M/V GFS Galaxy, leaving one civilian crew member missing. The […]

US eases technology and defence exports to UAE

The United States has sharply loosened export controls on the UAE, opening wider access to advanced artificial intelligence chips, military equipment, commercial satellites and other sensitive technologies. The Department of Commerce reclassified the UAE under the Export Administration Regulations on Friday, placing it in a group that receives broader licence exemptions for controlled military and dual-use goods. The decision marks a significant upgrade in economic, defence and […]

ADIHEX 2026 opens ticket sales for Abu Dhabi

Ticket sales have opened for the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, which will run from August 28 to September 6 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. ADNEC Group, a Modon company, said visitors can purchase admission through the exhibition’s official digital channels and Ticketmaster. The launch begins the public countdown to one of Abu Dhabi’s largest heritage, outdoor lifestyle and specialist trade events. ADIHEX 2026 […]

Interpol crackdown nets 5,811 fraud suspects

Interpol has announced 5,811 arrests and the interception of $293 million in illicit assets following a sweeping operation against cyber-enabled fraud across 97 countries and territories. Operation First Light 2026 targeted social engineering scams and related money laundering networks between January 15 and April 30. Authorities identified more than 142,000 victims, analysed 152,808 cases and blocked 31,014 bank accounts linked to suspected criminal proceeds. The China-funded operation […]

ADNOC L&S adds four LNG carriers

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai ADNOC Logistics and Services has ordered four next-generation liquefied natural gas carriers for about $900 million, expanding its shipping capacity as Abu Dhabi seeks a larger role in global gas supply and trading. The vessels, each capable of carrying 175,000 cubic metres of LNG, will be built at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai and delivered in 2029. The contract raises the company’s LNG newbuild […]

e& exits Vodafone as Niel takes control

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi-based technology group e& has agreed to sell its entire 16.21% holding in Vodafone Group to an investment vehicle controlled by French telecommunications entrepreneur Xavier Niel’s family for about AED21.8 billion. The transaction covers 3,944,743,685 Vodafone ordinary shares, representing 17.13% of the company’s voting rights. Vega, the Niel family’s acquisition vehicle, will pay about 110.5 pence in cash for each share. E& […]

Palm Monorail restores service across Palm Jumeirah

Dubai’s Palm Monorail has resumed operations after a six-month maintenance shutdown, restoring the only public transport service running along Palm Jumeirah. The reopening reconnects Palm Gateway with Al Ittihad Park, Palm Jumeirah Mall and Atlantis Aquaventure, giving residents, hotel guests and tourists an alternative to taxis and private vehicles. Passengers can again purchase tickets online or from customer service desks at the stations. The 5.5-kilometre elevated line […]

Polymarket seeks US approval for margin trading

Polymarket has filed regulatory applications that could allow its United States prediction-market business to offer margin trading, a major step towards introducing leveraged event contracts to American customers. The applications were submitted to the National Futures Association on July 3 through PM Derivatives LLC. They seek registration as a futures commission merchant, membership of the industry regulator and approval to operate as a swap firm. Coming Home […]

Emrill opens central warehouse to sharpen Dubai operations

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Emrill has opened a central warehouse in Dubai’s Ras Al Khor district, consolidating materials storage and distribution to improve response times across its facilities management contracts in the UAE. The strategically located facility is expected to cut travel time across the company’s Dubai operations by as much as 12 minutes per journey on average. Emrill said the reduction would accelerate deliveries to client […]

World AI Conference In Shanghai On July 17-20 To Witness The High Tech Battle Between U.S. And China

Fidan says Netanyahu policies endanger global security

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of posing a threat to international security, sharpening Ankara’s criticism of Israel as diplomatic efforts continue to contain conflict across the Middle East. Fidan said Netanyahu’s policies had become a burden not only for Türkiye and the wider region, but also for Israel itself. He argued that the Israeli leader and his political allies […]

Deep-sea hunt intensifies after K2 Airways crash

Search teams expanded operations in the Arabian Sea on Friday as five crew members remained missing after a K2 Airways cargo aircraft crashed while flying from Sharjah to Karachi. Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency units recovered additional debris during the third day of the operation, but the main fuselage, flight recorders and crew had not been located. Strong winds, shifting currents and poor underwater visibility […]

Ajman Bank expands Dubai corporate banking presence

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ajman Bank has opened a corporate office on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, strengthening its capacity to serve companies, institutions, business owners and wealth-management clients across the UAE’s largest commercial centre. The 7,565-square-foot office has been designed as a specialised hub for corporate, business and wealth banking. It combines private meeting areas with digital screens, advanced audiovisual systems and smart technology intended to […]

Modon and ADIB widen access to off-plan homes

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Modon Holding and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank have agreed to offer eligible buyers financing of up to 75 per cent for homes under construction, opening a new route into Abu Dhabi’s expanding off-plan property market. The financing programme will be available exclusively for future developments launched by Modon. It is designed to provide funding during construction rather than requiring buyers to wait until […]

Washington keeps Iran talks alive after strikes

The United States says technical negotiations with Iran are continuing despite renewed military strikes that have weakened a fragile ceasefire and raised fears of another prolonged conflict across the Gulf. US officials said no additional strikes had been launched for several hours, while diplomatic contacts remained active through technical teams and regional intermediaries. The talks are focused on restoring maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, implementing […]

Oil holds weekly gains amid renewed Gulf conflict

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Oil prices edged lower on Friday but remained on course for strong weekly gains as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran kept the risk of Middle East supply disruption firmly embedded in the market. Brent crude futures slipped 6 cents, or 0.08%, to $76.24 a barrel by 0125 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 4 cents, or 0.06%, to $72.04. […]

Digital Dubai expands Emirates Group platform access

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Digital Dubai and the Emirates Group have signed a collaboration agreement to widen the aviation group’s access to Dubai’s government digital services, shared platforms and data. The agreement is designed to improve employee experience, accelerate internal processes and strengthen operational efficiency across a workforce of more than 130,000 people. It also creates a framework for systems integration, secure data exchange and wider use […]

Gulf bases hit as US-Iran clashes widen

Iran fired missiles and drones at US military-linked facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait after a new wave of American strikes on Iranian targets, pushing Gulf security concerns sharply higher and raising fresh risks for shipping, energy markets and regional airspace. The attacks targeted areas associated with US forces in Bahrain and Kuwait, two Gulf states that host important American military infrastructure. Air defence systems were activated, sirens […]

BingX links Enzo goal to fan push

BingX has launched a global community initiative after Enzo Fernández scored Argentina’s stoppage-time winner against Egypt, turning a World Cup comeback into a marketing moment for the cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI platform. Fernández’s goal completed Argentina’s 3-2 victory in Atlanta after the defending champions had trailed 2-0 deep into the last 16 tie. Cristian Romero began the recovery in the 79th minute, Lionel Messi levelled four minutes […]