Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s push to build a new crude pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz has reached the halfway mark, with ADNOC chief executive Sultan Al Jaber saying the project is being accelerated towards a 2027 launch as regional tensions continue to expose the vulnerability of Gulf energy routes. Al Jaber said the pipeline, intended to expand export capacity through Fujairah on the Gulf […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s push to build a crude export route outside the Strait of Hormuz has moved to the centre of Gulf energy security after ADNOC said its new West-East Pipeline is about halfway complete and on course to expand shipments through Fujairah by 2027. The project, being fast-tracked under the direction of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Emirates has completed the first reconfiguration of a two-class Airbus A380, turning one of its high-density aircraft into a three-class jet as the Dubai carrier accelerates a $5 billion cabin renewal programme across its long-haul fleet. The upgraded aircraft, registered A6-EUX, has entered service on the Dubai-Birmingham route as EK39/40, carrying 76 business class seats, 56 premium economy seats and 437 economy class […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai ARP Digital has joined the Fireblocks Network for Payments as its designated GCC corridor settlement partner, giving fintechs, payment service providers and financial institutions a regulated route into Gulf payment corridors through a single integration. The arrangement positions the Bahrain-licensed digital capital infrastructure platform as a settlement counterparty for Fireblocks’ global network, with live rails covering the UAE dirham, Bahraini dinar and other […]
Singapore’s central bank has revoked Bsquared Technology’s major payment institution licence after finding serious regulatory breaches, barring the local crypto liquidity provider from offering digital payment token services in the city-state. The Monetary Authority of Singapore said the revocation took effect on 14 May 2026, marking a firm enforcement step in one of Asia’s most closely watched digital-asset markets. Bsquared Technology Pte Ltd, also referred to as […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Antananarivo’s Bouka family has returned to Mount Everest for a second summit attempt, a year after abandoning its push within roughly 250 metres of the top because of congestion, oxygen pressure, frostbite concerns and worsening conditions high on the mountain. Led by entrepreneur Zouzar Bouka, with his sons Raïs and Raj-Alexandre, the expedition is seeking to raise the Malagasy flag on the world’s […]
Investors should be seeking advice on a possible US stock market correction as surging bond yields driven by the ongoing war in Iran pose a near-term risk to stock gains. Wall Street spent the past year treating artificial intelligence as a force powerful enough to overwhelm inflation, war, deficits and interest rates simultaneously. Markets rewarded that conviction spectacularly. Nvidia added more than $2tn in market value in […]
Washington moved closer to another military escalation with Tehran after President Donald Trump warned that the United States could resume strikes within days if Iran fails to accept terms for ending the war. Trump said he had called off a planned attack shortly before a final decision, presenting the delay as a narrow opening for diplomacy rather than a retreat from military pressure. “I hope we don’t […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Senior ministers, diplomats and business leaders from the UAE and India used a Dubai forum on Monday evening to sharpen a shared push for bilateral trade to reach $200 billion by 2032, building on the momentum generated by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The high-level gathering, hosted by the UAE India Business Council’s UAE chapter under the theme “Strength in Resilience”, brought together […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Fujairah has become the first completed passenger station on Etihad Rail’s national network, marking a significant step towards the phased start of UAE passenger train operations later this year. The station, located in Madinat Al Hilal, spans 51,900 square metres and places the east coast emirate at the centre of the opening stage linking Fujairah with Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Adhraa Al Mansoori, […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi schoolgirl Nakshatra Prem has built a free mobile app to help classmates manage fear, uncertainty and stress during emergency alerts, turning her own moment of panic into a student-led mental health tool. Nakshatra, a 12-year-old Grade 7 pupil at Abu Dhabi Indian School, developed the Android app “Al Amal – The Hope” after hearing emergency alerts for the first time amid […]
President Donald Trump has put a planned attack on Iran on hold after Gulf leaders urged Washington to allow negotiations more time, while warning that the US military remains ready for a “full, large scale assault” if no acceptable deal is reached. The decision marks a critical pause in a confrontation that has drawn the US, Iran, Israel and Gulf states into one of the most volatile […]
Greenlogue/AP Global building emissions rose again in 2024, underscoring how rapid urban expansion is outpacing efficiency gains and slowing the sector’s shift towards a net-zero pathway. Operational emissions from buildings increased 1 per cent to 9.9 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide last year, even as energy intensity improved across parts of the global building stock. The latest Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2025-2026, released on 19 […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai ADNOC Distribution and Americana Restaurants International PLC have agreed to open up to 200 quick-service restaurants across fuel and mobility sites in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, deepening a push to turn service stations into broader dining, retail and convenience destinations. The strategic partnership announced on Tuesday will bring brands from Americana Restaurants’ portfolio into ADNOC Distribution locations, including standard service stations […]
Washington regulators are preparing a major shift in digital-asset oversight that could allow tokenised versions of stocks to trade on crypto platforms, opening a new front in the contest between blockchain firms and traditional exchanges. The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to unveil an “innovation exemption” during the week of 18 May, giving selected market participants limited relief from existing securities rules while they […]
AI Financial has warned that it may not remain viable over the next year after a steep fall in the value of its World Liberty Financial token holdings exposed the fragility of a balance sheet built around a volatile crypto treasury. The Nasdaq-listed company, formerly known as ALT5 Sigma, disclosed that it held 7,283,585,650 WLFI tokens at the end of its first quarter, carrying them at a […]
Cardano’s payments push is moving into Japan through a partnership linking EMURGO, SecondFi and Slash Vision Labs, in a move designed to bring stablecoin spending into one of Asia’s most sophisticated cashless markets. EMURGO, a co-founding entity of the Cardano blockchain, has tied its consumer finance strategy to Slash Vision Labs’ payments infrastructure to make the Cardano Card available to users in Japan through the SecondFi app. […]
Arabian Gulf Automobiles and Equipment has launched Deepal, Changan’s new energy vehicle brand, in Oman, bringing three range-extended electric SUVs to a market preparing for wider adoption of cleaner transport. The Muscat launch introduced the Deepal S05, S07 and G318, positioning the brand in a fast-growing segment between conventional petrol vehicles and fully battery-powered electric models. The line-up uses range-extended electric vehicle technology, allowing daily electric driving […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Pixel Watch owners are reporting another Fitbit-linked software problem, with sleep statistics disappearing from the watch even as the same data remains visible in the phone app. The issue appears to affect the on-watch sleep tile rather than the underlying tracking system. Users say their devices show the message “No recent data. Wear your watch to sleep” after a full night of use, […]
Held under the theme “Run · Build · Protect: Driving the Future with the Power of AI,” the forum showcased how enterprises across Asia Pacific are rethinking traditional infrastructure strategies and adopting integrated cloud platforms designed to simplify operations, strengthen security, and support long-term AI-driven growth.
A major focus throughout the event was the growing market demand for VMware alternatives following industry-wide changes to licensing and infrastructure costs. Sessions explored how organizations are seeking more flexible, cost-efficient virtualization platforms that can support both traditional enterprise workloads and future AI-driven operations. Discussions also highlighted SCMT (Sangfor Cloud Management Tool), designed to support seamless VMware migration to Sangfor Cloud.
During the forum, Sangfor showcased its integrated cloud infrastructure platform, combining compute, storage, networking, organization , and built-in cybersecurity into a unified architecture designed to reduce operational complexity and simplify migration from legacy virtualization environments.
The event also highlighted Sangfor’s AI-ready infrastructure capabilities, including support for virtual machines, containers, AI workloads, and integrated storage management through a single platform.
Keith Lee, Cloud Business Director, Sangfor Technologies, said: “Across the region, organizations are reassessing legacy virtualization strategies and looking for platforms that can provide greater flexibility, operational simplicity, and long-term scalability. Businesses today need infrastructure that combines cloud, security, AI readiness, operational efficiency and friendly licensing policies within a single platform. This is driving growing interest in next-generation VMware alternatives that can support both current enterprise requirements and future AI-driven growth.”
Lee added that Sangfor continues to expand investment across Southeast Asia, with Thailand identified as one of the company’s fastest-growing markets in the region.
The forum also featured discussions around infrastructure resilience, cloud-native applications, Zero Trust security strategies, and AI-powered operations, alongside customer case studies and live demonstrations showcasing enterprise transformation initiatives across both public and private sectors.
Sarayut Siragulthiraphong, Presales Consultant, Sangfor Thailand, added: “Successful AI adoption requires more than just AI applications themselves. Organizations also need infrastructure that is secure, scalable, and capable of supporting evolving workloads.”
Sangfor was joined by partners including Cohesity, Veeam, Sundray, IT Green, VR Comm, VST ECS, and TechHub, highlighting a collaborative ecosystem supporting enterprise transformation across Asia Pacific.
Sangfor will continue the Executive Forum series across key markets in the region, with upcoming events planned:
For more information, please visit https://www.sangfor.com
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Sangfor Technologies is a global provider of cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions, headquartered in Shenzhen (China). Founded in 2000, the company serves over 100,000 customers worldwide across 22+ countries and regions. Sangfor delivers AI-enabled cloud infrastructure that integrates compute, storage, network and built-in security into a unified platform, helping organizations simplify digital and AI transformation.
With a strong focus on innovation and customer success, Sangfor is also recognized as a proven VMware alternative, offering enterprise-grade solutions for infrastructure modernization, migration, and operational efficiency.
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https://www.sangfor.com
Tehran has moved to turn the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a new insurance and payments channel, with an Iran-linked platform branded Hormuz Safe offering maritime cargo cover tied to cryptocurrency settlement for vessels using the strategic waterway. The initiative targets shipowners, charterers and cargo interests facing sharply higher war-risk costs, disrupted routing and mounting legal uncertainty across a corridor that remains central to global energy trade. […]
By Nantoo Banerjee India’s continuous hesitancy to curb the retail oil consumption pattern despite a worldwide surge in fuel prices is inexplicable, if not unacceptable. The government, the biggest benefactor of large domestic fuel use by way of imposition of levies close to 50 percent of the retail oil prices, is not prepared to ration […]
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Bupa Hong Kong today announced the launch of Bupa Care Bridge Health Insurance Scheme, a new medical insurance solution designed to support Hong Kong residents whose lives increasingly span Hong Kong and Mainland China, and who are seeking affordable, practical health protection that covers both major medical events and everyday healthcare needs.
Cross‑border healthcare has become a growing reality for many Hong Kong people. In 2024 alone, Hong Kong residents made approximately 700,000 medical visits in Shenzhen, reflecting rising familiarity with receiving medical services across the border for efficiency, convenience and follow‑up care. At the same time, most continue to rely on Hong Kong for routine outpatient consultations, ongoing care and long‑term health management.
Bupa Care Bridge is designed around this reality. The scheme provides inpatient coverage across Hong Kong and Mainland China, while anchoring outpatient and preventive care in Hong Kong, where everyday healthcare is most frequently accessed. Designed with affordability in mind, the scheme offers two plan levels and flexible deductible options that allow customers to balance premium levels with the degree of protection they need, making the plan relevant to young adults, cross‑border professionals and retirees, including those managing healthcare costs over the long term.
Rather than positioning outpatient care as an optional add-on, Bupa Care Bridge embeds outpatient services within the medical plan itself, helping customers manage everyday healthcare costs more predictably while maintaining comprehensive inpatient protection.
Key features of Bupa Care Bridge include:
The scheme also supports preventive care, offering access to health check‑ups to encourage early detection and ongoing health monitoring, helping customers take a more proactive approach to managing their health rather than reacting only when serious illness occurs.
By combining affordable everyday outpatient care in Hong Kong with cashless inpatient protection across borders, Bupa Care Bridge supports both short‑term healthcare needs and longer‑term health planning in a more connected region.
Bupa Care Bridge Health Insurance Scheme is now available for enrolment. For more information, please visit www.bupa.com.hk/en/care-bridge.
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Established in 1947, Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 68 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. Bupa has businesses around the world, principally in Australia, the UK, Spain, Poland, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, India, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico and New Zealand. We also have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia.
Bupa has been a health insurance specialist in Hong Kong since 1976, offering one-stop solutions across domestic and international health insurance, and healthcare services. Our comprehensive medical insurance schemes are tailored to meet individual needs, and we provide health solutions for companies of all sizes. We also have a team of registered nurses, health management professionals, and doctors who provide various expert healthcare support.
Our healthcare provision arm, Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS), became part of Bupa in October 2013. QHMS offers Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diagnostics & Imaging, Physiotherapy, Mental Health and Wellness services via a network of over 1,650 provider service points in Hong Kong.
For more information, visit www.bupa.com.hk/en/.
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Standard Chartered is moving to bring Zodia Custody’s crypto custody business inside its own digital-asset operations, marking a sharper push by the London-headquartered bank to capture institutional demand for regulated storage of tokens and blockchain-based financial assets. The planned acquisition would fold key custody activities of Zodia Custody Ltd., a majority-owned subsidiary, into Standard Chartered’s corporate and investment banking division, where the bank […]
