XRP is back at the centre of market attention as Ripple’s chief executive takes on an advisory role in Washington, fuelling speculation that a clearer regulatory path for digital assets could reshape the token’s prospects even as exchange-traded products tracking it post their first net outflows in weeks. The digital token, closely associated with Ripple Labs, has seen volatile trading through February, hovering below its late-2024 highs […]
Truth Social Funds, the investment arm linked to Trump Media & Technology Group, has filed registration statements with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission for two exchange-traded funds focused on major cryptocurrency assets. The proposed products, if approved, would give investors exposure to Bitcoin and Ether in one fund and to Cronos in a second fund that also seeks to generate yield through network staking rewards. […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Child Digital Safety Council has held its first meeting, marking the start of a coordinated national drive to protect children online while supporting their cognitive and social development in an increasingly connected environment. Officials said the council will serve as a central platform to align regulatory oversight, policy design and public awareness campaigns under a single framework. The inaugural session brought together representatives […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai United Arab Emirates authorities have formalised agreements to begin the fourth phase of a sweeping national airspace restructuring programme, a move designed to strengthen capacity, improve safety and support projected growth in passenger and cargo traffic across the federation’s airports. The General Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that the latest phase will refine route structures, optimise sectorisation and deploy advanced air traffic management technologies […]
YZi Labs is carving out a niche in venture capital by backing ideas that remain largely theoretical, wagering on founders who are attempting to build products and platforms that do not yet exist. Speaking about the firm’s strategy, managing partner Ella Zhang says YZi Labs is guided less by market cycles and more by what she calls “first principles thinking” — a focus on fundamental technological shifts […]
ETHZilla has launched a tokenised aviation product that allows accredited investors to gain exposure to commercial jet engines with a minimum outlay of $100, marking a new attempt to bring fractional ownership to a traditionally capital-intensive corner of the aircraft leasing market. The digital asset, named Eurus Aero Token I, represents an interest in lease income generated by two in-service commercial jet engines. According to the company, […]
Amsterdam is set to host one of Europe’s most closely watched digital asset gatherings as Dutch Blockchain Week 2026 returns from 22 to 28 June, with organisers signalling a broader international footprint and stronger corporate backing than previous editions. Event coordinators say leading exchanges, fintech firms, venture capital funds and regulatory specialists have confirmed participation, underscoring the Netherlands’ growing role as a gateway for blockchain innovation within […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Doha’s flagship agriculture exhibition has drawn more than 300 exhibitors this year, with Nasser Bin Khaled Heavy Equipment unveiling a broad portfolio of advanced machinery aimed at boosting farm productivity and landscaping efficiency across arid environments. Staged at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, AgriteQ 2026 has cemented its position as one of the Gulf’s most prominent agricultural platforms, bringing together manufacturers, distributors […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Institutional investors across the Middle East are signalling a deeper commitment to private markets as portfolio diversification and income stability rise to the top of allocation priorities, according to industry data and market participants tracking capital flows in the region. A broad base of investors is already exposed to private assets, with close to nine in 10 holding positions in private markets. More […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Heroiks, a Paris-founded growth strategy and media activation consultancy, has established its first Middle East operation with a new office in Dubai Media City, aiming to strengthen its international footprint amid evolving marketing dynamics. The firm said the Dubai hub will serve as a strategic base to support local and international advertisers with data-driven growth strategy, omnichannel activation and performance measurement solutions. The […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai PureHealth Holding delivered a solid set of full-year results for 2025, reporting net profit of AED2 billion and proposing a cash dividend of AED600 million, underscoring the scale and resilience of the Abu Dhabi-based healthcare group as it expands across services, geographies and clinical capabilities. The company said results for the year ended 31 December 2025 reflected steady demand across hospitals, clinics, diagnostics […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has rolled out direct access to its customer services through ChatGPT, positioning itself as the first government entity and the first utility globally to integrate end-to-end service delivery within a generative AI platform. The move allows customers to obtain information, complete routine requests and navigate account services through natural language prompts, bypassing traditional websites and call centres. The […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE’s floating hospital anchored off Al Arish on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast has admitted 10 additional patients evacuated from the Gaza Strip over the past three days, according to officials involved in the humanitarian operation. The patients, including children and adults, were transferred through coordinated medical corridors and assessed on arrival for injuries and complex health conditions linked to the prolonged conflict. Medical teams […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Jordan-based education technology company Alefredo has acquired United Kingdom tutoring firm Tutor House, marking its formal entry into the UK market and accelerating its push to build a hybrid learning platform spanning Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The deal brings Alefredo a network of more than 30,000 vetted tutors across multiple subjects and age groups, significantly expanding its reach beyond its home […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has launched a comprehensive study to guide the long-term redevelopment of Mussafah, signalling a renewed push to strengthen the district’s standing as a major industrial and investment hub while improving liveability for workers and surrounding communities. The Department of Municipalities and Transport said the first phase of the project will examine ways to revitalise Mussafah’s waterfront, with proposals centred on creating […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has added a new regulated player to its financial landscape with the formal launch of EmCoin, positioned as the country’s first onshore, Capital Market Authority-regulated multi-asset investment platform. The company says the platform allows investors to access crypto assets, foreign exchange, equities and other asset classes through a single, domestically licensed structure, marking a notable step in the UAE’s effort to […]
Bitcoin sank to around $81,000, erasing a significant portion of its gains and triggering fresh volatility across digital asset markets, as forced liquidations, global risk aversion and growing scrutiny of major exchanges combined to deepen losses. The decline unfolded amid heightened uncertainty in broader financial markets, with crypto assets once again moving in tandem with risk-sensitive equities and high-yield instruments. The sell-off accelerated as leveraged positions were […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Major refiners based in New Delhi have signalled that transitioning away from Russian crude will require an orderly wind-down period before imports can be fully halted, even as leaders from the United States and India have proclaimed a landmark trade agreement that hinges on this shift. Refineries say they are bound by previously booked cargoes set to load and arrive over the coming […]
