Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The Central Bank of the UAE has ordered a special and urgent examination of Banque Misr’s branches in the country after US authorities identified the lender’s UAE operations as a primary money laundering concern and proposed cutting their access to the US financial system. The regulator said the examination would include a forensic, in-depth lookback covering the period cited by US authorities, with […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi is strengthening international partnerships on water and energy resilience as it seeks to translate its integrated resource-management model into practical cooperation with governments, regulators, researchers and technology companies worldwide. The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy used World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm to present the emirate’s approach to protecting water supplies, improving energy efficiency and building infrastructure capable of maintaining essential […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The UAE has granted Starlink Satellite Communications a 10-year licence to establish and operate a public satellite communications network, strengthening the country’s push to integrate space-based connectivity with its advanced terrestrial telecom infrastructure. The General Space Services Licence issued by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority authorises Starlink to operate and manage its satellite network and provide broadband satellite internet services across […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai US allies believe mines remain in the Strait of Hormuz despite President Donald Trump’s declaration that American forces have cleared the strategic waterway, exposing a widening difference over the security of one of the world’s most important energy corridors. Allied assessments indicate that US forces have removed or destroyed some Iranian mines in international waters but have probably not eliminated the entire threat. […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai WETEX 2026 will give greater prominence to advanced water technologies as Dubai seeks to strengthen water security, expand efficient desalination and accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in utility networks. The 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition, organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, will run from 20 to 22 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The exhibition is being held […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s Museum of the Future will close temporarily from September 1 as it begins its most extensive transformation since opening, replacing its main exhibitions with a new generation of immersive experiences scheduled to debut in early 2027. The landmark attraction has urged visitors to see its existing exhibitions before the end of August, bringing forward an earlier indication that the current visitor experience […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Aramco has signed agreements with French companies carrying a potential combined value of more than $3.7 billion, expanding cooperation in drilling equipment, specialised oilfield products and industrial artificial intelligence. The agreements were announced during a Saudi-French investment roundtable in Paris on Monday, August 24, attended by Aramco president and chief executive Amin H. Nasser. They form part of a broader push by […]
Arjavi Indraneesh Iraq’s proposal for a joint security council bringing Saudi Arabia and Iran into a formal mechanism is more than another attempt at regional mediation. It reflects Baghdad’s growing conviction that diplomatic contact between the two powers, while valuable, is no longer sufficient to prevent security crises from spilling across borders. National Security Adviser […]
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig has instructed agency staff to prepare a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency markets that could be advanced if Congress fails to enact the Clarity Act, signalling that the regulator will not allow the legislative impasse to leave digital assets without clearer rules. Selig outlined the approach on Thursday as the CFTC convened the inaugural meeting of its Innovation Advisory Committee […]
CoinShares has expanded the mandate of its WGMI exchange-traded fund beyond bitcoin mining, giving investors exposure to artificial intelligence data centres, power infrastructure and high-performance computing as miners increasingly reposition their energy-heavy businesses around AI. The Nasdaq-listed fund was renamed the CoinShares Bitcoin Mining and Digital Power ETF on August 18, replacing its former CoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF identity while retaining the WGMI ticker. The change substantially […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Galva Hub Metal Coating is moving towards commissioning one of the UAE’s biggest hot-dip galvanising facilities after receiving 825 tonnes of zinc at its plant within Metal Park in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi. The zinc delivery represents a key step before the large galvanising kettle can enter commercial operation. The metal will be melted inside the facility’s main processing bath, allowing Galva […]
In a rapidly changing business environment where clients increasingly want, quick convenience, expertise, and reliability under one roof, Bin Turki Group has come up as a growing Emirati enterprise with plans that reach way beyond the old school business models. The company was founded in 2025 by entrepreneur Hamdan Bin Turki Al Mehairi, and from the start the idea was pretty clear yet flexible: to build an […]
For many Arab students in Israel, the idea of pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD abroad can seem distant long before the application process even begins. Choosing the right academic path, meeting international academic standards, working confidently in English, preparing research interests and understanding unfamiliar university systems can all become significant barriers. For Dr. Rohan Nasser Obied, founder of IZIENG – The International Studying Center, the challenge […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia will host more than 2,200 participants from 100 countries in Riyadh for the 21st IDRA World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse, placing water security, desalination technology and reuse at the centre of an international policy and investment gathering. The congress, scheduled for November 1-5, will be held in Saudi Arabia for the first time and hosted by the Saudi Water […]
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has stopped using a closely watched public cryptocurrency wallet after ordinary token-cleaning transactions triggered heavy speculation, sharp meme-coin price swings and opportunistic trading. Zhao said the wallet had become overwhelmed by unsolicited meme coins sent by token creators and traders, making it difficult even to locate his BNB holdings while he was testing Trust Wallet. Attempts to remove unwanted tokens by sending […]
Dubai has developed into one of the Middle East’s most prominent destinations for luxury retail, hospitality and international lifestyle trends. Alongside high-end fashion, fine dining and premium hospitality, cigars have also maintained a visible presence within the city’s broader luxury market. The cigar segment in the UAE is influenced by the country’s international population, tourism industry and established luxury retail environment. Dubai’s position as a global commercial […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai IntrospeXion is expanding psychological support for workers in demanding UAE operating environments, deepening its engagement with offshore and onshore teams as companies place greater emphasis on mental wellbeing, resilience and human performance. The specialist workplace mental health consultancy has been working with Blu Subsea Diving Services, a Dubai-headquartered subsea services company, providing support to employees exposed to the pressures associated with offshore, marine […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Specialist salvage vessels, aircraft and pollution-control equipment are being deployed off Oman as crews race to contain a widening Russian crude oil spill that has reached the country’s mainland coast and threatens one of the Arabian Sea’s most sensitive marine ecosystems. The operation centres on the Caroline Bezengi, a 247-metre oil tanker that ran aground near Qabiliyah Island after suffering damage linked to […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has opened official live market data to conversational artificial intelligence platforms, allowing investors and institutions to interrogate exchange information through tools including ChatGPT and Claude using ordinary language. The initiative makes ADX the first exchange in the Middle East and North Africa to provide such access through a governed Model Context Protocol, or MCP, server. The system connects compatible […]
The global race to develop new medicines is entering a new phase, and the UAE is positioning itself as one of the regions investing heavily in that transformation. Biotechnology companies, artificial intelligence researchers, healthcare providers, and government institutions are increasingly working together to accelerate drug discovery, improve clinical research, and reduce the time it takes for promising treatments to reach patients. For decades, medicine development has been […]
Zerohash is preparing to submit a narrower application for a US national trust bank charter after regulators returned its first filing without reaching a decision, creating a regulatory setback for the digital-asset infrastructure provider that powers cryptocurrency trading for Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade platform. The Chicago-based company expects to refile with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency by the end of August, restructuring its proposal around […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Kuwait has foiled an alleged ISIS-linked plot to attack a vital facility using a specially built drone and explosives, arresting a citizen before the planned operation could be carried out. The Interior Ministry said the State Security Service uncovered the plan after intensive monitoring and surveillance. Investigators found that the suspect had received training in manufacturing explosives and drones and had constructed a […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia has emerged among the world’s 10 leading destinations for private artificial intelligence investment, strengthening its position in a global race to secure capital, computing capacity and specialised talent. The World Development Report 2026, The Promise of Artificial Intelligence, places the Kingdom among a relatively small group of economies attracting substantial private investment into AI. The assessment comes as Riyadh directs more […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Bangladesh Railway has received the first rake of 19 customised Linke Hofmann Busch broad-gauge passenger coaches manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, advancing a 200-coach procurement programme aimed at modernising its passenger fleet. The rake rolled out on August 12 with three air-conditioned sleeper coaches, three air-conditioned chair cars, 11 non-air-conditioned chair cars and two power cars. The coaches have been […]
