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Dubai has approved a development programme exceeding Dh2 billion alongside new population planning and digital government policies, as authorities seek to align economic expansion with infrastructure capacity and residents’ needs. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, chaired Tuesday’s Executive Council meeting at Emirates Towers, where the three initiatives were endorsed. The […]

Dubai’s flexible office market has substantial capacity for expansion, but a shortage of suitable buildings is preventing operators from fully meeting growing demand for furnished workplaces and shorter lease commitments. Flexible offices represent only 2.6 per cent of Dubai’s total office stock, according to Cushman & Wakefield Core’s UAE Trends in Flexible Office 2026 study, published on 22 October. The proportion is considerably lower than in several […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai-based ENOC Group has extended its aviation technical services agreement with Indonesia’s PT Pertamina Patra Niaga for another three years, maintaining cooperation on aircraft refuelling safety, fuel quality and operational standards at Indonesian aviation facilities. The renewed agreement, announced on Tuesday, covers annual inspections, technical guidance, operational assistance and specialised training. It builds on a three-year arrangement established in 2023 and a commercial […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, with Brent crude rising above $115 a barrel as uncertainty surrounding Israel’s parliamentary election and indications of possible renewed American military operations against Iran heightened concerns over Middle Eastern energy supplies. West Texas Intermediate traded near $101 a barrel, reversing part of its losses from the previous two sessions, as investors assessed the implications of Israel’s inconclusive election […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi renewable energy company Masdar has raised $600 million through its first blue bond, an AA-rated transaction described as the highest-rated publicly issued corporate blue bond worldwide. The five-year securities, rated AA- by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, were issued under Masdar’s $6 billion global medium-term note programme. Proceeds will finance or refinance eligible marine renewable energy projects under the company’s […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Global Islamic finance assets are projected to exceed $10.5 trillion by 2030, driven by expanding banking operations, record sukuk issuance and growing adoption across emerging markets, according to a new industry assessment. The 2026 Islamic Finance Development Report, released by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), estimates that industry assets reached $6.5 […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Apollo Global Management has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Capital, with the US investment group and other strategic investors expected to commit a combined $5 billion to its investment strategies. The agreement, announced on Monday, October 26, brings Apollo into the ownership structure of Mubadala Capital, the alternative asset management subsidiary of sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company. The […]

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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai-based DIP Holding Plc attracted sufficient investor orders to cover its initial public offering within minutes of opening on Tuesday, as the company sought to raise up to $543 million despite continuing regional uncertainty surrounding the Iran war. The offering, the United Arab Emirates’ first IPO of 2026, marks a significant test of investor confidence in Dubai’s equity market after geopolitical tensions disrupted […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Bahrain-based alternative investment manager Investcorp is joining Saudi investors in a consortium seeking a stake in a fire safety and equipment company, signalling continued private equity interest in the kingdom despite escalating Houthi attacks on strategic infrastructure. The proposed investment comes as Saudi Arabia faces mounting security pressures following attacks targeting energy facilities, airports and other installations. The transaction would provide an indication […]

Veeam Software is holding its VeeamON Tour Dubai conference on Tuesday, bringing together more than 400 technology executives, cybersecurity specialists and partners to examine the protection of corporate data used by artificial intelligence systems. The event, scheduled at Address Sky View, focuses on data security, recovery and governance as businesses increasingly deploy autonomous AI agents capable of accessing sensitive information and performing tasks across enterprise systems. Organisers […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Apple has introduced an OLED-equipped iPad mini with a larger, brighter display, a faster processor, enhanced connectivity and water resistance, marking a substantial redesign of its smallest and most portable tablet. The device, announced on Monday, features an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR screen, Apple’s A20 Pro chip and a thinner enclosure. Pre-orders open on October 28, with deliveries and retail availability scheduled for […]

New silver-coloured water installations are taking shape at Dubai Fountain in Downtown Dubai, with construction continuing beside Burj Lake while the attraction maintains its scheduled performances. Footage shared online shows tall, reflective structures with curved, petal-like forms rising above the water between Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. Streams descend from sections of the structures into the lake, creating a separate cascading effect alongside the fountain’s established choreographed […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Israelis vote on Tuesday in their first general election since the October 2023 Hamas-led attacks, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a closely fought challenge over his wartime leadership and the country’s political direction. The election follows four years marked by Israel’s worst security failure, the devastating war in Gaza and military campaigns against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran. Final opinion polls indicate […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi-based M42 research subsidiary IROS and 10XREVIV have announced a clinical study to test whether personalised nutrition can improve health outcomes for patients taking GLP-1 medicines for weight management. The planned research will compare 10XREVIV’s precision nutrition system combined with standard medical care against standard care alone, examining whether additional nutritional support makes a measurable difference during treatment. Insights Research Organisation and […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have closed beaches across three northern emirates following an offshore tanker oil spill, as emergency teams intensify containment operations and assess pollution affecting coastal waters. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed that its technical monitoring and environmental assessment system detected oil contamination reaching beaches in Umm Al Quwain. All beaches and coastal areas in the […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Alpha Dhabi Holding has agreed to commit $1 billion (Dh3.67 billion) to Alpha Wave III, extending the Abu Dhabi-listed investment group’s exposure to artificial intelligence and high-growth technology businesses worldwide. The agreement, announced on Monday, covers a global investment fund managed by Alpha Wave Global and remains subject to applicable approvals. Alpha Dhabi said the commitment would support diversification of its investment portfolio, […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Singapore and Saudi Arabia have agreed to pursue underground crude oil storage on Jurong Island from the second half of 2027, strengthening supply safeguards amid disruptions caused by the war involving Iran. The two governments announced the proposed arrangement on Monday as Saudi Aramco exchanged a memorandum of understanding with Singapore’s Energy Market Authority and industrial infrastructure agency JTC Corporation during Singapore International […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh reopened Terminals 1 and 2 on Sunday, October 25, assigning domestic services to the first and international flights operated by Saudi national carriers to the second after a suspension linked to Houthi attacks. The airport announced the arrangements on Saturday in a passenger advisory circulated through its social media channels. It urged travellers holding confirmed reservations to […]

Tourists leaving the UAE can now receive value added tax refunds within one business day under an artificial intelligence platform introduced by the Federal Tax Authority, reducing the previous waiting period of approximately nine days. The system, launched on October 20 in partnership with authorised refund operator Planet, is operating at Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah International Airport. It enables eligible […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabian property technology company Ghanem has secured an additional $1.5 million in pre-seed financing, lifting the size of its early-stage funding round to $8.6 million as it expands a digital platform for fractional ownership of income-generating real estate. The extension attracted property companies and strategic angel investors, the Riyadh-based business said, without identifying all participants in the new financing. Its previous $7.1 […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile heading towards Riyadh early on Saturday, while coalition forces also brought down a drone in the kingdom’s Eastern Region, military officials said. Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesman for the Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, announced the interceptions in separate statements. He attributed the missile launch to Yemen’s Houthi movement, which has intensified cross-border […]

By Emma McDermott ATT, Founder of Global Tax Consulting   Dubai’s lack of personal income tax is one of the main attractions for British professionals considering a move to the UAE. Combined with the employment opportunities, lifestyle and relative proximity to the UK, it is easy to understand why so many people are making the move. However, relocating to Dubai does not automatically mean that you stop […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Emaar Hospitality Group has confirmed the opening of Emaar South Golf Club in Dubai South, adding an 18-hole championship course to its leisure portfolio and expanding golfing facilities near Al Maktoum International Airport. The club welcomed its first players on 5 October and becomes the group’s fourth golf club. Designed by European Golf Design, the course measures 7,278 yards from the black tees, […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The United Arab Emirates and Greece announced 18 agreements and commercial partnerships worth €12.75 billion ($14.3 billion) on Thursday, alongside plans for another €15 billion of UAE investment in Greece. The announcements came at the UAE-Greece Strategic Forum in Athens, attended by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The package covers […]

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