Japan will restore Dubai crude as the benchmark for calculating petrol price subsidies from June 4, reversing a temporary shift to Brent after Middle East turmoil distorted the price of the crude grade most closely linked to the country’s oil imports. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said the change would improve the accuracy of subsidy calculations as Dubai crude prices had stabilised and the spread […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Gas engine maker Innio is seeking a valuation of up to $20.25 billion in a New York listing, placing the Munich-based company at the centre of investor demand for businesses tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centre power. AI Alpine, Innio’s principal shareholder and an entity co-owned by funds managed by Advent International and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, plans to sell […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Washington carried out defensive strikes against Iranian drone operations near the Strait of Hormuz after what it described as imminent threats to American forces and commercial shipping, deepening strain around one of the world’s most important oil transit routes while both sides claim they remain committed to a ceasefire. US forces shot down four one-way attack drones and struck a ground control station […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Deloitte has expanded its alliance with Netskope to deliver managed Secure Access Service Edge services across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, targeting large enterprises reshaping networks for cloud workloads, hybrid work and AI adoption. The offering brings together Deloitte’s cyber operations, advisory and managed security capabilities with Netskope’s cloud security platform, giving clients a single service model for network transformation, access control, […]
UAE residents can expect generally fair skies on Thursday as temperatures climb across much of the country, with low clouds forming over the eastern coast during the morning and humidity returning overnight into Friday. The National Centre of Meteorology’s outlook points to a stable early-summer pattern, shaped by weak surface pressure systems and an upper-air high-pressure extension. The combination is expected to keep conditions largely dry and […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai MarsLab Pte Ltd has introduced a Singapore-based roadmap for AI inference infrastructure, positioning the company around enterprise and edge deployment at a time when organisations are shifting from model experimentation to production-scale artificial intelligence systems. The roadmap, announced on 28 May, centres on what MarsLab describes as a system-first approach to inference, the stage at which trained AI models generate outputs in live […]
Jazeera Airways has launched a limited Eid and summer fare campaign, offering one-way tickets from KD15, or about $48.75, as Kuwait’s low-cost carrier moves to capture holiday demand across leisure, family and business routes. Bookings under the Special Eid and beyond sale are open until 31 May 2026, with travel valid from 27 May to 30 September 2026. The campaign covers selected destinations on the airline’s network […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Qatar’s Ministry of Transport has automated 14 additional maritime transportation services, expanding online access for vessel operators, shipping companies and seafarers as Doha pushes ahead with a wider programme to digitise public services and strengthen its logistics base. The newly automated services are now available through the ministry’s official website and cover two main areas: large-vessel transactions and seafarers’ affairs. Ten services relate […]
Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s office and retail property markets remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, as tight supply, steady occupier demand and flexible leasing strategies helped prime assets withstand regional uncertainty and softer tourism-linked spending. JLL’s Real Estate Market Dynamics report showed that office rents across both emirates continued to rise at double-digit annual rates, led by constrained availability in prime districts and a sustained […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Washington is pressing ahead with claims of progress toward a peace deal with Tehran, even as fresh US strikes on targets in southern Iran and renewed uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz exposed the fragility of efforts to end a war approaching its third month. The latest flare-up came after US forces struck what they described as missile launch sites and mine-laying boats, […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai United Nations Security Council members have unanimously condemned a drone strike on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region, warning that any attack on a civilian nuclear facility carries grave risks for human life, critical infrastructure and the environment. The 15-member council said the strike on an electricity generator outside the plant’s inner perimeter amounted to “a flagrant violation […]
A record 142,000 millionaires are expected to relocate internationally this year alone — and most investors still do not fully understand what this means for markets. The movement of globally mobile wealth is rapidly becoming one of the defining investment forces of the decade. Capital is shifting across borders faster, more strategically and in greater volumes than at any point in modern financial history. I sincerely believe […]
Dubai has opened the Dubai Esports & Games Festival 2026 with a stronger emphasis on gaming as a career pathway, placing digital skills, education and competitive play at the centre of a citywide programme running from May 22 to June 7. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the festival is being positioned as more than an entertainment […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai ROSHN Group has signed a new agreement with Tatweer Buildings Company to design, build and supervise a public educational facility at WAREFA, its integrated residential community in East Riyadh, strengthening the role of schools as core infrastructure in Saudi Arabia’s expanding master-planned neighbourhoods. The agreement places Tatweer Buildings Company in charge of managing and executing the project through all phases, while ROSHN will […]
Dubai’s Eid Al Adha retail season is set to open with a wider-than-usual edition of the 3 Day Super Sale, offering discounts of up to 90 per cent across malls, shopping districts and participating outlets from 27 to 31 May. The campaign, organised under Dubai’s annual retail calendar, has been extended to five days despite retaining its familiar 3 Day Super Sale branding. The timing places the […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Etihad Rail has unveiled the official uniforms for its passenger-facing teams, offering the clearest sign yet that preparations for the UAE’s first national passenger rail service are moving into their final operational phase. The new look, built around a contemporary grey palette with bold red accents, will be worn by onboard hosts, station staff and other customer-facing employees across the passenger network. The […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Sennheiser has unveiled the Momentum 5 Wireless, its next flagship over-ear headphone, positioning the model as a direct challenge to Sony, Bose and Apple in the premium noise-cancelling audio market. The headphones, announced on 25 May 2026 and set to go on sale in the United States from 16 June at $399.99, bring stronger active noise cancellation, Dolby Atmos support with head tracking, […]
Dubai entrepreneur Krishna Raji has been featured in the 100 Middle East Womenpreneurs initiative, placing the founder and managing director of Social Krowd among women-led businesses gaining attention for their role in shaping the region’s enterprise landscape. The recognition highlights Social Krowd, a Dubai-based digital marketing and content creation agency focused on brand storytelling, social media management, content production, branding and creative campaign execution. The agency works […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE office rents rose at double-digit rates in the first quarter of 2026 as limited prime supply, resilient tenant demand and stronger renewal activity kept pressure on occupiers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, even as new leasing decisions became more cautious amid regional uncertainty. Abu Dhabi’s prime office rents increased 11.7 per cent year on year, while Grade A and Grade B spaces […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Fragile ceasefire efforts in Doha are facing a sharper test after United States forces struck military targets in southern Iran and Israel signalled expanded operations against Hizbollah in Lebanon, injecting fresh uncertainty into negotiations aimed at ending a wider West Asia conflict. US forces hit Iranian missile launch sites and boats suspected of laying mines near the Strait of Hormuz, describing the action […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ras Al Khaimah’s push to build a deeper corporate real estate market has gained momentum after major structural works were completed at RAK Central Square, the emirate’s first luxury Grade A office complex, keeping the project on track for a planned opening in the fourth quarter of 2027. The five-building development will provide 2.27 million sq ft of high-quality workspace, with large, efficient […]
Mohammad Yahya’s PFL MENA debut ended in frustration at Coca-Cola Arena as Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi edged the Dubai-based fighter by split decision in the featherweight tournament headliner, while 18-year-old Zamzam Al Hammadi gave the home crowd a lift with a unanimous decision victory in her women’s strawweight amateur showcase. The mixed results at PFL MENA 9: Pride of Arabia on Sunday night underlined both the opportunity and […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi National Oil Co is moving oil, gas and refined fuel cargoes out of the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz using ships linked to its own logistics network, keeping a limited export channel open while one of the world’s most important energy corridors remains under severe strain. Ship-tracking data indicates that vessels associated with ADNOC Logistics & Services have crossed or […]
Dubai Police have warned that selling or promoting counterfeit products through social media and digital marketplaces is a criminal offence, intensifying scrutiny of online accounts that use advertising, influencer posts and informal e-commerce channels to move fake goods across the UAE. The warning, issued through the Anti-Economic Crimes Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, targets commercial account owners, advertisers and young social media users who […]
