Abu Dhabi’s cultural calendar for 2026 is being redrawn, with Abu Dhabi Festival now set to begin its main programme in October under a revised line-up that still includes Croatian cellist Hauser and Tunisian oud virtuoso Dhafer Youssef, while other large-scale music events in the emirate have also been pushed back amid regional disruption to travel and live entertainment logistics. The changes place several of the capital’s […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Iran’s downing of a US F-15E Strike Eagle and the loss of another American combat aircraft in the Gulf theatre have pushed Washington’s war with Tehran into a more dangerous phase, exposing the risks of a campaign that has already rattled oil markets and widened instability across the Middle East. US officials said one member of the F-15E crew was rescued while another […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai authorities said on Saturday that no fire or injuries were reported after debris from an aerial interception struck the façade of a building in the Marina district, an incident that briefly pushed one of the emirate’s best-known residential and leisure zones into the expanding shadow of regional conflict. The update came through the Dubai Media Office, which said emergency teams responded after […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has rolled out a Dhs1 billion economic incentives package aimed at easing pressure on businesses and households, with the measures taking effect from April 1 for a period of three to six months as the emirate seeks to cushion the fallout from regional instability and protect economic momentum. The package, approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in his […]
Staycations across the Northern Emirates and quieter destinations beyond Dubai and Abu Dhabi are gaining momentum as UAE residents rethink holiday plans amid flight disruption and wider uncertainty linked to the Iran war. Hotels in Umm Al Quwain, Hatta, Al Ain and parts of Fujairah have reported firmer domestic demand, with some properties saying residents are choosing short road trips over overseas travel during the Eid period […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia has launched the pilot phase of “Ahlan”, a new mobile application designed to serve as a single digital identity for supporters attending football tournaments hosted by the Kingdom, as organisers step up preparations for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027. The platform is intended to bring together trip planning, ticketing, transport and stadium access in one system, with the first […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE equities ended Friday on a divided note as investors weighed the prospect of a wider Middle East conflict after U. S. President Donald Trump signalled that Washington could intensify attacks on Iranian infrastructure, a message that added to concern over energy supplies, shipping routes and regional risk appetite. Dubai’s main index fell, while Abu Dhabi’s benchmark edged higher, reflecting a market torn […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Patients in the UAE are set to gain access from May to a new once-daily obesity treatment in tablet form after the Emirates Drug Establishment approved Eli Lilly’s Foundayo, known chemically as orforglipron, marking what officials described as the second national registration for the medicine and widening treatment choices beyond injections. The decision places the UAE among the earliest markets to back a […]
Dubai Municipality has unveiled a Dh150 million plan to install electric-vehicle supercharging facilities across 600 public parking spaces at parks, beaches and recreational sites, in a move aimed at widening access to charging beyond roadsides, malls and fuel stations. The scheme, announced on Friday, is being rolled out with Emarat EV Charging Stations Company, known as UAEV, and its first phase will bring 75 supercharging stations serving […]
Iran struck Gulf energy infrastructure again overnight into Friday, setting fire to Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi refinery and damaging a power and water desalination plant, as US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could escalate by targeting more of Iran’s infrastructure if Tehran did not yield. The attacks sharpened fears that a conflict already disrupting shipping and fuel markets is moving deeper into the economic core of the […]
Oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said the United States would step up attacks on Iran over the coming weeks, stoking fears that disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz could last longer and tighten supplies of crude and refined fuels across global markets. West Texas Intermediate settled at $111.54 a barrel after surging more than 11%, while Brent closed near $109.03, extending […]
As part of his partnership with 1win, Steveson will have the opportunity to work more closely with his mentor, UFC legend and fellow 1win global ambassador Jon Jones. Jones has already started sharing his experience and holding personal training sessions with the wrestler, and he is also expected to accompany him to key fights. The first joint photos of Steveson and Jones were published on the Telegram channel of the 1win owner.
Gable will also participate in 1win’s online and offline projects, marketing activations, and partner launches on social media. The 1win brand is also expected to be present at public events involving the athlete. Special emphasis will be placed on audience engagement on social media: posts, stories, short videos, and other formats for interacting with fans.
In February 2026, Gable Steveson defeated Hugo Lezama in a Mexico Fight League bout, finishing the fight by technical knockout in the first round. The win marked his third consecutive victory. His next fight is now confirmed for May 30 at Real American Freestyle (RAF09), which will be exclusively streamed on Fox Nation.
The agreement with Gable Steveson continues 1win’s strategy of partnering with high-profile and media-friendly world-class athletes. In particular, at the end of 2025, the company signed a partnership agreement with MMA champion Jon Jones. That same year, 1win also worked with Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez.
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Founded in 2016, 1win is a crypto platform in the global gaming industry. Operating across Asia, Latin America, and Africa, 1win offers a wide range of services adapted to regional audiences. In 2024, 1win partnered with actor Johnny Sins as its brand ambassador. In 2025, MMA legend Jon Jones joined 1win as its global ambassador. American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist Gable Steveson stepped into the 1win global ambassador team earlier this year.
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Kingdom Holding Company has agreed to buy Prince Alwaleed bin Talal AlSaud’s stake in Breakthrough Energy Ventures for 255 million riyals, or about $68 million, in a deal that pushes the Riyadh-listed investment firm further into climate-focused venture capital while underlining the growing role of Gulf capital in technology bets beyond conventional energy. The company disclosed the transaction on 2 April and said […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Banks across the Gulf are on course to set aside sharply higher sums for bad loans over the next two years, as investors and analysts weigh the knock-on effects of prolonged regional conflict, softer property sentiment and the possibility that stress in real estate could begin feeding through to bank balance sheets. Estimates compiled by Visible Alpha, part of S&P Global Market […]
Dubai has moved to shore up business confidence with a fresh set of fee deferrals and administrative easings under a wider AED1 billion support package, as the emirate seeks to protect cash flow, sustain hiring and cushion sectors exposed to regional disruption. The measures, announced this week and effective from 1 April, cover hotels, holiday homes and businesses across the wider economy for periods of three to […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A three-way alliance between the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group and the International Energy Agency has opened a new front in the battle against the widening energy and economic turmoil linked to the war in the Middle East, with the institutions agreeing to form a coordination group to help governments manage price shocks, funding strains and supply disruptions. The move, announced […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai du Pay and GCash have moved to tighten the UAE-Philippines remittance corridor with a partnership aimed at giving Filipinos in the Emirates faster transfers, broader digital utility and fresh promotional offers in one of the region’s most active migrant payment markets. The tie-up, announced on April 2, is designed to let money sent through du Pay land in GCash wallets within minutes, […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai lender Emirates NBD has won approval from the Reserve Bank of India to acquire up to 74 per cent of Mumbai-based RBL Bank, a decision that moves one of the largest cross-border banking deals in the country closer to completion and could reshape the private lender’s ownership, governance and market position. The approval, disclosed on April 2, allows Emirates NBD to […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Majid Al Futtaim has launched Ma’an, a new initiative with Dubai SME that opens parts of its retail, leisure and digital network to homegrown businesses across the UAE, giving selected small enterprises free access to high-footfall venues including Mall of the Emirates, THAT Concept Store, VOX Cinemas, Carrefour and the group’s SHARE loyalty ecosystem. The programme was announced on 1-2 April and positions […]
Real estate developers across the UAE are sticking to original construction and launch schedules despite a regional war that has lifted energy and materials costs, with industry participants signalling that any easing in prices and transaction volumes is more likely to be temporary than structural while the conflict runs on. Market activity has slowed in parts of the sector, but there has been no broad retreat from […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s off-plan apartment market has continued to draw buyers despite geopolitical turbulence, with sales in March reaching AED 17.5 billion, or about $4.8 billion, and transaction volumes climbing to 7,983 deals, according to an analysis of Dubai Land Department data. The figures suggest that investor appetite in the emirate’s residential market has so far remained intact even as regional conflict has unsettled broader […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Oil prices leapt on Thursday after President Donald Trump said the United States would keep striking Iran for at least the next two to three weeks, dashing hopes that Washington was preparing to scale back military action and easing concerns in energy markets only briefly. Brent crude rose above $108 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate climbed past $106 in early trade, reversing […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s transport authority and the Ministry of Family have moved to place mobility at the centre of family policy, signing a strategic partnership that will reshape parts of the emirate’s transport system, public amenities and urban spaces under the UAE’s “Family First” programme. The agreement, announced in Dubai on 2 April, is designed to make everyday travel easier for families while aligning transport […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The United Arab Emirates, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, took part in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers on 1 April, with the meeting held by videoconference and attended by interior ministers and senior security officials from across the Arab world. The session brought together representatives of […]
