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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank said on Monday that technical problems were disrupting access to parts of its digital banking platforms, affecting customers using its website and mobile application, as broader technology infrastructure challenges unfolded across the Gulf. The lender, one of the largest financial institutions in the United Arab Emirates, acknowledged service interruptions and said teams were working to restore full functionality. Customers reported difficulties logging into […]

  Trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market will pause on Monday and Tuesday after the Securities and Commodities Authority announced a temporary closure of the country’s capital markets amid heightened regional uncertainty. The regulator confirmed that activity across the UAE’s bourses will be suspended on 2 and 3 March 2026, adding that it is closely following developments in the region and will […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Amazon’s cloud operations in the United Arab Emirates were hit by power and connectivity failures after unidentified objects struck a data centre site, triggering a fire that forced authorities to cut electricity to parts of the facility and disrupting services across the region. Amazon Web Services, the cloud-computing arm of Amazon, said on its public status page that two clusters of data centres […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia’s state-owned energy behemoth Saudi Aramco shut down its massive Ras Tanura oil refinery on Monday after the facility was struck by drones amid a widening Middle East conflict that has drawn in regional powers and global markets. The refinery, one of the kingdom’s most critical energy assets with a processing capacity of about 550,000 barrels per day and a vital crude […]

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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Gold prices climbed to fresh highs this week, intensifying debate across financial markets after social media accounts claimed the metal had surged beyond $5,400 an ounce. Trading data from major exchanges, however, show bullion advancing strongly but remaining well below that level, underscoring the volatility and misinformation that often accompany sharp market moves. Spot gold has been hovering near record territory above the […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Major airports across the Gulf and wider Middle East continued to experience widespread flight cancellations and operational standstills as the airspace turmoil triggered by intensified military strikes on Iran extended into Monday. Key civil aviation hubs, including Dubai International, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International and Doha’s Hamad International, remained shut or under severe restrictions, disrupting global air traffic flows and stranding tens of thousands […]

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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The Asian Football Confederation has postponed a series of high-profile continental club fixtures in the West Region, including the coveted match between Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al Nassr and Emirati side Al Wasl that was due to be played in Dubai this week, as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt sporting calendars. The governing body announced that first-leg ties in the AFC […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index suffered a sharp sell-off at the open of trading on Sunday, with equities tumbling more than 4 per cent as geopolitical conflict tied to escalating tensions involving Iran and Western forces rattled investor confidence across the Gulf. Traders dumped risk assets within the first minutes of trading, driving the benchmark down to levels not seen in […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Customs has unveiled a Corporate Resilience Programme aimed at bolstering institutional preparedness, strengthening risk management frameworks and safeguarding long-term operational sustainability as the emirate deepens its role as a global trade hub. The initiative forms part of the authority’s broader strategy to future-proof customs operations against geopolitical shifts, supply chain disruptions and rapid technological change. Officials said the programme will integrate resilience […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE has activated an advanced national crisis management system aligned with international standards, according to Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, outlining a coordinated action plan designed to strengthen preparedness and response across federal and local entities. Speaking in Abu Dhabi, Al Neyadi detailed how the authority’s integrated framework brings together early warning mechanisms, unified […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai PaySelect is deepening its footprint across the Gulf’s hospitality sector as hotels and restaurant groups seek greater control over cross-border collections, currency management and settlement transparency. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, the paytech platform has positioned itself as an intermediary between hospitality operators and a fragmented ecosystem of payment gateways, acquiring banks and foreign exchange providers. Executives say the model is designed […]

Security conditions across the United Arab Emirates remain stable, authorities have said, as regional tensions escalate following coordinated military strikes on Iran by Israel and the United States. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority stated that the situation within the country is under control and that relevant entities are maintaining round-the-clock monitoring. The authority added that contingency plans are in place and that coordination with […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone conversation on Saturday with US President Donald Trump, as Washington condemned missile launches targeting the Kingdom that were intercepted by Saudi air defences. According to the Saudi Press Agency, Trump described the missile attacks as blatant and reaffirmed US support for Saudi Arabia’s security. He pledged backing for measures taken by Riyadh to counter what […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A series of powerful explosions shook major Gulf cities, including Dubai, Manama and Doha, as Iran broadened its military response following a coordinated offensive by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets. The strikes triggered widespread airspace closures, significant disruptions in civilian life and travel, and drew sharp condemnations from regional capitals warning of deepening instability. Missiles and drones launched by Iran […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai State television in Tehran has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after a large-scale military offensive by the United States and Israel that struck multiple targets across Iran’s territory. The announcement marked a dramatic turn in the months-long escalation between Tehran and its adversaries, unfolding as Iranian officials declared a period of national mourning and vowed to continue counter-attacks against […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Etihad Rail’s passenger service is taking shape as the United Arab Emirates’ newest intercity transport option, promising fast, comfortable and reliable rail travel across the country when it begins operations in 2026. Designed as a modern alternative to long-distance driving, the network will link 11 cities and regions with trains capable of carrying around 400 passengers at speeds up to 200 km/h, targeting […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A sweeping emergency safety message was sent to millions across the United Arab Emirates telling citizens, residents and visitors to stay indoors and await official guidance after ballistic threats were detected over the Gulf state. National authorities stressed that the safety and security of all in the federation remain the highest priority and said systems to protect the public are fully operational within […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai President Donald Trump announced early on Saturday that the United States military had launched “major combat operations” in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in long-running tensions between Washington and Tehran. Trump said the strikes were intended to target what he described as imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime, and declared that American forces were acting to protect the United States, its military […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s largest paid public parking operator has asked the Roads and Transport Authority to revise its tariff grid and seasonal card structure, a move that could lift the weighted average fee motorists pay across the city. Parkin confirmed on Wednesday that it submitted a formal request to the RTA earlier this month, proposing adjustments to standard parking charges and to the pricing of […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has achieved firm pricing on a dual-tranche dollar bond sale, drawing robust global demand that allowed spreads to tighten sharply from initial guidance and underscored sustained investor appetite for high-grade Gulf sovereign debt. The emirate priced a five-year tranche at a 3.75 per cent coupon with a reoffer price of 99.824 per cent, equating to a spread of 20 basis points […]

Light rainfall and a dip in temperatures are expected across parts of the UAE early next week, as forecasters point to unstable weather conditions developing over the country. Authorities have advised residents and mariners to monitor updates, with maritime activity set to be affected by rougher seas in the Arabian Gulf by nightfall. The National Center of Meteorology has indicated that cloud cover will increase over coastal […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Metal Park, the integrated downstream metals ecosystem based in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, has entered a strategic agreement with Germany’s Frindt Consulting to roll out digital laser cutting services aimed at reshaping fabrication workflows across the Gulf. The collaboration is designed to embed advanced digital platforms into Metal Park’s production network, enabling automated order processing, real-time design optimisation and precision-driven laser cutting […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Fynd, the Mumbai-headquartered AI-native retail technology company backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has formally entered the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a strategic push to drive unified commerce among leading retailers and enterprise brands. The company’s launch in Riyadh is anchored in partnerships with established local players such as NICE, where its technology is already being used to enhance omnichannel operations, bridging […]

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