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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has opened discussions with a visiting United States delegation to expand cooperation in sustainable power, hydrogen and advanced energy technologies, underscoring Dubai’s ambition to position itself at the forefront of the global energy transition. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive of DEWA, held talks in Dubai with Robert Hertzberg, senior fellow at Mission Possible Partnership […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s Museum of the Future has welcomed more than five million visitors since opening its doors on 22 February 2022, marking a milestone that underscores its growing role as a global platform for innovation, science and cultural dialogue. Situated along Sheikh Zayed Road, the torus-shaped landmark has become one of the city’s most recognisable institutions, blending immersive exhibitions with research-driven initiatives. Officials said […]

Dubai has outlined the next phase of a Dh690 million overhaul of Hessa Street, setting out plans to ease persistent congestion along one of the city’s busiest east–west corridors and shorten daily travel times for thousands of motorists. Officials said the upgraded stretch will introduce additional lanes, new signal-controlled junctions and grade-separated interchanges designed to improve traffic flow between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. The […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Sharjah has announced architecture as the central focus of the 17th cycle of its Artistic Criticism Research Award, directing scholarly attention to the role of built spaces in Arab visual culture. The Secretariat of the Sharjah Award for Artistic Criticism Research confirmed that the new theme, “Architecture in Arab Visual Arts: Homes and Approaches”, will guide submissions for the upcoming edition. Organisers said […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Former title holders are set to cross paths at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after the official draw for the ATP 500 event produced a string of high-profile match-ups that promise a week of elite competition at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. The men’s tournament, one of the most established stops on the ATP Tour’s Middle East swing, has again attracted […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai President Donald Trump has declared an immediate increase of the global tariff rate to 15 per cent, intensifying a high-stakes confrontation over trade policy following a ruling by the United States Supreme Court that he exceeded his authority with earlier broad tariff measures. The move comes as he invoked a different legal framework to maintain pressure on foreign producers and to limit what […]

  Belgian accessories brand Kipling is sharpening its focus on the Gulf as it unveils a redesigned flagship at Dubai Mall, betting that immersive retail and a renewed emphasis on its playful DNA will reconnect it with shoppers across the region. Domitille Parent, a senior executive overseeing the label’s regional strategy, said the store’s overhaul marks more than a cosmetic refresh. It signals a broader repositioning aimed […]

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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Rolling road closures will be enforced across parts of Abu Dhabi on Sunday afternoon as the UAE Tour concludes with its final stage, prompting authorities to advise motorists to plan ahead and expect delays. Abu Dhabi Police and the Integrated Transport Centre confirmed that temporary traffic diversions will be introduced along key corridors linked to the race route, with closures moving in tandem […]

  Dubai will host the 25th Airport Show at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 12 to 14, drawing global aviation industry leaders, suppliers and innovators to one of the sector’s most influential business platforms. The three-day event is expected to attract more than 150 exhibitors from over 30 countries and over 7,000 professionals, including 120 hosted buyers, making it a pivotal gathering for decision-makers shaping […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A strategic partnership signed in Riyadh this week is aimed at transforming veterinary vaccine production in Saudi Arabia through domestic manufacturing and advanced technology transfers, marking a decisive shift in the Kingdom’s approach to animal health and biosecurity. Under the patronage of Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and chairman of the National Livestock and Fisheries Development Program, Saudi […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai President Donald Trump has ordered a 10 per cent tariff on virtually all foreign goods entering the United States, reviving a central plank of his trade agenda after the US Supreme Court struck down a series of levies imposed last year. The White House said the across-the-board duty will take effect on 24 February at 12:01 a. m. Washington time, marking one of […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s real estate market closed 2025 with transactions worth AED142 billion across 42,814 deals, marking the highest annual value on record and underscoring the emirate’s growing weight as a global investment destination. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, the sector’s regulator and custodian, said total transaction value rose 44 per cent compared with 2024, while the number of deals climbed 52 per […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has moved to enable the resale of tokenised property assets, marking a significant step in a $16 billion plan to digitise parts of its real estate market and make transactions faster and more accessible. The Dubai Land Department has confirmed that the next phase of its real estate tokenisation initiative, developed with technology firm Ctrl Alt, will allow investors to trade property […]

Mayo Clinic Platform is positioning the Gulf as a proving ground for a new generation of data-driven healthcare, with its chief operating officer Maneesh Goyal outlining plans to expand the organisation’s digital ecosystem and deploy two flagship offerings, Orchestrate and Insights, across the region. Speaking on the sidelines of World Health Expo Dubai 2026, Goyal said the future of medicine will be shaped less by individual hospitals […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   Saudi Arabian Oil Co, known globally as Saudi Aramco, is forecast to post a net profit of 91.9 billion Saudi riyals in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a 5.9 per cent increase compared to the same period a year earlier but a 5.5 per cent decline from the third quarter, according to earnings estimates by AlJazira Capital. The projections reflect the […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has moved to tighten oversight of its off-plan property market by requiring developers to register all investor Expressions of Interest through a central digital system, marking a significant shift in how early-stage real estate sales are tracked and approved in the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, the regulator overseeing the capital’s property sector, announced the digitisation of EOIs via […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai APM Terminals has agreed to acquire a 37.5 per cent stake in the South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, marking a strategic partnership with DP World in one of the Red Sea’s most significant trade gateways. The deal, confirmed by both companies on Wednesday, will see the subsidiary of Denmark-based shipping group A. P. Moller-Maersk join DP World in the ownership of […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dell Technologies and Ooredoo have unveiled a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence deployment across the Middle East, with a focus on delivering AI-as-a-Service through Ooredoo’s Sovereign AI Cloud platform. The partnership brings together Dell’s infrastructure and AI solutions portfolio with Ooredoo’s regional data centre footprint and telecom capabilities, positioning the companies to serve governments, enterprises and regulated sectors seeking advanced AI […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Multidisciplinary consultancy Khatib & Alami has formalised an agreement with Ajman University to establish an endowed academic chair in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, marking a strategic partnership aimed at advancing research, innovation and industry collaboration in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement, signed in Dubai, will see Khatib & Alami fund a dedicated academic position focused on developing applied research in AI […]

World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency venture closely associated with President Donald Trump, unveiled plans to issue blockchain-based tokens backed by loan revenue interests tied to the Trump International Hotel & Resort in the Maldives, a luxury development slated for completion in 2030 and being built in partnership with the Trump Organization and Dubai-listed developer DarGlobal. The move forms part of WLFI’s broader real-world asset strategy aimed at […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Google Pixel 10a has made its debut across global markets with pricing starting around $499, marking Google’s latest bid to capture value-minded smartphone buyers outside the premium segment. The mid-range handset balances a familiar design with upgraded display and software features, positioning it as a competitor to other sub-models from Samsung and Apple. The phone will begin shipping from 5 March 2026 after […]

Dubai Holding has teamed up with Nord Anglia Education to develop a series of premium international schools across its master-planned communities, starting with a purpose-built campus in Dubai Production City that will deliver a British curriculum to families in surrounding neighbourhoods. The agreement positions Dubai Holding as the developer of the physical infrastructure while Nord Anglia Education, a global schools operator headquartered in London, will run and […]

United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are set to dominate Middle East sustainable bond issuance this year, with total regional volumes projected to reach between $20 billion and $25 billion, according to S&P Global, as governments and corporations accelerate funding for climate and energy transition goals. The ratings agency estimates that the two largest Gulf economies already accounted for about 80 per cent of sustainable bond issuance […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has begun deploying facial recognition technology for notary transactions, positioning its judicial system at the forefront of biometric authentication in the Gulf and marking a shift away from conventional digital signatures. Abu Dhabi Judicial Department said the first phase of the project allows users to verify their identity through facial recognition when completing notarial services, removing the need for physical attendance […]

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