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Ras Al Khaimah has enacted a new law establishing a comprehensive legal and technical framework for the testing, deployment and operation of autonomous vehicles, positioning the northern emirate among the jurisdictions in the region seeking to regulate emerging transport technologies with an emphasis on safety, security and data protection. The legislation, approved by the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, lays out the conditions under which autonomous vehicles […]

Snowflake has rolled out its AI Data Cloud on Amazon Web Services’ UAE region, a move designed to help enterprises build and deploy artificial intelligence workloads while keeping data residency and latency requirements in check. The expansion gives organisations operating in the Gulf access to Snowflake’s platform within the AWS Middle East Region, aligning with regulatory expectations that data generated in the country can be processed locally. […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The United Arab Emirates’ hospitality sector has posted a substantial rise in hotel revenues in 2025, with total takings reaching around AED 44.4 billion for the period from January to November, marking an 8.8 per cent uplift compared with the same span a year earlier, driven by stronger average daily rates and robust demand across key markets. This performance underscores the UAE’s ongoing […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai First Abu Dhabi Bank has been named the Official Banking Partner for the first-ever Open Masters Games to be staged in the Middle East, a move that aligns a leading regional lender with an international sporting event built around lifelong participation, health and social connection. The partnership brings First Abu Dhabi Bank into the inaugural Middle East edition of the Open Masters Games, […]

Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer programme has delivered a sharp lift to residential ownership, with more than 2,000 residents buying their first home within six months and generating over Dhs3.25bn in property transactions, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department. The take-up underscores the initiative’s early traction and signals a policy-driven broadening of access to ownership across the emirate’s diverse resident base. Launched in July 2025, […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has approved a Dh12.8bn expansion of Dubai Silicon Oasis, signalling a renewed push to scale the emirate’s knowledge economy and deepen its appeal to global technology, research and advanced manufacturing firms. The programme was launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and positions the zone for a new phase […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   Abu Dhabi has moved to reinforce its ambitions as a regional hub for medical tourism by convening a specialised forum examining the legal and regulatory foundations that underpin the sector, with a focus on aligning local legislation with international best practice while safeguarding patient rights and encouraging sustainable investment. Hosted virtually by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, the forum brought together legal […]

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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai NMK Electronics has unveiled NMK Beyond, a 21,500 sq ft immersive technology hub positioned in Dubai’s urban core, marking a significant expansion of the company’s footprint in professional audio-visual and integrated solutions. The facility is designed to function as a live, hands-on environment where enterprise clients, systems integrators, consultants, educators and content creators can experience end-to-end technology workflows rather than static product displays. […]

DP World has announced the Dubai Food District, a major expansion and rebranding of the Al Aweer Central Fruit and Vegetable Market, signalling an ambitious push to strengthen Dubai’s role in global food trade and logistics. The project, outlined in a company statement issued on Thursday, is positioned as a comprehensive wholesale and distribution hub that broadens the market’s scope well beyond its traditional focus on fresh […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   Russian President Vladimir Putin and envoys of the United States wrapped up around four hours of negotiations in the Kremlin on Thursday night, with Moscow underscoring that any peace settlement to end the war in Ukraine hinges on agreement over territorial control. The talks, which included Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and White House adviser Josh Gruenbaum, were described by the Kremlin as […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   Saudi lenders are expected to extend between $65 billion and $75 billion in new corporate loans in 2026, underpinned by sustained investment flows into real estate and utilities and a broad pipeline of state-backed projects, according to an assessment by S&P Global. The projection points to another year of robust balance-sheet expansion as banks continue to finance the kingdom’s economic transformation agenda. […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia has moved to formalise real-world asset tokenisation with the launch of the Kingdom’s first dedicated Centre of Excellence, as Open World announced an in-Kingdom operating entity designed to support compliant digital-asset innovation aligned with Vision 2030 goals. The initiative positions Saudi Arabia to accelerate the tokenisation of physical and financial assets such as real estate, commodities, infrastructure receivables and private credit […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Source of Fate, a luxury real estate developer operating under the Wheel of Fate Group, has begun construction on Miraggio, a $707 million waterfront development on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, marking one of the largest private luxury residential investments announced on the northern emirate’s coastline. The ground-breaking ceremony on the reclaimed island signals the company’s formal entry into the upper […]

For many expats, family law in Dubai becomes relevant not because it was carefully planned, but because life circumstances change. Divorce, child-related matters, or financial arrangements often arise at a moment when emotions are already running high. On top of that, uncertainty appears because the local legal system works differently from what people are used to in their home countries. That is why the first and most […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai United Arab Emirates has accepted an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace, a new diplomatic initiative advanced by President Donald Trump that aims to promote stability, restore dependable governance and help secure peace in conflict-affected regions, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The acceptance places Abu Dhabi among the first governments to publicly align with the proposal, […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Elecrow’s CrowPanel Rotary Display is positioning itself as a compact, multifunctional control interface for hobbyists and developers seeking tactile interaction in smart home and embedded projects. Designed as a programmable rotary knob with an integrated display, the device aims to bridge the gap between touchscreens and physical controls, offering a more intuitive way to manage connected systems without relying solely on mobile apps. […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   EDGE, a specialised business unit operating under Trust’s industrial solutions portfolio, has signed a dealership agreement with Allison Transmission, marking a strategic step that broadens its footprint in high-performance propulsion systems and aftersales support across key regional markets. The agreement positions EDGE as an authorised dealer for Allison Transmission’s fully automatic transmissions, covering sales, service, genuine parts and technical support. The partnership […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia recorded a landmark year for tourism in 2025, welcoming more than 122 million domestic and international visitors and generating close to $80 billion in total spending, according to official estimates and sector-wide assessments. The figures underline the scale and pace of change in a country long associated with pilgrimage travel but now positioning itself as a diversified global tourism destination. Data […]

Dubai-based developer Binghatti Properties has unveiled a Mercedes-Benz-branded residential mega project near Meydan in Nad Al Sheba, a move that highlights the growing pull of branded residences as a premium asset class within the emirate’s property market. The scheme, launched in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, reflects a broader recalibration in buyer preferences towards design-led, globally recognisable labels that promise both lifestyle cachet and investment appeal. Valued at about […]

Dubai authorities have unveiled a detailed model of the Emaar Properties Station on the future Blue Line of the Dubai Metro, setting out plans for what is expected to become the world’s tallest metro station when it opens in 2029. Rising 74 metres above ground, the structure is designed to serve as both a transport hub and a prominent architectural landmark along the expanding rail network. The […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ras Abu Fontas Power, a project company linked to one of Qatar’s largest power and water complexes, has signed a financing agreement of about $990 million with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, marking one of the most substantial bilateral development-backed commitments to the Gulf’s utilities sector this year. The agreement underpins the long-term funding structure of the Ras Abu Fontas facility, a […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is stepping up its push into artificial intelligence and robotics, positioning the twin technologies as a central driver of industrial growth and a compass for future capital allocation, according to remarks by its chief executive at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. The $330 billion investor, formally known as Mubadala Investment Company, has been widening its exposure […]

  On 8 November 2025, Dubai hosted Russian Design Forum 4, the only professional forum for Russian-speaking interior designers and architects in the Middle East. The event was part of Dubai Design Week, which highlighted its importance for the regional design industry and strengthened the position of the Russian-speaking community in the professional environment of the UAE. The forum, organised by Olga Melnikova, founder of the Russian-speaking design […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Meraki Developers has launched Nirvana Residence 1, a 22-storey residential tower positioned in Me’aisem within Dubai Production City, marking the company’s latest entry into a competitive mid-market segment that blends lifestyle design with wellness-led planning. The project is being pitched as a calm, community-oriented development in an area that has emerged as a residential alternative for professionals working across Dubai’s southern business corridors. […]

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