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DGCX sets same-day benchmark for gold trading

Dubai’s commodities market is preparing to launch a same-day physically settled gold contract, giving bullion dealers, refineries and institutional traders a regulated route to execute, clear and settle physical gold transactions within a single trading day. The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange will introduce its Gold Spot T+0 Contract on Monday, 22 June, positioning the emirate as one of the few global centres offering exchange-based same-day settlement […]

DMCC and Tether advance Dubai tokenisation push

Dubai’s DMCC has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, to expand collaboration in blockchain infrastructure, digital assets and tokenised finance, placing one of the world’s largest stablecoin operators deeper inside the emirate’s fast-growing digital trade ecosystem. The agreement, announced on 16 June, sets out a framework for Tether to work with DMCC on blockchain-based communication and payment infrastructure, advisory […]

Oil falls as Hormuz deal eases supply shock

Oil prices slid to their lowest levels since March on Monday after Washington and Tehran said they had reached an initial deal aimed at ending the war and restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears that months of disruption to one of the world’s most important energy corridors would deepen. Brent crude futures fell $4.08, or 4.7 per cent, to $83.25 a barrel by 0415 […]

UAE lists six invasive birds for control

Greenlogue/AP The UAE has classified six non-native bird species as priority threats under a national plan aimed at protecting local biodiversity, farms, public spaces and human health from the spread of invasive wildlife. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has identified the common myna, bank myna, rock pigeon, house crow, Alexandrine parakeet and rose-ringed parakeet as species requiring priority management. The move places avian invasions more […]

Big Indian Corporates Are Not Investing Despite Series Of Govt Incentives

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Dubai campus studio links students to Wall Street

Canadian University Dubai and FINTECH. TV have inaugurated a live broadcast studio at the university’s City Walk campus, creating a direct media and education link between Dubai and the New York Stock Exchange. The Global Markets Studio, opened on 1 June and announced publicly this week, is being positioned as a hands-on platform for students to produce financial news segments, podcasts, interviews and market-focused programming while engaging […]

Dubai trains creators for cultural storytelling

Dubai has launched a new phase of its Content Creators Programme to train emerging talent in cultural storytelling, digital production and responsible online communication, placing the initiative at the centre of the emirate’s push to expand its creative economy. The programme, led by Dubai Press Club in partnership with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, focuses on helping creators produce cultural and creative content that reflects Dubai’s identity, […]

Abu Dhabi forum weighs AI impact

Abu Dhabi opened the third International Dialogue of Civilisations and Tolerance Conference 2026 on Wednesday, bringing policymakers, academics, faith leaders, media figures and technology specialists together for a three-day examination of how new media and artificial intelligence are reshaping families and communities. The event, held from 3 to 5 June at Space42 Arena in Al Raha Beach, is being convened under the theme “The Impact of New […]

Binance deepens UAE crypto access

Binance has launched regulated dirham bank transfers for users in the UAE, giving customers a local-currency route to buy and sell selected stablecoins through a framework designed to strengthen protection for client funds. The service allows eligible users to transfer UAE dirhams through a regulated financial channel and convert funds into USDT and USDC, reducing reliance on dollar-linked payment routes, card transactions and informal transfer methods. Transactions […]

BlockCon brings dealmaking retreat to Punta Cana

BlockCon Punta Cana 2026 is positioning itself as a high-end business retreat where Web3 companies, iGaming operators, financiers and policy specialists will meet as digital assets move deeper into mainstream financial infrastructure. Scheduled for 25-28 November 2026 at Barceló Bávaro Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the event is being promoted as an all-inclusive gathering designed around executive networking rather than a conventional expo-hall conference. Organisers expect […]

UAE lifts hydrogen push in Rotterdam

Greenlogue/AP UAE officials used the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam to reinforce the country’s ambition to become a global hub for low-emission hydrogen, placing cross-border trade, common standards and industrial decarbonisation at the centre of its energy transition agenda. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure represented the UAE at the gathering in the Netherlands, where governments, technology developers, financiers and energy companies examined the commercial […]

Media standards drive UAE content push

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE media regulators have opened a nationwide awareness drive in Abu Dhabi to promote clearer standards for digital, broadcast and publishing content, placing influencers, creators and media professionals at the centre of a campaign designed to strengthen responsible communication across all emirates. The National Media Authority held the first session of the 2026 Media Content Standards Awareness Campaign at Al Mushrif Majlis in […]

UAE builders retain financial cushion

UAE property developers are expected to keep construction programmes moving and meet debt obligations over the next 12 months, as strong cash reserves and positive operating cash flow provide a buffer against softer sales, wider payment plans and geopolitical uncertainty. Moody’s assessment points to a market under pressure but not in distress. Sales momentum has cooled as conflict across the Middle East unsettles investor sentiment, yet there […]

Abu Dhabi streamlines project approvals

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has moved to tighten control over its infrastructure delivery pipeline with a unified governance framework designed to cut approval delays, improve coordination and accelerate capital projects across the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre announced the framework on the opening day of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2026, bringing 14 government entities into a common mechanism covering municipalities, utilities, […]

Etihad Rail nears passenger launch

Etihad Rail has moved into the final stage of preparations for the launch of passenger services later this year, marking a decisive shift in the UAE’s long-running plan to build a national rail system linking major cities, ports, industrial centres and residential hubs. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, reviewed progress on the company’s freight and passenger operations during a meeting […]

Abu Dhabi expands PPP project pipeline

Abu Dhabi has unveiled a AED55 billion public-private partnership pipeline, setting out 24 projects across transport, core infrastructure and social facilities that are expected to enter the market through 2026 and 2027. The programme, launched by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre, marks one of the emirate’s largest structured openings to private capital in public infrastructure. It is designed to […]

DIFC confidence holds through regional strain

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai International Financial Centre has reaffirmed the resilience of its financial ecosystem, saying global clients across banking, insurance, wealth management and innovation remain committed to Dubai and the UAE despite heightened uncertainty across parts of the Middle East. Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, said the past few weeks had tested regional markets, but had also underlined the depth of confidence among institutions operating […]

Sharjah bridge plan targets faster journeys

Sharjah has approved a AED140 million bridge project on Mleiha Road to improve traffic movement at one of the emirate’s important road connections, with work scheduled to begin immediately and completion targeted within one year. His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, cleared the project as part of continuing efforts to upgrade the emirate’s transport network and ease […]

Edge AI partnership targets UAE autonomy

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai e& and Qualcomm Technologies have deepened their technology partnership with a plan to develop AI-powered autonomous systems for robotics, drones and other physical platforms across the UAE, placing edge computing and intelligent connectivity at the centre of the country’s next phase of industrial digitalisation. Central to the collaboration is a Next-Gen Autonomous Management Platform for Physical AI, designed to combine e&’s connectivity infrastructure […]

Dubai homes enter steadier phase

Dubai’s property market is showing early signs of stabilisation nearly 10 weeks into the regional conflict, with April transaction activity edging higher and off-plan sales continuing to dominate despite softer secondary demand. Market data presented during Betterhomes’ May property webinar showed total transactions rising by just under 2 per cent month on month in April, while annual volumes were still 23 per cent lower. The figures suggest […]

Classrooms reopen as UAE eases education curbs

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Classrooms across the UAE are set to reopen on Monday, May 11, after education authorities cleared the resumption of in-person learning for students, teachers and administrative staff following a temporary shift to remote classes linked to regional security developments. The decision covers public and private schools, nurseries, universities and higher education institutions across the country, restoring normal campus attendance after precautionary distance learning […]

UAE pavilion sharpens defence outreach in Istanbul

UAE defence companies used SAHA 2026 in Istanbul to turn a national showcase into a platform for export promotion, technology partnerships and global industry engagement as the five-day exhibition closed on 9 May at the Istanbul Expo Centre. The UAE National Pavilion drew about 5,000 visitors during the event, including senior military officials, defence technology specialists, government representatives and international delegations from the security, aerospace and aviation […]

UAE hardens industrial cyber defences

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has moved to sharpen protection for factories, utilities and critical infrastructure after the UAE Cyber Security Council and Siemens signed an MoU to strengthen operational technology cyber resilience across industrial sectors. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the fifth Make it in the Emirates, creates a framework for cyber defence, knowledge sharing and local security capabilities. It calls for a […]