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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has begun opening its high-value property market to smaller global investors by allowing completed homes to be bought and sold in fractional digital shares through blockchain-based platforms, a move that could reshape how international capital enters the emirate’s real estate sector. The approach, known as real-estate tokenisation, allows a finished apartment or villa to be divided into hundreds of digital units, each […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi-listed Saudi Arabian Refineries Company has moved to expand its property footprint after confirming the acquisition of a commercial land parcel in Riyadh for SAR 33 million, equivalent to about $8.8 million, following a successful public auction. The transaction places the capital’s commercial real estate market back in focus as listed companies selectively add assets aligned with long-term development and diversification strategies. The […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Property Finder has raised $170 million in fresh capital from Mubadala Investment Company alongside other UAE sovereign-backed investors, a funding round that underscores sustained confidence in the region’s digital property platforms amid shifting real estate cycles. The Dubai-headquartered company said the investment will be used to simplify the home-search experience, improve productivity tools for brokers and developers, and reinforce data accuracy, trust and […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has approved the launch of three new projects under the Dubai 10X Initiative, reinforcing the emirate’s push to place government performance and public services a decade ahead of global benchmarks. The approval was granted by H. H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Board of Trustees […]

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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Global advertising revenue is projected to climb to about $1.22 trillion in 2026, marking year-on-year growth of roughly 7.1% as digital channels tighten their grip on marketing budgets and traditional linear television continues to lose ground. Digital formats are expected to command close to 83% of total spend, underscoring a structural shift that has been gathering pace for more than a decade but […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has unveiled a landmark expansion of its international financial hub, launching a $27 billion development designed to scale the city’s role in global finance as demand from overseas firms pushes existing capacity to its limits. The project, known as the DIFC Zabeel District, will extend the Dubai International Financial Centre across a substantial new area and is slated to reshape the emirate’s […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia is broadening its hunt for funding by engaging some of the kingdom’s wealthiest families, a move aimed at easing pressure on public finances while underwriting an ambitious pipeline of economic transformation projects. The approach marks a shift from a strategy that has leaned heavily on state balance sheets and foreign investors, signalling a desire to mobilise domestic private wealth alongside sovereign […]

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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE-based conglomerate Al Habtoor Group said on Monday it will pursue legal action against Lebanese authorities to recover about $1.7bn in investments it says were lost during the country’s banking crisis, a move that risks complicating Beirut’s efforts to rebuild confidence among Gulf investors. The group said the losses stem from funds trapped in the Lebanese banking system after the financial meltdown that […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi–based energy investor XRG is deepening its engagement in one of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export facilities, moving to acquire an additional equity interest in the Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, industry participants confirmed. The move extends XRG’s ownership beyond its earlier holding and marks a significant step in executing its global gas strategy, signalling confidence in long-term demand […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Mubadala Capital, the alternative asset management arm of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company, has unveiled a new co-investment vehicle aimed at scaling its exposure to private markets, with the fund closing at $554 million after being increased beyond its initial target. The Abu Dhabi-based firm said the Mubadala Capital Co-Investment Fund I was upsized from a $500 million hard cap following […]

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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai PureLab and LODD have launched a pilot programme in Abu Dhabi to transport blood samples using drones, marking a step towards integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into routine medical logistics and emergency healthcare supply chains. The initiative is designed to cut transit times for critical diagnostic samples, reduce reliance on road transport, and strengthen the resilience of laboratory networks during peak demand or traffic […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Kuwait has cancelled nine upstream oil tenders with a combined value approaching $10 billion after bids submitted by overseas contractors exceeded the approved budget by a wide margin, signalling a pause in the country’s near-term expansion plans and a reset of procurement expectations across the energy sector. The tenders were issued by the state-owned Kuwait Oil Company, the upstream investment arm tasked with […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Casagrand has begun construction of Casagrand Hermina at Dubai Islands, signalling the Chennai-headquartered developer’s formal entry into the emirate’s premium waterfront housing market and marking a strategic expansion beyond South Asia. The ground-breaking ceremony, held at the project site, brings Casagrand’s development playbook to one of Dubai’s most closely watched island clusters, where large-scale regeneration plans are reshaping the northern coastline. Casagrand Hermina […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The United Arab Emirates is set to make its first appearance at the Winter Olympic Games, marking a significant expansion of the country’s sporting footprint beyond its traditional strengths in summer and indoor disciplines. The UAE has qualified to compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, scheduled for February 2026 in Italy, becoming the first Gulf nation to debut at the Winter […]

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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai GivTrade has rolled out a major regional brand campaign in collaboration with Spain’s top professional league, LaLiga, designed to amplify its visibility across the Middle East and North Africa during key league fixtures featuring marquee clubs such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. The marketing drive places GivTrade prominently on broadcast screens and digital channels during match coverage, giving the trading […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ras Abu Fontas Power, the company behind one of Qatar’s key power and water infrastructure projects, has secured a financing agreement worth about $990 million with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, strengthening the long-term funding base for the Facility E power and desalination project south of Doha. The JBIC funding represents part of a larger co-financing package totalling approximately $2.97 billion, assembled […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   Gold surged beyond the $5,000-an-ounce mark on Monday, setting a fresh record as investors moved decisively into the traditional safe haven amid heightened geopolitical tensions and expectations that monetary policy in major economies will stay supportive. The rally gathered pace in early Asian trading, with spot prices climbing 1.79% to $5,071.96 an ounce by 0159 GMT after touching an intraday peak of […]

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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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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