Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Aramco Stadium has been named Strategic Partner for the 2026 edition of the Sports Investment Forum, a move that underscores the growing alignment between Saudi Arabia’s large-scale sports infrastructure projects and global investment platforms. The event is scheduled to take place from April 20 to 22 at The Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, drawing policymakers, investors and industry executives as the Kingdom accelerates its push […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai NextAud.io has secured an exclusive agreement with AdsWizz Inc. to sell advertising inventory across streaming audio and podcasts throughout key Middle East and North Africa markets, marking a strategic expansion in the region’s rapidly growing digital audio sector. The arrangement positions the Dubai-based digital audio advertising firm as the exclusive sales representative for AdsWizz advertising across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Capital from a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has flowed into Hong Kong-based Dignari Capital Partners, strengthening investor interest in real estate-linked private credit across developed markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The commitment targets Dignari’s Asia Pacific Developed Markets Private Credit Strategy, a fund designed to finance property-related opportunities through structured lending and credit investments. The sovereign wealth fund’s wholly owned […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Emirates airline said on Monday it expects to operate a limited flight schedule from Dubai after 10am local time, following disruption caused by a drone attack that triggered a fire near the city’s main airport and forced the temporary suspension of operations. Airport authorities halted flights after emergency services responded to a blaze sparked by the incident in the vicinity of Dubai International […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai National Human Rights Institution has issued a strong condemnation of Iranian military attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, describing the strikes as a grave violation of sovereignty and a direct threat to civilian safety and fundamental human rights. The institution said the attacks, which have involved missiles and drones striking or attempting to strike locations across the country since late February, amount to […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Municipality has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered beach safety system combining aquatic rescue robots with aerial drones, marking a significant expansion of the city’s coastal safety infrastructure and reinforcing its strategy to integrate advanced technologies into public services. Officials said the new system links robotic lifeguards operating in the water with unmanned aerial vehicles capable of detecting distressed swimmers and delivering flotation devices […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Compact convertible laptops continue to attract professionals and students seeking portability without sacrificing premium build quality. Dell’s XPS 13 2-in-1 7390, introduced as part of the company’s flagship ultraportable lineup, remains a point of reference in discussions about whether older high-end devices can still compete in a rapidly evolving laptop market. Dell launched the XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 as a redesigned convertible within […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Flight operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended after a fire broke out near the airfield, prompting authorities to divert several aircraft to Al Maktoum International Airport while emergency crews brought the blaze under control. Authorities in Dubai halted departures and arrivals at the region’s busiest aviation hub as a precaution after flames were reported in the vicinity of the airport’s fuel […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Aluminium Bahrain BSC, operator of the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelter, has begun a phased shutdown of part of its production capacity in an effort to conserve dwindling raw-material supplies as shipping routes in the Gulf face severe disruption. The company, widely known as Alba, confirmed that it has taken three production lines offline, representing about 19 per cent of its annual output […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Firefighters and emergency teams contained a blaze in the emirate of Fujairah after debris from an intercepted drone fell in the area on Saturday, authorities said, with no injuries reported. Officials confirmed that air-defence systems intercepted the unmanned aerial vehicle before it reached its intended target, but fragments from the interception landed on the ground and ignited a fire. Civil defence crews responded […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States has entered a second week, prompting heightened caution across financial markets in the Gulf while investment banks operating in the region signal that their local operations remain in place despite escalating security warnings. Financial institutions active in the Gulf Cooperation Council have indicated that dealmaking teams and advisory units will continue functioning as normal even […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia has cut crude oil production by about two million barrels per day after shutting down major offshore fields as conflict around Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the world’s largest exporter to scale back output and reroute supplies. Production has fallen to around eight million barrels per day, down from more than 10 million barrels per day earlier […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Global aviation authorities have begun rolling out a new digital platform designed to eliminate paper documentation for hazardous air cargo shipments, a move aimed at improving safety and efficiency across the air freight industry. The International Air Transport Association has launched DG Digital, a technology integrated into its DG AutoCheck compliance platform that enables shippers, airlines and logistics companies to create and approve […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Approval of a national strategy aimed at expanding entrepreneurship and small-business activity across rural communities has signalled a renewed push to strengthen economic opportunities beyond major urban centres in the United Arab Emirates. The initiative, endorsed by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his capacity as Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Apple is preparing to launch a new MacBook Pro powered by its next-generation M6 processor later this year, according to multiple industry reports and supply-chain disclosures, signalling another step in the company’s rapid push to refine its in-house silicon strategy. Information circulating within the technology supply chain suggests the updated MacBook Pro models will maintain the design language introduced with earlier Apple Silicon […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Autonomous taxi operations in Abu Dhabi are expanding across Yas Island as authorities push forward with plans to integrate self-driving transport into everyday mobility. The Integrated Transport Centre, operating under the Department of Municipalities and Transport, announced the extension of commercial driverless taxi services across the island, marking a further step in the emirate’s strategy to build a technology-driven transport ecosystem. The initiative […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Brent crude could average more than $100 a barrel in March as escalating conflict and shipping disruptions in the Gulf tighten global supply, according to a revised outlook from Goldman Sachs that underscores mounting volatility in energy markets. The investment bank said benchmark Brent prices are expected to average above the $100 mark during March before easing to around $85 a barrel in […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia has introduced a sea-to-air logistics corridor linking its western seaports with airports, an initiative aimed at sustaining cargo flows to international markets as disruptions continue to affect major shipping lanes and aviation routes. The programme connects Red Sea ports with key aviation gateways to allow freight arriving by sea to be transferred rapidly onto cargo aircraft, enabling exporters and logistics companies […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi oil producer Aramco has rejected claims that it is negotiating with Ukrainian companies to acquire interceptor drones to defend its oilfields, pushing back against reports that the energy giant was seeking aerial defence systems amid escalating regional security threats. The company issued a statement saying reports of discussions with Ukrainian manufacturers were inaccurate, after media coverage suggested Aramco was exploring purchases […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Debt issuance across Gulf financial markets has slowed sharply as geopolitical tensions linked to the confrontation involving Iran inject volatility into global credit markets, prompting borrowers and investors to reassess financing plans. Analysts warn that the shift could ripple across emerging market borrowing trends, given the Gulf region’s growing share of international dollar-denominated debt issuance. Credit rating agency assessments indicate that bond deals […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Commercial shipping across the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz has come under direct attack after a series of coordinated strikes hit at least five vessels, leaving one crew member dead and several ships damaged or ablaze amid escalating regional conflict. Explosive-laden boats believed to be linked to Iran struck two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters near the port of Al-Faw, igniting fires […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Property developers across the United Arab Emirates are expected to slow expansion plans and focus on preserving liquidity as conflict across the Middle East unsettles investor sentiment and weakens buyer appetite, according to an assessment by Fitch Ratings. The credit rating agency signalled that developers are likely to curb new project launches, delay land purchases and tighten spending while geopolitical uncertainty clouds […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Apple is preparing an updated generation of iMac desktops expected to arrive later in 2026, with industry analysts pointing to new colour options and performance upgrades as the company continues to expand its Mac product strategy amid rising competition in personal computing. The anticipated refresh would build on the redesign introduced with Apple’s 24-inch iMac line powered by its custom silicon processors. Supply-chain […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE-based venture capital firm Shorooq has joined a $1.03 billion funding round for French artificial intelligence startup AMI Labs, a company founded by prominent AI researcher Yann LeCun, as investors intensify backing for technologies designed to give machines a deeper understanding of the physical world. The financing round also drew participation from technology and investment heavyweights including Nvidia, Temasek and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, […]
