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Nasdaq Dubai trading resumes after precautionary halt

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Nasdaq Dubai reopened for trading at 10.00am Gulf Standard Time on Wednesday after a temporary suspension ordered by regulators, restoring activity on one of the region’s key international financial exchanges and signalling efforts by authorities to stabilise markets during a period of heightened geopolitical tension. The reopening was confirmed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, the independent regulator overseeing financial services in the […]

March 04

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Galaxy S26 Plus challenges iPhone 17 Pro Max

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Competition in the premium smartphone market has intensified as Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series arrives with upgraded artificial intelligence features, faster processors and improved camera systems, setting up a direct contest with Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both devices represent the most advanced offerings from their respective ecosystems, targeting users seeking high-end performance, photography capabilities and extended software support. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 […]

March 04

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Honor’s robot phone heralds a new smartphone era

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Barcelona set the stage for what could be a defining moment in mobile innovation as Honor unveiled its Robot Phone at the Mobile World Congress 2026, positioning the device as a radical departure from conventional smartphones. Described by the company as a “new species of smartphone,” the Robot Phone blends advanced imaging, motion intelligence and interactive AI to create a device that not […]

Qatar gas halt sends global LNG prices sharply higher

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai QatarEnergy, the state-owned energy company of Qatar, has halted production at its liquefied natural gas export facilities following Iranian drone strikes, triggering a major surge in global gas prices and underscoring vulnerabilities in energy markets. The suspension of operations at the Ras Laffan and Mesaieed Industrial City complexes, which together constitute the largest LNG export infrastructure in the world, has removed roughly one-fifth […]

Dubai airports begin phased return to flights

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Airports will restart a limited number of flights from Dubai International and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International this evening, March 2, following a period of disruption that left thousands of passengers stranded and forced widespread cancellations. The operator said only a small number of services will operate during the initial phase and urged travellers not to proceed to either airport […]

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Drone strike sparks blaze at Musaffah terminal

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A drone strike triggered a fire at a fuel tank terminal in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi’s industrial zone, prompting an emergency response that authorities said brought the situation under control without disrupting operations. Abu Dhabi’s media office stated that local authorities dealt swiftly with the blaze after a drone targeted the facility. The fire was contained and no injuries were reported. Officials added that […]

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Strike-linked fire disrupts UAE AWS hubs

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Amazon’s cloud operations in the United Arab Emirates were hit by power and connectivity failures after unidentified objects struck a data centre site, triggering a fire that forced authorities to cut electricity to parts of the facility and disrupting services across the region. Amazon Web Services, the cloud-computing arm of Amazon, said on its public status page that two clusters of data centres […]

Saudi Aramco halts Ras Tanura operations after drone hit

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia’s state-owned energy behemoth Saudi Aramco shut down its massive Ras Tanura oil refinery on Monday after the facility was struck by drones amid a widening Middle East conflict that has drawn in regional powers and global markets. The refinery, one of the kingdom’s most critical energy assets with a processing capacity of about 550,000 barrels per day and a vital crude […]

Gold rally fuels record price debate

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Gold prices climbed to fresh highs this week, intensifying debate across financial markets after social media accounts claimed the metal had surged beyond $5,400 an ounce. Trading data from major exchanges, however, show bullion advancing strongly but remaining well below that level, underscoring the volatility and misinformation that often accompany sharp market moves. Spot gold has been hovering near record territory above the […]

GCC air travel faces third day of shutdowns

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Major airports across the Gulf and wider Middle East continued to experience widespread flight cancellations and operational standstills as the airspace turmoil triggered by intensified military strikes on Iran extended into Monday. Key civil aviation hubs, including Dubai International, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International and Doha’s Hamad International, remained shut or under severe restrictions, disrupting global air traffic flows and stranding tens of thousands […]

AFC postpones Al Nassr fixture amid Middle East tensions

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The Asian Football Confederation has postponed a series of high-profile continental club fixtures in the West Region, including the coveted match between Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al Nassr and Emirati side Al Wasl that was due to be played in Dubai this week, as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt sporting calendars. The governing body announced that first-leg ties in the AFC […]

Gulf markets reel as Saudi stocks slump over 4% at open

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index suffered a sharp sell-off at the open of trading on Sunday, with equities tumbling more than 4 per cent as geopolitical conflict tied to escalating tensions involving Iran and Western forces rattled investor confidence across the Gulf. Traders dumped risk assets within the first minutes of trading, driving the benchmark down to levels not seen in […]

Dubai Customs strengthens corporate resilience drive

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Customs has unveiled a Corporate Resilience Programme aimed at bolstering institutional preparedness, strengthening risk management frameworks and safeguarding long-term operational sustainability as the emirate deepens its role as a global trade hub. The initiative forms part of the authority’s broader strategy to future-proof customs operations against geopolitical shifts, supply chain disruptions and rapid technological change. Officials said the programme will integrate resilience […]

UAE activates global-standard crisis response framework

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE has activated an advanced national crisis management system aligned with international standards, according to Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, outlining a coordinated action plan designed to strengthen preparedness and response across federal and local entities. Speaking in Abu Dhabi, Al Neyadi detailed how the authority’s integrated framework brings together early warning mechanisms, unified […]

PaySelect expands GCC hospitality payments reach

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai PaySelect is deepening its footprint across the Gulf’s hospitality sector as hotels and restaurant groups seek greater control over cross-border collections, currency management and settlement transparency. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, the paytech platform has positioned itself as an intermediary between hospitality operators and a fragmented ecosystem of payment gateways, acquiring banks and foreign exchange providers. Executives say the model is designed […]

Trump backs Saudi Arabia after missile interception

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone conversation on Saturday with US President Donald Trump, as Washington condemned missile launches targeting the Kingdom that were intercepted by Saudi air defences. According to the Saudi Press Agency, Trump described the missile attacks as blatant and reaffirmed US support for Saudi Arabia’s security. He pledged backing for measures taken by Riyadh to counter what […]

Gulf skies shake as Iran expands counter-offensive after US-Israel strikes

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A series of powerful explosions shook major Gulf cities, including Dubai, Manama and Doha, as Iran broadened its military response following a coordinated offensive by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets. The strikes triggered widespread airspace closures, significant disruptions in civilian life and travel, and drew sharp condemnations from regional capitals warning of deepening instability. Missiles and drones launched by Iran […]

Khamenei death confirmed as US and Israel strike Iran

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai State television in Tehran has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after a large-scale military offensive by the United States and Israel that struck multiple targets across Iran’s territory. The announcement marked a dramatic turn in the months-long escalation between Tehran and its adversaries, unfolding as Iranian officials declared a period of national mourning and vowed to continue counter-attacks against […]

Etihad Rail expands UAE travel with passenger trains

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Etihad Rail’s passenger service is taking shape as the United Arab Emirates’ newest intercity transport option, promising fast, comfortable and reliable rail travel across the country when it begins operations in 2026. Designed as a modern alternative to long-distance driving, the network will link 11 cities and regions with trains capable of carrying around 400 passengers at speeds up to 200 km/h, targeting […]

UAE urges people to shelter as tensions hit Gulf security

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A sweeping emergency safety message was sent to millions across the United Arab Emirates telling citizens, residents and visitors to stay indoors and await official guidance after ballistic threats were detected over the Gulf state. National authorities stressed that the safety and security of all in the federation remain the highest priority and said systems to protect the public are fully operational within […]

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Trump says US begins combat operations in Iran

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai President Donald Trump announced early on Saturday that the United States military had launched “major combat operations” in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in long-running tensions between Washington and Tehran. Trump said the strikes were intended to target what he described as imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime, and declared that American forces were acting to protect the United States, its military […]

February 28

Parkin seeks tariff rise from RTA

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s largest paid public parking operator has asked the Roads and Transport Authority to revise its tariff grid and seasonal card structure, a move that could lift the weighted average fee motorists pay across the city. Parkin confirmed on Wednesday that it submitted a formal request to the RTA earlier this month, proposing adjustments to standard parking charges and to the pricing of […]

February 28