Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Samsung has confirmed that it will unveil its next flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S26 series, at its Galaxy Unpacked event taking place on February 25 in San Francisco, signalling a pivotal moment for the mobile technology sector as the company pushes deeper into AI-powered devices and refined hardware. The highly anticipated event, scheduled to begin at 10 a. m. Pacific Time, will […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Aramco has begun selling oil produced from its Jafurah field, marking the first reported export linked to the kingdom’s $100 billion unconventional gas development and signalling a new phase in one of the world’s largest energy projects. The state-controlled energy giant confirmed that condensate and associated liquids from Jafurah have entered commercial channels, underscoring Riyadh’s push to monetise resources from a field […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s property market set a new benchmark on 26 January after recording Dh15.6 billion in real estate transactions in a single day, the highest daily value ever logged, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department. The total was generated through 1,501 transactions, underscoring the scale and depth of activity across land plots, residential units and entire buildings. Sales alone accounted for […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Rivian Automotive is quietly extending its software footprint beyond the dashboard, with work under way on an Apple Watch companion app that signals a broader push into connected vehicle experiences ahead of its next phase of growth. Code references found within Rivian’s iPhone application point to functionality designed for the Apple Watch, suggesting the electric vehicle maker is preparing to let drivers interact […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A one-year-old child has undergone a highly complex bone marrow transplant at Yas Clinic Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step in the expansion of advanced paediatric cancer care in the capital. The procedure, carried out at the clinic’s Khalifa City facility, was delivered in close clinical collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre, and involved months of preparation, donor matching, and post-transplant […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Al Ahly Sabbour Developments has marked a significant milestone in Oman’s real estate sector by officially breaking ground on its Wadi Zaha residential community in Sultan Haitham City, signalling progress after strong pre-construction sales that exceeded expectations. The developer announced that construction has commenced on the integrated neighbourhood after achieving 101 percent of its 2025 sales target, reflecting robust demand and confidence from […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has posted its strongest tourism performance yet, welcoming 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, a rise of 5 per cent from 18.72 million the year before, according to official data released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. The outcome marks a third consecutive year of record-breaking inflows, underscoring the emirate’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s economy gathered pace in the third quarter of 2025 as real GDP reached 325.7 billion dirhams, equivalent to $88.68 billion, marking a year-on-year expansion of 7.7%, official data showed, underlining the emirate’s continued shift towards a broader growth base even as hydrocarbons remain a central pillar. Figures released by the Abu Dhabi Statistics Centre indicated that the non-oil economy expanded by […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Institutional investors across the Middle East are signalling a deeper commitment to private markets as portfolio diversification and income stability rise to the top of allocation priorities, according to industry data and market participants tracking capital flows in the region. A broad base of investors is already exposed to private assets, with close to nine in 10 holding positions in private markets. More […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Flight operations between the United Arab Emirates and Algeria are expected to continue without disruption despite Algiers initiating steps to terminate a bilateral air services agreement, according to the UAE’s civil aviation regulator. The General Civil Aviation Authority said the move would have no immediate impact on scheduled services, underscoring that flights will operate under existing arrangements while regulatory processes unfold. The assurance […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Heroiks, a Paris-founded growth strategy and media activation consultancy, has established its first Middle East operation with a new office in Dubai Media City, aiming to strengthen its international footprint amid evolving marketing dynamics. The firm said the Dubai hub will serve as a strategic base to support local and international advertisers with data-driven growth strategy, omnichannel activation and performance measurement solutions. The […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai PureHealth Holding delivered a solid set of full-year results for 2025, reporting net profit of AED2 billion and proposing a cash dividend of AED600 million, underscoring the scale and resilience of the Abu Dhabi-based healthcare group as it expands across services, geographies and clinical capabilities. The company said results for the year ended 31 December 2025 reflected steady demand across hospitals, clinics, diagnostics […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai ADNOC Gas plc reported a net income of $5.2 billion for the fiscal year ended 2025, marking a 3 per cent rise compared with the previous year and underscoring the company’s capacity to generate resilient returns amid volatile commodity markets. The Abu Dhabi-based integrated gas producer said the result was achieved despite an average Brent crude oil price of $69 per barrel for the […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has rolled out direct access to its customer services through ChatGPT, positioning itself as the first government entity and the first utility globally to integrate end-to-end service delivery within a generative AI platform. The move allows customers to obtain information, complete routine requests and navigate account services through natural language prompts, bypassing traditional websites and call centres. The […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Russia is widening its search for workers across South Asia as labour shortages deepen across construction, manufacturing, transport and services, prompting outreach to India and Sri Lanka through recruitment drives, bilateral talks and private placement channels. The move reflects a tightening domestic labour market shaped by demographic decline, sustained emigration flows and the pull of defence-related industries, according to officials and employers familiar […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Kuwait has set out a long-term plan to lift crude oil production capacity to 4 million barrels per day by 2035, up from about 3 million bpd at present, signalling a renewed push to secure upstream growth while managing the pressures of energy transition and market volatility. The target was outlined by Nawaf S. Al-Sabah, deputy chairman and chief executive of Kuwait Petroleum […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Riyadh Air, the new full-service carrier backed by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, has entered into a strategic partnership with Mastercard that both companies say is designed to reshape how travellers and businesses engage with airlines, payments and digital services. The agreement, announced as Riyadh Air advances preparations for its first commercial flights, signals an attempt to integrate financial technology into […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE’s floating hospital anchored off Al Arish on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast has admitted 10 additional patients evacuated from the Gaza Strip over the past three days, according to officials involved in the humanitarian operation. The patients, including children and adults, were transferred through coordinated medical corridors and assessed on arrival for injuries and complex health conditions linked to the prolonged conflict. Medical teams […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Sharjah Airport Authority has announced the launch of a new scheduled service by SpiceJet linking Ahmedabad Airport with Sharjah International Airport, expanding the airport’s international network and underscoring the growing demand for direct connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and India. The service adds capacity on a corridor that serves business travellers, tourists and families with close ties across the two regions. The […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s financial services regulator has imposed a $504,000 penalty on Ark Capital Management Limited after finding serious weaknesses in the firm’s market abuse controls and failures in regulatory disclosure within the Dubai International Financial Centre. The enforcement action by the Dubai Financial Services Authority follows an investigation that concluded Ark Capital did not maintain adequate systems to detect, escalate and assess potentially abusive […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia has emerged as the largest gaming market in the Middle East, accounting for about $1 billion of the region’s $2.52 billion consumer spending on video games, according to industry estimates compiled from market trackers and regional regulators. The scale of spending, combined with the highest average revenue per user in the region, underscores a structural shift in digital consumption driven by […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Jordan-based education technology company Alefredo has acquired United Kingdom tutoring firm Tutor House, marking its formal entry into the UK market and accelerating its push to build a hybrid learning platform spanning Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The deal brings Alefredo a network of more than 30,000 vetted tutors across multiple subjects and age groups, significantly expanding its reach beyond its home […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Bitcoin fell sharply on Friday, sliding to a 16-month low and briefly testing the psychologically important $60,000 level as a broad sell-off in technology shares spilled into risk-sensitive assets, intensifying volatility across global markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency touched an intraday low close to $60,000 before rebounding, trading modestly higher later in the session at around $64,000 as buyers stepped in. The […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai National Bank of Kuwait used the Kuwait Oil & Gas Show and Conference 2026 to underline its role as a leading financier to the energy value chain, engaging with policymakers, producers, service companies and investors as Kuwait accelerates long-term plans to modernise hydrocarbons infrastructure while managing the transition to lower-carbon operations. Held over three days in Kuwait City, the biennial industry gathering drew […]
