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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai SoftBank Group’s digital payments subsidiary PayPay has secured backing from major Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds as anchor investors for its planned Nasdaq listing, signalling growing Gulf interest in Asian fintech assets and global digital payments infrastructure. PayPay Corporation is preparing to raise about $1.1 billion through an initial public offering in the United States, with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and a […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai London-based consumer technology company Nothing has introduced its latest audio device, the Headphone, a pair of over-ear headphones designed to deliver extended listening time and premium features at a relatively accessible price point. The device stands out for an advertised battery endurance of up to 135 hours under certain conditions, positioning it among the longest-lasting wireless headphones in its category. The announcement marks […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Authorities in Dubai confirmed that a small debris incident was swiftly contained with no injuries reported, reassuring residents and visitors that public safety remained intact while warning against the spread of unverified information circulating online. Officials stated that the incident involved falling debris from a structure in a busy district of the city, prompting an immediate response from emergency services and municipal authorities. […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai BlackRock has limited investor withdrawals from one of its largest private credit funds after a surge in redemption requests, underscoring mounting strain in the rapidly expanding market for non-bank lending valued at about $1.8 trillion. The restrictions apply to a private credit vehicle managed by the world’s largest asset manager that oversees roughly $26 billion in assets. Investors had sought to withdraw amounts […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai United Arab Emirates and Japan have agreed on the final provisions of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, marking a significant step toward expanding trade and investment ties between the Gulf state and Asia’s third-largest economy. The agreement, the first such partnership Japan has concluded with an Arab country, aims to reduce tariffs, ease market access and deepen cooperation across sectors ranging from energy […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Silicon Oasis has concluded the third cohort of the MIT DesignX Dubai Accelerator Programme with a Demo Day that brought together start-ups, investors and policymakers to showcase emerging technologies aimed at transforming urban environments and sustainable infrastructure. The programme, organised by Dubai Silicon Oasis, a special economic zone for knowledge and innovation under the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, is delivered in […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Property developer Aldar Properties has stated that all operations across its portfolio in the United Arab Emirates are continuing without disruption, underscoring the company’s operational resilience as it maintains services across residential communities, commercial offices, retail centres, hospitality assets and development sites. The Abu Dhabi-based developer said activities across its diverse property network — including logistics facilities, schools, hotels and development projects — […]

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Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Emerging market assets have endured one of their sharpest jolts in years as conflict spreading across the Middle East triggered a global flight from risk, driving currencies, equities and bonds lower while prompting major investment banks to scale back bullish positions. Heightened geopolitical tensions following United States and Israeli strikes on Iran unsettled financial markets, pushing investors towards the safety of the US […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   Major companies across the United Arab Emirates say operations remain stable and financial positions strong despite geopolitical tensions affecting parts of the wider Middle East, with executives emphasising that diversified portfolios, strong domestic demand and a stable regulatory environment are helping to cushion potential disruptions. Corporate statements released during the week reflected a cautious but confident tone as businesses across sectors ranging […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Iran has denied responsibility for reports linking Tehran to drone strikes targeting Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura complex, as tensions in the Gulf deepen amid an expanding conflict involving Israel and the United States. Officials in Tehran said the Iranian government had not attacked the oil giant’s facility, dismissing claims circulating in regional media and online that Iranian forces had deliberately targeted the refinery. […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Rome hosted high-level talks between the United Arab Emirates and Italy as both sides explored ways to expand economic cooperation and deepen strategic ties across trade, energy, investment and technology sectors. Discussions centred on strengthening an already growing partnership between the Gulf state and one of Europe’s largest economies, reflecting a broader push by both governments to widen collaboration in a shifting geopolitical […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ajman has intensified efforts to attract visitors from Europe after the emirate’s tourism authority signed a cooperation agreement with German travel company Vtours to expand its presence in one of Europe’s largest outbound travel markets. Officials from Ajman’s Department of Tourism Development confirmed the partnership is designed to strengthen the emirate’s visibility in Germany through joint marketing initiatives and expanded travel packages. The […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Tehran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to limited maritime traffic but declared that only Chinese ships may pass through the strategic waterway, warning that any other vessel attempting an unauthorised crossing could face military action as the war between Iran, the United States and Israel entered its fifth day. Iranian authorities said the decision to permit Chinese vessels was a “gesture of […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Emirates Auction has joined the Edge of Life campaign as a strategic partner in an effort aimed at helping rescue five million children from severe hunger, strengthening a humanitarian initiative designed to mobilise resources and support global programmes targeting malnutrition and food insecurity. The campaign brings together humanitarian organisations and philanthropic partners working to address the escalating crisis of childhood hunger, particularly across […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Casio Computer Co. has expanded its flagship G-SHOCK range with a new premium MR-G timepiece that blends advanced engineering with traditional Japanese craftsmanship, introducing a watch whose design draws heavily from historic woodworking techniques and classic indigo hues. The MRG-B2100D model features a striking lattice-pattern dial inspired by kigumi joinery and incorporates hanada-iro, a deep blue shade associated with heritage textiles and ceremonial […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai AD Ports Group signalled that shifting maritime routes in the Gulf could lift cargo volumes across its international network, as shipping lines adjust operations amid heightened security concerns near the Strait of Hormuz. The Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics operator said diversion of vessels away from the narrow waterway may increase activity across terminals and logistics assets managed by the company in several […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   Authorities in the United Arab Emirates declared that essential services, financial systems and aviation operations remain functioning across the country, even as regional tensions intensified, during a national media briefing on March 3 addressing developments over the previous four days. Officials emphasised that the country’s institutions remain fully operational and that measures are in place to safeguard citizens, residents and visitors while […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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