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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 […]

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. […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia has moved to formalise real-world asset tokenisation with the launch of the Kingdom’s first dedicated Centre of Excellence, as Open World announced an in-Kingdom operating entity designed to support compliant digital-asset innovation aligned with Vision 2030 goals. The initiative positions Saudi Arabia to accelerate the tokenisation of physical and financial assets such as real estate, commodities, infrastructure receivables and private credit […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Source of Fate, a luxury real estate developer operating under the Wheel of Fate Group, has begun construction on Miraggio, a $707 million waterfront development on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, marking one of the largest private luxury residential investments announced on the northern emirate’s coastline. The ground-breaking ceremony on the reclaimed island signals the company’s formal entry into the upper […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai United Arab Emirates has accepted an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace, a new diplomatic initiative advanced by President Donald Trump that aims to promote stability, restore dependable governance and help secure peace in conflict-affected regions, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The acceptance places Abu Dhabi among the first governments to publicly align with the proposal, […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Elecrow’s CrowPanel Rotary Display is positioning itself as a compact, multifunctional control interface for hobbyists and developers seeking tactile interaction in smart home and embedded projects. Designed as a programmable rotary knob with an integrated display, the device aims to bridge the gap between touchscreens and physical controls, offering a more intuitive way to manage connected systems without relying solely on mobile apps. […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   EDGE, a specialised business unit operating under Trust’s industrial solutions portfolio, has signed a dealership agreement with Allison Transmission, marking a strategic step that broadens its footprint in high-performance propulsion systems and aftersales support across key regional markets. The agreement positions EDGE as an authorised dealer for Allison Transmission’s fully automatic transmissions, covering sales, service, genuine parts and technical support. The partnership […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia recorded a landmark year for tourism in 2025, welcoming more than 122 million domestic and international visitors and generating close to $80 billion in total spending, according to official estimates and sector-wide assessments. The figures underline the scale and pace of change in a country long associated with pilgrimage travel but now positioning itself as a diversified global tourism destination. Data […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ras Abu Fontas Power, a project company linked to one of Qatar’s largest power and water complexes, has signed a financing agreement of about $990 million with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, marking one of the most substantial bilateral development-backed commitments to the Gulf’s utilities sector this year. The agreement underpins the long-term funding structure of the Ras Abu Fontas facility, a […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is stepping up its push into artificial intelligence and robotics, positioning the twin technologies as a central driver of industrial growth and a compass for future capital allocation, according to remarks by its chief executive at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. The $330 billion investor, formally known as Mubadala Investment Company, has been widening its exposure […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Meraki Developers has launched Nirvana Residence 1, a 22-storey residential tower positioned in Me’aisem within Dubai Production City, marking the company’s latest entry into a competitive mid-market segment that blends lifestyle design with wellness-led planning. The project is being pitched as a calm, community-oriented development in an area that has emerged as a residential alternative for professionals working across Dubai’s southern business corridors. […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi is set to host the 30th Gulf Cooperation Council Swimming Championship from January 22 to 25, bringing together around 200 male and female swimmers from six Gulf countries in what organisers describe as the largest and most competitive edition to date. The four-day event will be staged at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Sports Center and will feature age categories ranging from […]

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