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 […]
Artificial intelligence has moved to the centre of global efforts to prevent satellite collisions and the cascading debris scenario known as Kessler syndrome, as space agencies and commercial operators face an increasingly crowded orbital environment. With more than 10,000 active satellites and tens of thousands of trackable debris fragments circling Earth, automated, data-driven tracking systems are becoming essential to keep spacecraft safe and critical services running. Advanced […]
By Anton Sparinapti, Partner at Flametree Across the MENA region, the SME landscape is shifting at a fast pace. Traditional chatbots leave, instead AI Agents start doing actual work: instantly respond, qualify requests, collect structured data and hand it off to humans with a natural context. The human and AI collaboration results in impressive outcomes – fast responses, high lead capture rates and improved CX – helping […]
Amazon has outlined plans to channel up to $200 billion into artificial intelligence-focused data centres, networking and custom silicon through 2026, a scale of spending that would rank among the largest infrastructure pushes ever undertaken by a technology company. The investment, disclosed across earnings briefings and regulatory filings, is aimed at expanding Amazon Web Services capacity as customers accelerate the deployment of generative AI models and data-intensive […]
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 […]
Hundreds of thousands of users of AI aggregator OmniGPT have had their private conversations and uploaded files exposed after a large-scale data breach that security researchers say left sensitive information openly accessible and later circulated on dark web forums. The incident has intensified scrutiny of third-party platforms that bundle access to multiple AI models while handling large volumes of personal data. Investigations by independent cybersecurity analysts indicate […]
Bluesky has introduced a drafts feature that allows users to save unfinished posts on their own devices, a change that closes one of the most noticeable gaps between the decentralised network and larger rivals while signalling that the platform is shifting from experimental roots towards day-to-day usability. The update enables posts to be paused and resumed without being published, a basic function long taken for granted […]
Reddit is no longer just a place for discussion threads and niche communities; it has become a primary search destination for tens of millions of users seeking answers without touching traditional search engines. Platform data and industry tracking show that about 80 million people now search directly on Reddit each month, underscoring a shift in how users navigate the internet for information, advice and recommendations. This behaviour […]
Dubai International Financial Centre has expanded its urban footprint with the unveiling of The Residences, marking the first residential development within Phase A of the newly announced DIFC Zabeel District and signalling a strategic shift in the centre’s evolution from a business-focused zone to a fully integrated city district. The project, developed and overseen by DIFC Developments, introduces two residential towers comprising 463 homes, positioned as the […]
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 […]
Bitcoin crossed the symbolic threshold of one US dollar 15 years ago, a modest valuation milestone that has since acquired outsized significance as the digital asset evolved from an obscure experiment into a global financial phenomenon influencing markets, regulation, and technology debates. The moment, marked in early February 2011 on a handful of online trading forums and exchanges, is now widely cited as the point at which […]
Aldar Properties and Dubai Holding have broadened their flagship joint venture, adding two strategic land plots in Dubai that will deliver close to 14,000 new homes with a combined gross development value exceeding AED38 billion, reinforcing the emirate’s position as one of the world’s most active residential development markets. The expansion builds on the partnership launched in 2023 and signals Aldar’s accelerating growth in Dubai following the […]
Samsung Electronics plans to begin mass production of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips, HBM4, next month, positioning the company to step up supplies to key artificial intelligence customers led by Nvidia as competition in advanced memory intensifies. The South Korean chipmaker has been racing to finalise yields and qualification for HBM4, a critical component for the latest generation of AI accelerators that demand faster data transfer and […]
Global growth in the mobile games market slowed markedly through 2025, with spending increases tapering and downloads flattening across major regions, according to fresh analysis by data firm AppMagic, reinforcing a shift from the hyper-growth years of the pandemic to a more mature and competitive phase for the industry. The research indicates that while mobile gaming remains the largest segment of the global games business by user […]
Plans taking shape inside SpaceX point to an unusual next step in the global race for computing power: data centres operating in orbit by 2026. The company has begun recruiting specialists in power systems, thermal engineering, networking and on-orbit operations, signalling an effort to pair its satellite infrastructure with space-based computing at a time when demand for artificial intelligence processing is colliding with limits on Earth. People […]
Abu Dhabi is preparing to introduce electric seaglider services across the emirate by 2028, positioning the technology as a new pillar in its transport and tourism strategy after a multi-agency agreement signed on Friday set the framework for development, regulation and investment. The accord brings together the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the Integrated Transport Centre operating as Abu […]
Millennium Hotels and Resorts is sharpening its expansion strategy by placing the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey at the centre of its global growth plans, using the region’s aviation reach, investment climate and tourism depth to connect Asia with a wider set of international markets. Executives at the Singapore-based hospitality group say the MENAT region has moved beyond being a strong operating base to become a […]
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 […]
A $3tn pipeline of real estate and infrastructure projects across the Middle East and Africa between 2026 and 2030 is sharpening investor focus on the region’s capacity to sustain high growth into 2026, with the UAE expected to account for a substantial share of capital deployment, according to new industry assessments. Market projections point to project cash flows of about $795bn in the UAE over the same […]
Dubai-based property developer Binghatti has priced a $500 million five-year sukuk after attracting demand that significantly exceeded the issue size, underscoring sustained investor appetite for higher-yield Gulf credit despite tighter global financial conditions. The Islamic bond was priced on Thursday with a profit rate of 8.375 per cent, equivalent to a spread of 461.3 basis points over US Treasuries, according to transaction details. Orderbooks climbed beyond $2.2 […]
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 […]
Dubai-based luxury property developer Binghatti Holding Limited has instructed banks to arrange a series of fixed income investor calls starting Tuesday, 3 February 2026, as it prepares the ground for a benchmark-sized, five-year, US dollar-denominated sukuk offering, according to transaction details communicated to the market. The planned issuance will take the form of a Regulation S senior unsecured sukuk under the $1.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme […]
India has set out a strategic roadmap to accelerate domestic capabilities in robotics and physical artificial intelligence, signalling a push to reduce dependence on imported hardware and proprietary software while positioning the country as a competitive global supplier of intelligent machines. The plan, prepared by the Technology Advisory Group for Emerging Technologies, places indigenisation, software sovereignty and sector-focused deployment at the centre of the national approach, with healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture and media production identified as priority domains.
The roadmap comes as governments worldwide race to translate advances in artificial intelligence into physical systems that can operate autonomously in real-world environments. While software-led AI has seen rapid adoption, policymakers argue that long-term economic and strategic gains will hinge on control over robotics hardware, operating systems and embedded intelligence. India’s proposal reflects concerns that reliance on imported robots and closed platforms could expose critical sectors to supply-chain risks and limit domestic innovation.
At its core, the strategy seeks to build a full-stack robotics ecosystem, spanning sensors, actuators, edge computing, operating software, cloud integration and safety certification. Officials involved in drafting the document have stressed that the objective is not isolation but resilience, with domestic alternatives developed alongside international collaboration. The roadmap calls for common standards and open architectures to prevent vendor lock-in and to allow startups and research institutions to build interoperable systems.
Healthcare has emerged as an early focus area, driven by workforce shortages and rising demand for precision care. The roadmap highlights surgical assistance, rehabilitation devices, hospital logistics robots and elder-care support systems as near-term opportunities. Policymakers note that such applications demand high reliability and ethical safeguards, reinforcing the need for locally controlled software stacks and transparent algorithms. Parallel efforts are proposed to strengthen clinical validation pathways and align regulatory approvals with global benchmarks.
Manufacturing and logistics form another pillar, with the document pointing to collaborative robots, autonomous guided vehicles and smart warehousing as tools to raise productivity and improve workplace safety. India’s manufacturing sector, dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises, has historically lagged in robot adoption due to cost and skills barriers. The roadmap recommends targeted incentives, shared testing facilities and modular designs to lower entry thresholds, alongside large-scale skilling programmes to train technicians, operators and system integrators.
Agriculture features prominently, reflecting policy priorities around food security and rural incomes. The plan outlines the use of robotics for precision spraying, harvesting, soil analysis and post-harvest handling. Developers are encouraged to design systems suited to fragmented landholdings and diverse crops, rather than importing models built for large, mechanised farms elsewhere. Officials argue that domestically developed agricultural robots could also find markets across Asia and Africa, where similar conditions prevail.
An unusual inclusion is the media and creative sector, where robotics and physical AI are seen as enablers of immersive production, automated camera systems and smart broadcasting infrastructure. The roadmap suggests that integrating robotics with virtual production and generative tools could lower costs for newsrooms and studios while enhancing safety in hazardous reporting environments.
Beyond sectoral applications, the strategy places strong emphasis on software sovereignty. It calls for homegrown robotics operating systems, simulation platforms and AI frameworks that can be audited and customised. While global open-source projects are acknowledged as valuable foundations, the document urges sustained public funding to ensure domestic stewardship and long-term maintenance. Data governance and cybersecurity are flagged as critical, particularly for robots deployed in sensitive locations.
Financing and procurement reforms form another strand. The roadmap proposes dedicated funding windows for deep-tech robotics ventures, longer grant cycles to reflect extended development timelines and clearer pathways from research labs to commercial deployment. Public procurement is positioned as a market-shaping tool, with government agencies encouraged to pilot domestically developed robots in hospitals, warehouses and public infrastructure.
The roadmap also addresses ethical and social dimensions, including job displacement concerns and safety standards. Rather than framing robotics as a threat to employment, the document argues that productivity gains can create new roles in design, maintenance and supervision, provided reskilling keeps pace. It recommends national guidelines for human–robot interaction, liability frameworks and continuous monitoring of societal impact.
