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Storm alerts disrupt UAE flight schedules

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Travellers across the United Arab Emirates are being advised to plan journeys with caution as unstable weather conditions threaten to disrupt flight operations over the coming days, prompting major carriers to issue passenger advisories. Airlines including Emirates, Air Arabia and flydubai have urged customers to check flight statuses before departure and allow additional time at airports, citing the likelihood of delays and schedule […]

Quebec lawmakers press Air Canada chief exit

Quebec’s National Assembly has unanimously demanded the resignation of Air Canada chief executive Michael Rousseau, intensifying political pressure after his failure to speak French in a public message addressing a fatal aviation incident linked to LaGuardia Airport. The 92–0 vote, adopted across party lines, marks a rare show of unity in Quebec politics and underscores the sensitivity of language rights in the province. Lawmakers argued that the […]

Trump-Xi Summit Rescheduled On May 14-15 In Beijing Worries Japan And Taiwan

Emaar approves record dividend as growth accelerates

Emaar Properties has approved a dividend payout of AED8.8 billion following a strong financial performance for 2025, signalling confidence in its cash flows and long-term growth strategy. The decision was endorsed at the company’s annual general meeting, where shareholders backed a distribution equivalent to 100 per cent of capital. The approval underscores Emaar’s position as one of the Gulf’s most profitable real estate developers, supported by sustained […]

Gulf debt liquidity weakens amid conflict strain

Liquidity conditions in Gulf Cooperation Council dollar-denominated debt markets have deteriorated sharply as geopolitical tensions tied to the US-Israel and Iran conflict weigh on investor sentiment and trading activity, according to new assessments by Fitch Ratings. The agency reported that the average liquidity assessment score for GCC US dollar sukuk dropped to 45 on March 23, 2026, from 56 at the end of 2025. Conventional US dollar […]

TAO dips as geopolitics reshape crypto flows

Bittensor’s TAO token has fallen towards the $270 mark as escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz ripple through global markets, prompting investors to rotate capital across digital assets and reassess risk exposure tied to artificial intelligence-linked cryptocurrencies. The decline reflects a broader pullback in crypto markets as geopolitical uncertainty drives volatility across risk assets. Analysts point to heightened concerns over energy supply disruptions in the Gulf […]

Dubai expands pedestrian vision with Al Ras plan

Dubai has unveiled an ambitious expansion of its pedestrian infrastructure under a new “Dubai Walk” initiative, with authorities outlining plans to reshape parts of the historic Al Ras district into a walkable, transit-connected urban zone by 2027. The project, anchored in the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, aims to deliver 12 kilometres of pedestrian-friendly routes and 5 kilometres of dedicated cycling paths in Al Ras, one of the […]

Iran sets conditions for Hormuz transit

Iran has told global maritime authorities that foreign vessels may continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz provided they comply with Tehran’s regulations and are not linked to hostile military activity, signalling a calibrated approach to one of the world’s most sensitive shipping corridors. The message, conveyed in a formal communication to members of the International Maritime Organization, outlines a conditional framework rather than an outright restriction, even […]

US outlines roadmap to end Iran war

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   Washington has drawn up a 15-point framework aimed at halting the conflict with Iran, reflecting mounting pressure on the Trump administration to contain both military escalation and widening economic fallout, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The plan, described as an evolving diplomatic blueprint rather than a final settlement, is being positioned as a pathway to structured negotiations after weeks of […]

Dubai advances Al Ras pedestrian corridor project

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has awarded a contract to begin Phase I of a city-wide pedestrian infrastructure programme centred on Al Ras, marking a step in efforts to reshape mobility patterns in one of the emirate’s oldest commercial districts. Officials said the project forms part of the Dubai Walk Master Plan, a long-term initiative designed to expand walkability, improve connectivity between transit hubs and heritage areas, […]

Rain shuts parks across Sharjah, Ajman

Public parks in Sharjah and Ajman were temporarily closed as authorities responded to unstable weather conditions marked by rainfall and strong winds, with officials citing safety concerns for residents and visitors. Municipal authorities in both emirates announced the closures after forecasts from the National Centre of Meteorology warned of a period of unsettled weather across parts of the United Arab Emirates. The advisories pointed to intermittent rainfall, […]

Emirates warns travellers amid storm risks

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Emirates has issued a travel advisory urging passengers to check flight schedules as adverse weather conditions are expected to affect parts of the UAE, raising the prospect of disruptions across air travel and airport operations. The Dubai-based airline said customers travelling during the affected period should verify flight status before heading to the airport and allow additional time for their journeys. The alert […]

Amazon eyes AI phone to reboot Alexa

Amazon is developing an artificial intelligence-driven smartphone aimed at revitalising its voice assistant ecosystem, marking a strategic return to hardware after the commercial failure of its Fire Phone. The project, internally referred to as “Transformer”, is understood to centre on embedding generative AI deeply into the device’s operating system, signalling a shift from voice-first assistants to context-aware digital agents. The initiative comes at a time when large […]

Private credit’s meltdown will hurt Gulf SWFs and family offices

Matein Khalid The past eight weeks have seen a multi-trillion-dollar market cap meltdown. Wall Street developed a sudden aversion to software companies, viewing them as victims of the AI revolution. At the same time, the war in the Gulf has led to a sharp rise in the Volatility Index, the US dollar and US Treasury bond yields. These are macro headwinds for high-beta Nasdaq sectors, including software, and have […]

Bond markets are becoming Trump’s guard rail on war

Global bond markets are sending a message to the White House, and it’s one that cannot be ignored. This comes even as President Donald Trump hails “productive” talks with Iran aimed at ending the conflict, signalling a potential diplomatic off-ramp. Yet despite this, markets remain unconvinced that tensions will ease quickly. As tensions escalate between the US and Iran, investors aren’t responding in the way many would […]

AI music fraud scheme nets millions

A man has admitted orchestrating a large-scale fraud that used artificial intelligence to generate songs and automated bots to stream them on digital platforms, earning more than $8 million in illicit royalties, according to prosecutors. Michael Smith, 52, entered a guilty plea in a United States federal court to charges linked to wire fraud and money laundering after authorities uncovered what they described as one of the […]

Crypto shorts wiped as tensions ease

A sharp wave of liquidations swept through cryptocurrency markets after comments by Donald Trump signalling progress in talks with Iran triggered a rapid shift in investor sentiment, forcing traders betting on falling prices to unwind positions at speed. Market data showed that more than $265 million worth of short positions were liquidated within minutes as major digital assets surged. Bitcoin and Ethereum both recorded abrupt upward movements, […]

Resolv stablecoin collapse exposes deep liquidity gap

Resolv’s USR stablecoin has plunged by more than 70 per cent within days after an exploit drained roughly $25 million in Ether, leaving the decentralised finance protocol struggling to meet liabilities that significantly exceed its remaining assets. Data from blockchain trackers and market activity show USR trading near $0.27, far below its intended dollar peg, following a rapid loss of confidence among holders. The collapse has triggered […]

Primark launches UAE debut with Dubai Mall opening

Primark is set to enter the Gulf retail market with its first store in Dubai scheduled to open on March 26 at Dubai Mall, marking a significant step in the British-Irish fashion retailer’s expansion beyond its traditional European strongholds. The Dublin-founded company, known for its low-cost apparel and homeware, will simultaneously establish a presence across three major shopping centres in the UAE over a two-month period. Following […]

Bitcoin miners hold output despite mounting losses

Bitcoin miners are facing a widening gap between production costs and market prices, yet data shows a marked slowdown in selling activity, raising questions about strategy and resilience across the sector. Bitcoin has been trading near $68,000, while estimates of the average cost to mine a single coin have climbed towards $85,000 or higher for many operators. The divergence has been driven largely by a sharp rise […]

Cubans battle deepening crisis amid worsening shortages

Daily life across Cuba has become increasingly precarious as prolonged power cuts, dwindling fuel supplies and unreliable access to water combine to strain households already grappling with a fragile economy. Residents in Havana and provincial cities describe a routine shaped by uncertainty, with electricity outages stretching for hours and, in some regions, extending through entire days. The disruptions have intensified following tighter constraints on oil shipments, a […]

McGettigan’s owner buys Bla Bla Dubai

Vision Hospitality, operator of the McGettigan’s pub brand, has agreed to acquire the Dubai-based leisure venue Bla Bla Dubai as part of a strategy to deepen its footprint in the UAE’s competitive food and beverage and entertainment sector. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, will see the sprawling beachfront destination at Jumeirah Beach Residence rebranded as Bla Bla by McGettigan’s. The acquisition brings under Vision […]

UAE braces for rain wind and dust

Heavy rain, strong winds and widespread dust are set to affect large parts of the United Arab Emirates over the coming days, prompting authorities to issue alerts and step up preparedness measures across key sectors. The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast a period of unstable weather driven by a combination of low-pressure systems and shifting wind patterns, with conditions expected to vary sharply between regions. Officials […]

Pi token slides as supply pressure mounts

Pi Network’s digital token is facing sustained downward pressure, with its price falling about 5 per cent over a 24-hour period to hover near $0.19, extending a prolonged decline that has erased more than 90 per cent of its peak valuation. Market participants tracking the project say a combination of token unlocks, delayed ecosystem development and weak exchange traction is weighing on sentiment, raising concerns that the […]