Britain’s much-trumpeted trade understanding with Washington is under mounting strain after a United States Supreme Court ruling curtailed key elements of President Donald Trump’s tariff authority, raising the prospect that the UK could emerge as one of the most exposed partners in a rapidly changing trade order. For months, ministers in London had pointed to preferential access secured under a revised bilateral framework with the White House, […]
More than 40 million people across the eastern United States were under blizzard warnings as a powerful winter storm pushed towards the Atlantic seaboard on Sunday, threatening to dump up to two feet of snow and unleash fierce winds from the Mid-Atlantic to New England. Forecasters warned that the system, driven by a rapidly intensifying low-pressure area offshore, could rank among the most significant winter storms to […]
Hungary has threatened to block the European Union’s 20th package of sanctions against Russia, escalating tensions within the bloc as Budapest links its support to the resumption of Russian oil deliveries. The warning underscores deep divisions in Brussels over how far to push punitive measures against Moscow while safeguarding member states’ energy security. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government has indicated it could withhold approval for fresh restrictions […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s Museum of the Future has welcomed more than five million visitors since opening its doors on 22 February 2022, marking a milestone that underscores its growing role as a global platform for innovation, science and cultural dialogue. Situated along Sheikh Zayed Road, the torus-shaped landmark has become one of the city’s most recognisable institutions, blending immersive exhibitions with research-driven initiatives. Officials said […]
Urban smog and industrial emissions are amplifying the intensity of fire tornadoes in major wildfire zones, with scientists warning that polluted air is contributing to atmospheric conditions that favour the formation of violent, spinning columns of flame. Fire tornadoes, or “fire whirls”, arise when intense heat from large blazes interacts with unstable air, generating rotating updrafts that can stretch hundreds of metres high. While such phenomena have […]
Copper prices edged higher on Friday but remained on course for a third consecutive weekly decline, as a firmer US dollar and persistent concerns over global demand continued to weigh on sentiment across industrial metals markets. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange climbed during morning trade, recovering from earlier losses as short-covering set in ahead of the weekend. Despite the rebound, prices have retreated over […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai President Donald Trump has declared an immediate increase of the global tariff rate to 15 per cent, intensifying a high-stakes confrontation over trade policy following a ruling by the United States Supreme Court that he exceeded his authority with earlier broad tariff measures. The move comes as he invoked a different legal framework to maintain pressure on foreign producers and to limit what […]
Belgian accessories brand Kipling is sharpening its focus on the Gulf as it unveils a redesigned flagship at Dubai Mall, betting that immersive retail and a renewed emphasis on its playful DNA will reconnect it with shoppers across the region. Domitille Parent, a senior executive overseeing the label’s regional strategy, said the store’s overhaul marks more than a cosmetic refresh. It signals a broader repositioning aimed […]
A new artificial intelligence system developed by Chinese researchers, known as DeepRare, is poised to transform the diagnosis of rare diseases by offering significantly higher accuracy and transparent reasoning than conventional methods. DeepRare, built on a multi-agent architecture incorporating large language models and specialised analytical tools, processes complex clinical information — from free-text symptom descriptions to genetic test results — and generates ranked diagnostic hypotheses paired with […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Rolling road closures will be enforced across parts of Abu Dhabi on Sunday afternoon as the UAE Tour concludes with its final stage, prompting authorities to advise motorists to plan ahead and expect delays. Abu Dhabi Police and the Integrated Transport Centre confirmed that temporary traffic diversions will be introduced along key corridors linked to the race route, with closures moving in tandem […]
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has set out a proposal to integrate artificial intelligence into decentralised autonomous organisations, arguing that carefully designed “AI stewards” could strengthen governance while preserving privacy and resisting coercion. Buterin’s concept centres on deploying AI agents within DAO frameworks to assist with proposal analysis, moderation and vote verification, while relying on cryptographic safeguards such as zero-knowledge proofs and secure multi-party computation to shield voter […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabian Oil Co, known globally as Saudi Aramco, is forecast to post a net profit of 91.9 billion Saudi riyals in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a 5.9 per cent increase compared to the same period a year earlier but a 5.5 per cent decline from the third quarter, according to earnings estimates by AlJazira Capital. The projections reflect the […]
The United Kingdom has moved to impose legally binding obligations on technology companies to take down abusive or non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours of them being flagged, aiming to strengthen protections against online harms that disproportionately affect women and girls. Under amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill, firms that do not comply could face fines of up to 10 per cent of their global revenue […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai United Arab Emirates is advancing an ambitious programme to use laser pulses in clouds in an effort to increase rainfall, positioning the desert nation at the forefront of experimental weather modification as it seeks long-term water security. Scientists at the Technology Innovation Institute, the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council, are testing ground-based laser systems designed to influence the […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Smart Accommodation for Residential Complexes Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, has signed a non-binding Heads of Terms agreement with Tamimi Group to develop a 4,000-bed staff accommodation complex in Riyadh, marking one of the larger purpose-built housing projects aimed at supporting the kingdom’s expanding workforce. The proposed development, announced on 17 February, will be located in the capital and is […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities has inaugurated a 5 megawatt-peak grid-connected solar photovoltaic plant in Berbera, marking a significant step in Somaliland’s efforts to diversify its energy mix and curb dependence on diesel generation. The project, developed under a public-private partnership model, is accompanied by the launch of the Green Berbera initiative aimed at accelerating renewable energy adoption and sustainable infrastructure in the […]
Dragonfly Capital has secured $650 million for its fourth investment vehicle, pressing ahead with fresh commitments to digital asset infrastructure even as senior partners describe the current venture climate in crypto as a “mass extinction event”. The San Francisco and Singapore-based firm said the new capital will be directed towards foundational blockchain systems, stablecoins, on-chain financial services and tokenised real-world assets, signalling a long-term strategy despite persistent […]
Sega Sammy Holdings announced a substantial impairment charge against Finnish studio Rovio Entertainment as part of its financial results for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, underscoring challenges in its bid to expand mobile gaming revenue and prompting strategic shifts in its broader gaming portfolio. The company recorded an impairment loss close to US $200 million linked to Rovio’s performance, coinciding with a sharp fall in […]
China is set to eliminate import tariffs on goods from 53 African nations from 1 May 2026, a sweeping policy shift that extends duty-free access to almost the entire continent and aims to deepen trade ties and economic cooperation between Beijing and Africa. The government announcement confirms that the move will apply to all tariff lines for countries with which China has formal diplomatic relations, excluding only […]
Anthropic has enabled its Claude artificial intelligence system to edit files directly within software development environments, marking a significant escalation in the race to build autonomous coding agents capable of handling complex engineering tasks with limited human intervention. The capability allows Claude to read, modify and write code across structured repositories, moving beyond code suggestions in chat windows to targeted alterations inside live projects. Developers can grant […]
African Development Bank Group has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s efforts to expand agricultural production and curb reliance on food imports, reinforcing Abuja’s push to tackle food inflation and strengthen rural incomes. Board members of the AfDB cleared the financing to scale up priority investments across key value chains, targeting improved productivity, better access to inputs and enhanced storage and processing capacity. The funding […]
Metaplanet has reported a dramatic acceleration in earnings, posting a 738 per cent year-on-year rise in revenue and a 1,700 per cent jump in operating profit, underscoring the impact of its aggressive digital asset strategy and restructuring drive. The Tokyo-listed company, which has repositioned itself as a corporate holder of bitcoin, disclosed the figures in its latest financial update, signalling a sharp turnaround from its earlier years […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Havelock One Interiors has completed the full fit-out of SOCO, a new family entertainment concept developed by Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment and launched at City Centre Mirdif in Dubai, marking another high-profile addition to the region’s expanding leisure and lifestyle sector. The Bahrain-headquartered interior fit-out specialist said the project involved the turnkey delivery of a multi-zone “social jungle” environment designed to blend interactive […]
Strategy has said it could withstand a collapse in bitcoin’s price to $8,000 and still service its roughly $6 billion in net debt, outlining contingency plans that include converting portions of its borrowings into equity if market conditions deteriorate sharply. The Virginia-based software company, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has become one of the largest corporate holders of bitcoin under executive chairman Michael Saylor. Its balance sheet is […]
