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Decentralised AI reshapes tech power balance

Centralised control of artificial intelligence is facing a serious challenge as decentralised networks gather pace, promising to dilute the dominance of technology giants and open development to a broader community of users and developers.…

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IHC to launch Judan Financial powerhouse

Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company has unveiled plans to establish Judan Financial Holding, an artificial intelligence-enabled global financial services platform expected…

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Middle East funds tilt further towards private markets

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Institutional investors across the Middle East are signalling a deeper commitment to private markets as portfolio diversification…

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UAE sharpens role as pharma innovation hub

UAE is steadily positioning itself as a global reference point for pharmaceutical innovation, backed by regulatory maturity, public-private collaboration and an…

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MENA IPO markets raise $1.7bn from ten listings

Capital markets across the Middle East and North Africa recorded ten initial public offerings that raised a combined $1.7bn in the…

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ADNIC plans GIFT City entry as global push widens

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company is preparing to establish a branch in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, positioning the insurer among a…

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OPEC+ holds supply line as Iran risk lifts crude

Oil prices extended gains as OPEC+ signalled it would keep production levels unchanged, choosing caution over a pre-emptive response to higher…

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Aviation growth drives trade and tourism

Civil aviation stands at the centre of economic expansion, tourism development and global connectivity as governments and industry leaders recalibrate policies…

How game design reshaped Gen Z attention
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How game design reshaped Gen Z attention

Video games once trained patience through repetition and failure, according to a senior psychologist who says the design logic of modern…

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AD Ports strengthens Spain maritime footprint

AD Ports Group has agreed to acquire full ownership of Balenciaga Astilleros Shipyard, one of Spain’s long-established shipbuilding and repair facilities,…

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Trump threatens 25% tariffs for Iran trade

President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country conducting business with Iran would face a 25% tariff on trade with…

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Emrill clears Downtown Dubai in record time

Public spaces across Downtown Dubai were restored in under 55 minutes after New Year’s Eve celebrations, as Emrill completed a large-scale…

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Gemini security flaw raises phishing fears

A newly identified vulnerability affecting Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence system has heightened concerns about the exposure of Gmail users to sophisticated…

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Saudi Arabia seeks to curb UAE sway in Yemen

Riyadh is moving to sideline Abu Dhabi’s influence in Yemen as strains deepen between the two Gulf neighbours, according to people…

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Venezuela oil flows steady after Maduro seizure

Venezuela’s state-run oil industry continued operating without interruption on Saturday despite a dramatic United States operation that led to the capture…