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F1 confirms Abu Dhabi finale will go ahead as planned, with 99% of tickets sold

Gareth van Zyl

F1 confirms Abu Dhabi finale will go ahead as planned, with 99% of tickets sold

GCC outward workers’ remittances hit a record $161bn in 2025

Neesha Salian

GCC outward workers’ remittances hit a record $161bn in 2025

Gulf will remain an aviation powerhouse, says former Etihad CEO James Hogan

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Gulf will remain an aviation powerhouse, says former Etihad CEO James Hogan

Aviation

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Jeddah Tower delayed to late 2028 as it tops 116 floors

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Jeddah Tower delayed to late 2028 as it tops 116 floors

Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

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Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

Sheikh Mohammed sets out his 7 rules for life in Dubai

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Sheikh Mohammed sets out his 7 rules for life in Dubai

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It is truly remarkable to see how the UAE’s non-oil private sector has driven the nation’s economic diversification efforts, contributing heavily to the GDP, employment, and business growth.

HE Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh

HE Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh

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AI is redefining retail: Now it’s time to operationalise it

AI is redefining retail: Now it’s time to operationalise it

Saudi introduces new conditions for food importers and ice cream shops

Saudi introduces new conditions for food importers and ice cream shops

G7 agrees to coordinated 100 million barrel release to stabilise energy markets

G7 agrees to coordinated 100 million barrel release to stabilise energy markets

Global Food Week 2026 to bring FAO, WOAH and policymakers to Abu Dhabi

Global Food Week 2026 to bring FAO, WOAH and policymakers to Abu Dhabi

Binance AI-driven risk systems protect 8 million users, prevent $4.6bn in potential losses

Binance AI-driven risk systems protect 8 million users, prevent $4.6bn in potential losses

Saudi Eksab, IDB Invest, CAF and IDC Network launch Latin America impact fund

Saudi Eksab, IDB Invest, CAF and IDC Network launch Latin America impact fund

Industry

Saudi Crown Prince launches CEER’s first electric vehicles

Saudi Crown Prince launches CEER’s first electric vehicles

Industry, Automotive

BMW brings AI-powered vehicle configurator to ChatGPT

Industry, Automotive

BMW brings AI-powered vehicle configurator to ChatGPT

DMCC launches incentives package to cut costs for 26,000 Dubai businesses

Industry, Dubai

DMCC launches incentives package to cut costs for 26,000 Dubai businesses

SITA expands airline AI strategy with Big Blue Analytics acquisition

Industry, Aviation

SITA expands airline AI strategy with Big Blue Analytics acquisition

Technology

Google raises AI stakes with Gemini 4 Argon, its most powerful model yet

Google raises AI stakes with Gemini 4 Argon, its most powerful model yet

AI adoption among UAE businesses rises to 72 per cent, AWS report finds

AI adoption among UAE businesses rises to 72 per cent, AWS report finds

Shure launches IntelliMix Bar Pro in GCC

Shure launches IntelliMix Bar Pro in GCC

Jasim Al Awadi highlights du Tech’s focus on sovereign cloud, GPU-as-a-service and agentic AI

Technology, Brand View

Jasim Al Awadi highlights du Tech’s focus on sovereign cloud, GPU-as-a-service and agentic AI

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RTA rolls out new driving-test system in Dubai: Here’s what’s changing

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The battery is boss: Where the new REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G scores

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In pictures: Sheikh Hamdan visits heroic flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar

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Sheikh Mohammed sets out his 7 rules for life in Dubai

Former Etihad CEO James Hogan on the future of Gulf aviation

Former Etihad CEO James Hogan on the future of Gulf aviation

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Ian Fairservice on 30 years of Gulf Business — and why content is still king

Ian Fairservice on 30 years of Gulf Business — and why content is still king

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AI agents are the new insider risk: Why real-time governance matters

AI agents are the new insider risk: Why real-time governance matters

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From prevention to containment: Rethinking cybersecurity in the age of AI

From prevention to containment: Rethinking cybersecurity in the age of AI

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UAE’s next phase of economic growth | HE Abdulla Al Saleh at Gulf Business Awards 2026

UAE’s next phase of economic growth | HE Abdulla Al Saleh at Gulf Business Awards 2026

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VinFast Middle East’s CEO Prashanth Rao on the Gulf’s accelerating EV shift

VinFast Middle East’s CEO Prashanth Rao on the Gulf’s accelerating EV shift

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From Riyadh to Hong Kong: How LEAP became a global tech powerhouse

From Riyadh to Hong Kong: How LEAP became a global tech powerhouse

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Why 450+ North American companies are betting on Saudi Arabia

Why 450+ North American companies are betting on Saudi Arabia

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GCC

GCC outward workers’ remittances hit a record $161bn in 2025

GCC outward workers’ remittances hit a record $161bn in 2025

Workers’ remittances as a percentage of the gross domestic product (GDP) of GCC countries stood at approximately 6.6 per cent in 2025

Tourists could soon travel across the GCC with one visa: Key details to know

Entrepreneur Prateek Suri launches Emarald in Gulf building materials push

From 140 to just 6: Shipping traffic via Hormuz falls to new daily low

Aviation

Gulf will remain an aviation powerhouse, says former Etihad CEO James Hogan

Gulf will remain an aviation powerhouse, says former Etihad CEO James Hogan

The veteran aviation executive says Gulf carriers can weather the current regional disruption as Saudi Arabia, Africa and new technology reshape the global industry

‘Sorry, I’m crying’: Heroic flydubai pilot speaks to Modi from UAE hospital bed

‘Sorry, I’m crying’: Heroic flydubai pilot speaks to Modi from UAE hospital bed

Emirates flight to London diverts to Frankfurt after passenger medical emergency

Update: flydubai confirms altercation on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

UAE suspends flights by Iranian airlines until further notice

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Saddle Group’s Mohammed Al Falasi on building an Emirati hospitality group

Insights

UAE net-zero drive creates opportunities for Indian firms

UAE net-zero drive creates opportunities for Indian firms

Insights, Trade, Sustainability

GCC ranks among global AI adoption leaders as 93% of frontline workers use it weekly: BCG

Insights, Artificial Intelligence

GCC ranks among global AI adoption leaders as 93% of frontline workers use it weekly: BCG

The GCC has built the market, now it needs to build the investor, says CFI Financial Group’s CEO

The GCC has built the market, now it needs to build the investor, says CFI Financial Group’s CEO

Optro’s Richard Chambers on what UAE boards get wrong about business continuity

Optro’s Richard Chambers on what UAE boards get wrong about business continuity

Economy

Oman GDP growth to reach 3.5% in 2026: Standard Chartered

Oman GDP growth to reach 3.5% in 2026: Standard Chartered

Opening an SME in the UAE? This new Shams partnership could simplify your banking

Opening an SME in the UAE? This new Shams partnership could simplify your banking

US Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023 as inflation stays high

US Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023 as inflation stays high

UAE ministry announces VAT rule changes: Key details for businesses

UAE ministry announces VAT rule changes: Key details for businesses

Travel

Planning a winter escape? Etihad offers 30% off flights to 8 destinations

Planning a winter escape? Etihad offers 30% off flights to 8 destinations

Trip.com’s Siddharth Sudhakar on the rise of agentic travel

Travel, Technology

Trip.com’s Siddharth Sudhakar on the rise of agentic travel

Dubai’s new ‘Click & Travel’ can process immigration checks in 12-15 seconds

Travel, Aviation

Dubai’s new ‘Click & Travel’ can process immigration checks in 12-15 seconds

Jakarta airport shuts down: Flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha disrupted

Jakarta airport shuts down: Flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha disrupted

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