Omniyat unveils Beyond, new waterfront project

5 things to know about Beyond, Omniyat’s luxury development company

Headquartered in Dubai, Beyond is backed by Omniyat’s full resources and experience but is taking a more wide-ranging approach

RAK has a new real estate investment summit

The summit features a carefully curated agenda, keynote addresses, investment talks, panel discussions, and immersive networking sessions

Join our tech panel event on April 23 in Dubai

The high-level panel event will bring together senior voices from telecoms, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, and e-mobility

Emaar unveils bumper Dhs8.8bn dividend for shareholders

Emaar’s financial results for 2024 reflected strong operational performance and continued growth across its key business segments

du launches new Business Roamer Plan

The plan promises hassle-free global connectivity with no hidden costs, supporting professionals who need to stay connected across borders

Must attend event: AEON Clinic brings CME accredited masterclass in Dubai

The masterclass will serve as a global platform bridging the gap between cutting-edge scientific discoveries and their real-world application in patient care.

Citigroup reduces bonuses paid in 2024 for regulatory fixes

In 2024 the committee paid 68 per cent of the maximum bonus amount, which was not disclosed by the bank, lower than in the previous two years

Bloom Living: Reimagined premium community living in Abu Dhabi

The focal point at Bloom Living will be a large lake around which residents can walk, run, and cycle on designated trails

Dubai's DET, Amazon launch accelerator for SMEs

Amazon, Google sign pledge to support tripling of nuclear energy capacity by 2050

Shale company Occidental and Japanese heavy machinery maker IHI Corp also added their names to the pledge

Musk’s Starlink, India’s Reliance sign surprise satellite internet deal

The deal follows a similar partnership announcement between Starlink and India’s No. 2 telecom player Bharti Airtel a day before

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Alpha Data debuts on ADX, raises Dhs600m from IPO

Upon listing, Alpha Data’s market capitalisation stood at approximately Dhs1.5bn, reinforcing its strong position in the UAE’s technology sector

Meta

Facebook owner Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip

Meta, which also owns Instagram and WhatsApp, has forecast total 2025 expenses of $114bn to $119bn, including up to $65 billion in capital expenditure

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600 companies now have their regional HQ in Saudi

The modern infrastructure and the other facilities are also attracting the international firms to the country

Jaywan-Visa partnership: How will these debit, prepaid cards benefit customers

Both Al Etihad Payments and Visa will be working with financial institutions, fintech companies, and merchant partners to issue the co-badged cards to their customers

WhatsApp

WhatsApp launches ‘Lists’ in UAE: What the new feature has to offer

With this feature, WhatsApp users can filter their chats into custom categories of their choice

Accelerating women’s leadership in the workplace: Professor Fiona Robson, head of Edinburgh Business School and Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Duba, shares insights. 

Insights: Accelerating women’s leadership in the workplace 

Women continue to face barriers in reaching senior leadership roles, and to accelerate progress organisations must foster mentorship, remove biases, provide opportunities, and champion workplace flexibility 

Iraq to oppose new OPEC+ oil production cuts

Oil set for biggest weekly drop since October on tariff uncertainty

US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 8 cents, or 0.08 per cent, to $66.44 a barrel

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

Oil falls as market eyes OPEC+ output increase, US tariffs

Brent futures fell 24 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $70.80 a barrel at 0500 GMT

Huawei

Huawei Cloud unveils AI-native solutions at MWC 2025

Huawei Cloud’s growth outside China has been significant, with the company reporting a more than 50 per cent expansion in 2024.

Good news for EV drivers: New charging stations to come up in Dubai

Customers will be able to pay both the EV charging tariff and the parking fee in a single transaction using Parkin’s app

Trump administration: How has it affected Crypto markets

Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs

The tariff actions, which could upend nearly $2.2 trillion in two-way annual US trade went live at 12:01am EST (0501 GMT)

Bitcoin breaches $64,000 as records beckon

Bitcoin jumps, shares cling to hopes for tariff relief

US President Donald Trump on social media announced five digital assets he expected to include in a new reserve, including bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana and cardano

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Hayyan: Redefining eco-living in Sharjah

Alef Group’s Hayyan community offers a harmonious blend of sustainability, modernity, and natural beauty, showcasing the largest swimmable lagoon in Sharjah, green corridors, and eco-friendly living initiatives for a thriving future

Video: Dubai’s RTA unveils cashless payments, free Wi-Fi for commuters

The Wi-Fi service will undergo continuous evaluation to facilitate its expansion and enhancement

How IRTH Group and Rove Hotels are crafting urban living

How IRTH Group and Rove Hotels are crafting urban living

The partnership has launched more than 1,800 residential units in the past 18 months, amounting to a development value exceeding Dhs3bn

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Gold set for biggest weekly drop since November: Good time to invest?

The dollar index was set for a weekly gain of 0.7 per cent so far, making greenback-priced gold more expensive for foreign buyers

Bitcoin tops $72,000 as demand frenzy intensifies

Bitcoin slides more than 5% to lowest since November 11

The world’s largest cryptocurrency has shed a quarter of its market value since mid-December

Great List debuts in Dubai: A curated dining guide for business and leisure

As Dubai continues to elevate its dining scene, Great List arrives as an exclusive city guide catering to high-calibre dining experiences

Dubai: New traffic signal control system to reduce congestion by 20%

This is expected to play a key role in reducing the duration of commutes

Abu Dhabi and China sign key deals, strengthen bilateral ties

Abu Dhabi and China sign key agreements, strengthen ties

Chinese investments in the UAE have increased by 16 per cent, while UAE investments in China soared by 120 per cent.