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 slip on concerns over US-China trade tensions

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

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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

Record gold prices shift Indian festive demand toward coins over jewellery

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.

Dubizzle Group acquires Egypt automotive platform Hatla2ee

The UAE-based classifieds unicorn, Dubizzle Group, operates leading brands such as dubizzle, Bayut, and DriveArabia across the MENA region

HUAWEI Mate XT: The world’s first triple-foldable smartphone

HUAWEI Mate XT: The world’s first triple-foldable smartphone

The HUAWEI Mate XT is a leap into the future of foldable smartphones, combining sleek design, incredible display technology, and groundbreaking features

Zoom, center3 partner for node deployment in Saudi Arabia

This initiative introduces high-performance infrastructure to address the increasing demand for low-latency conferencing

UAE’s Fujairah marine fuel sales extend monthly climb

The bunker volumes were up 3.7 per cent from December, but down 6.8 per cent compared to the same month last year

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Gold price rises: Here’s what it means for traders

The dollar index hovered near a two-month low as traders assessed recent weaker-than-expected US economic data

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Designing cities: UK architects support the Middle East’s urban transformation

From sustainable projects like Masdar City and innovative transport systems, the Gulf region is partnering with UK expertise to achieve its urban ambitions by combining modern design with cultural relevance

Empower reports Dhs3.3bn in revenues in 2024

The company has successfully leveraged Dubai’s economic landscape to achieve its strategic goals

Gold set for 7th weekly gain: What it means for investors

Gold set for 7th weekly gain: What it means for investors

The market is slightly overbought, which can create some technical profit booking after nearing the $3,000 level

DeepFest spotlights women driving innovation

A number of female industry leaders and entrepreneurs took to the DeepFest stage, championing the sector’s drive for gender equality

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Grok 3: This AI chatbot, ChatGPT challenger is to release soon

Grok 3 is outperforming anything that’s been released

LEAP 2025: How tech will transform Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup

The World Cup is not the result – it is a milestone in a journey that Saudi Arabia is continuously investing in

Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi Motors to explore business integration synergies

Revealed: Inside the collapse of Nissan and Honda’s $60bn mega deal

Years of faltering sales and management turmoil had left Nissan a diminished force

Dubai International Boat Show 2025: All You Need to Know

Dubai International Boat Show 2025: All you need to know

This premier maritime event will take place at Dubai Harbour for the fourth consecutive year

Etihad Salam Telecom’s next leap: AI, 5G, and Saudi Vision 2030

Abdullah Mohammad Khorami, Chief Business Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company, discusses emerging trends and strategic partnerships

LEAP 2025: AI data centre, key tech deals signed

The data centre will boast of a a capacity of 1.5 gigawatts in Oxagon – the floating industrial city being developed in the Red Sea.