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Envision 2025: du puts AI at the heart of UAE’s digital future

du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi underscored Dubai’s standing among the world’s top five cities for AI adoption during his keynote address

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Oracle nears $1tn valuation, Ellison edges toward richest-person title

Co-founder Ellison saw his net worth rise by nearly $100bn to $392.6bn, largely due to his 41 per cent stake in Oracle

Emirates rolls out Premium Economy across fleet, unlocks Skywards Rewards

Emirates rolls out Premium Economy across fleet, unlocks Skywards Rewards

By March 2026, Emirates will serve 68 cities with aircraft fitted with its Premium Economy product

Joby and Uber to integrate Blade air mobility services into Uber app

Blade’s services currently operate through a network of landing points with dedicated passenger lounge

Titanium Escrow's CEO on crossing $5bn in transactions, regional M&A activity

Titanium Escrow’s CEO on crossing $5bn in transactions, regional M&A activity

Ibrahim Kamalmaz discusses the firm’s key milestones, regional M&A growth, and evolving corporate payment infrastructure in the Middle East

Surge in domestic travel and lounge usage across Saudi, reports Dragonpass

Surge in domestic travel, lounge usage across Saudi, reports Dragonpass

Domestic travel in Saudi Arabia increased by 126 per cent between 2024 and 2025, more than doubling the number of domestic trips in just one year, according to Dragonpass

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Low-code, AI adoption surges in MEA as CIOs tackle app backlogs, finds report

In the Middle East and Africa region, low-code adoption is rising sharply, particularly in government, banking, financial services, insurance and energy sectors

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What UAE retailers can learn from China’s evolving luxury market

In both China and the UAE, watches and jewelry are highly favored as investment purchases, reveals Silvia Coleman, vice president of Thought Leadership at CXG

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Shift to digital apps for remittances grows in UAE, Saudi Arabia, shows report

Remittances remain central to how people in the UAE support families abroad, with 49 per cent sending money for humanitarian or family needs

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Sheikh Ahmed inaugurates Dubai Health Center for Innovation and Technology

The Dhs10m centre was established with contributions from the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation and the AW Rostamani Group, channelled via Al Jalila Foundation

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Dubai tightens teacher hiring and conduct rules in private schools

The Staff Deregistration Technical Guide sets out how schools should respond to misconduct and applies across all KHDA-regulated private education institutions

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AI platform transforms sustainability reporting for UAE real estate sector

With SustainInsight, companies can upload documents directly into the platform, which uses AI and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to automatically generate reports aligned with international frameworks

New Taraf–Masdar City partnership to deliver over 1,000 homes in Abu Dhabi

New Taraf–Masdar City partnership to deliver over 1,000 homes in Abu Dhabi

The masterplan features more than 1,000 single-family homes, including two- to six-bedroom villas and townhouses

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MBZUAI, G42 launch open-source AI reasoning system K2 Think

K2 Think extends MBZUAI’s open-source family of models including Jais (Arabic), NANDA (Hindi) and SHERKALA (Kazakh), and builds on K2-65B

Net proceeds from Sobha's Green sukuk will be directed towards eligible green projects, aligned with ICMA Green Bond Principles and validated by an independent Second Party Opinion from DNV

Sobha Realty raises $750m in inaugural green sukuk, oversubscribed 2.8 times

Regional investors accounted for 56 per cent of allocations and international investors 44 per cent

General Catalyst backs UAE proptech PRYPCO in pre-Series A round

General Catalyst backs UAE proptech PRYPCO in pre-series A round

The deal underscores PRYPCO’s position as one of the region’s fastest-growing proptech platforms, with the company already facilitating close to Dhs10bn in mortgages

Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road expansion to handle 14,000 vehicles per hour

Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road expansion to handle 14,000 vehicles per hour

The initiative is part of the RTA’s broader strategy to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion across the emirate’s major road networks

iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3 and more: Apple confirms UAE prices, availability

iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3 and more: Apple confirms UAE prices, availability

The iPhone 17 series introduces powerful new processors, industry-leading camera systems with 48MP Fusion technology

Apple launches slim iPhone 17 Air, new AirPods and watch in holiday refresh

The iPhone 17 Air, Apple’s thinnest model yet at 5.6 millimetres, starts at $999 and will be available from 19 September

Dubai issues new regulation to strengthen tourist transport sector Image RTA_Dubai Media Office

Dubai’s RTA, DET issue new regulation to strengthen tourist transport sector

The regulation was issued under Administrative Decision No 97 of 2025, which implements Executive Council Resolution No 107 of 2023 governing tourist transport activity in Dubai

Emirates ID renewal made easy: UAE introduces one-step process

Emirates ID renewal made easy: UAE introduces one-step process

The system automatically sets the card’s validity period based on the applicant’s age, following the same approach used for UAE passports

Dubai goes digital: WHX Tech sets stage for health innovation in AI, policy

Dubai goes digital: WHX Tech sets stage for health innovation in AI, policy

The event, running through September 10, marks a major milestone in the UAE’s strategic efforts to become a global hub for health innovation

UAE’s AI healthcare leap: The future of medicine is already here

UAE’s AI healthcare leap: The future of medicine is already here

A central pillar of the UAE’s digital health strategy is Riayah, a national health data platform that unifies medical records across the country

Dubai launches first sand equestrian track in Hatta to boost tourism

Dubai launches first sand equestrian track in Hatta to boost tourism

Visitors can ride hired horses or bring their own to navigate the natural surroundings

UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant marks first year of full-fleet operations

UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant marks first year of full-fleet operations

The facility has also fostered a highly skilled Emirati-led workforce, with over 2,000 UAE nationals contributing to its development and operations alongside international experts

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Abu Dhabi’s ADGM reports more than 11,000 active licences, strong growth in H1

As ADGM approaches its 10th anniversary in October, the centre continues to focus on long-term impact through regulatory innovation, institutional partnerships, and a resilient ecosystem for global finance

1 billion passengers and counting: UAE aviation marks major milestone for decade

1 billion passengers and counting: UAE aviation marks major milestone

The UAE ranked first worldwide in the air transport quality index and was placed among the top 10 globally in five other indicators, according to the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre

The circular economy takes flight: Insights on aviation’s sustainable future

The circular economy takes flight: Insights on aviation’s sustainable future

Airlines operating in a cost-constrained, post-pandemic landscape are now “sweating the asset” longer than ever — and they need dependable, certified partners to help them do it, says Aeras Aviation’s CEO

UAE’s healthcare revolution: AI, robots, data redefine medicine

UAE’s healthcare revolution: AI, robots, data redefine medicine

In procedures like endoscopy, where a camera is inserted into the body, AI modules help detect cancers or anomalies in real time

r David Wartenweiler, CIO at Habib Bank AG Zurich on seizing opportunities in Islamic investing

Habib Bank AG Zurich’s Dr David Wartenweiler on building purpose-driven portfolios 

As demand for Sharia-compliant portfolios rises, Habib Bank AG Zurich’s CIO explains how the bank blends Islamic principles with Swiss best practices to deliver purpose-driven, ethical investments