Dubai rolls out ‘Jabr’ system to simplify, digitise bereavement procedures

Dubai rolls out ‘Jabr’ system to simplify, digitise bereavement procedures

DHA said the updated system reduces emotional and financial burden on families, while supporting its goal of improving overall quality of life

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Global valuations peak as 2026 outlook turns cautious; UAE remains bright spot, shows report

Despite the more cautious global backdrop, the UAE continues to strengthen its position as an investment and innovation hub

RTA expands taxi ride-sharing service trial

Dubai’s RTA to expand taxi ride-sharing service in six-month trial

The authority said the initiative supports efforts to ease congestion by allowing multiple passengers to share a single taxi, cutting the number of vehicles on the road and reducing emissions

Stellar ambitions: Elie Saab Jr on building a global lifestyle brand through design

Stellar ambitions: Elie Saab Jr on building a global lifestyle brand through design

Elie Saab Jr discusses the vision behind Stellar by ELIE SAAB in Abu Dhabi and the strategic expansion of their authentic, enduring branded residences across the GCC

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Saudi economy grows 4.8% in Q3 on strength of oil, non-oil sectors

Quarter-on-quarter, oil activities increased by 3.3 per cent, non-oil activities rose by 0.6 per cent, and government activities grew by 1.1 per cent, the data showed

Mubadala and Aldar launch Dhs60bn joint venture to expand Al Maryah Island

At the core of the development is a major enhancement of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

Saudi Arabia dominates MENA hospitality market growth shows data released ahead of FHS

US fund manager Guggenheim plans deeper Saudi engagement, explores Riyadh office

Gulf states have accelerated efforts to diversify their economies away from hydrocarbons for longer-term sustainable growth, investing heavily in non-oil sectors like financial services, tourism, technology and manufacturing

Buying plane tickets with crypto: Emirates to explore the option

Binance achieves major regulatory breakthrough with ADGM approval

Binance.com is expected to begin its ADGM-regulated activities on January 5, 2026

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IndiGo shares plunge 7.5% as staffing crisis triggers mass cancellations

On Sunday, the civil aviation watchdog gave the firm 24 hours to explain why it should not face regulatory action

Jameel Motors' Youssef Hussein on EVs, expansion and future of mobility

Jameel Motors’ Youssef Hussein on EVs, expansion and future of mobility

Jameel Motors’ CCO explains how the company is supporting the shift to electric commercial fleets, providing an end-to-end ecosystem of vehicles, financing, and infrastructure to meet net zero goals

DP World to modernise Afghanistan’s Torkham, Hairatan border crossings

DP World to modernise Afghanistan’s Torkham, Hairatan border crossings

Afghanistan will continue to provide sovereign border functions, including customs, immigration, security and regulatory oversight, working alongside DP World to ensure seamless and secure operations

FLAG’s Carl Grivner on building subsea networks to bridge the global digital divide

FLAG’s Carl Grivner on building subsea networks to bridge the global digital divide

Flag’s CEO lays out why today’s infrastructure model is becoming unsustainable and how subsea innovation can narrow the digital divide

Massive mobility push: RTA unveils new bus shelters, driver training branch

Dubai’s RTA has completed 595 public bus passenger shelters as part of a wider project to install 762 shelters across multiple key districts

Majid Al Futtaim's Khalifa Bin Braik on City Centre Deira's legacy, retail strategy

Majid Al Futtaim’s Khalifa Bin Braik on City Centre Deira’s legacy, retail strategy

Khalifa Bin Braik, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Asset Mangement, on City Centre Deira’s three-decade legacy and how it has shaped Majid Al Futtaim’s wider mall strategy across five countries

McLaren's Lando Norris is 2025 F1 world champion; Max Verstappen takes Abu Dhabi win

McLaren’s Lando Norris is 2025 F1 world champion

Norris becomes the 11th world champion from Great Britain, with the 21st championship for a British driver overall

How Alex Reinhardt is rewriting the rules of blockchain in Dubai

How Alex Reinhardt is rewriting the rules of blockchain in Dubai

From anxiety-free UX to real-world payments and rewards, Reinhardt explains why the UAE is the ideal launchpad for mass adoption

Dr. Moataz BinAli, CEO, Magna AI

Magna AI’s CEO on control, security, and next phase of enterprise intelligence

Dr Moataz BinAli explains why AI sovereignty is fast becoming a national priority and how governments and enterprises are rethinking scale, security, and control

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SandboxAQ’S Mohammed Aboul-Magd unpacks UAE’s National Encryption Policy

The UAE understands that encryption is not a niche technical safeguard but rather the silent infrastructure that secures everything from financial transactions to critical national assets

Mubadala Energy signs supply agreement with PLN EPI to advance Indonesia’s gas security

Mubadala Energy and PLN EPI will collaborate to improve energy security in Indonesia by prioritising domestic gas supply for North Sumatra and Aceh

UnionPay and Amazon Payment Services expand digital payments across MENA

Under the collaboration, merchants using Amazon Payment Services will soon be able to accept UnionPay cards

Syria plans new currency, digital payments push as growth rebounds post-war

The World Bank in July estimated that Syria’s gross domestic product would grow by a modest 1 per cent in 2025 after contracting 1.5 per cent in 2024

Moody’s upgrades Turkey’s ratings to B1 on tight monetary policy

Turkey’s Paribu acquires majority stake in CoinMENA in $240m deal

The transaction marks Turkey’s largest fintech transaction to date

Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

Qatar fund to reduce Sainsbury’s stake after nearly two decades

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has been a Sainsbury’s shareholder since 2007

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Aramco starts production at Jafurah gas plant as Phase 1 completes

The $100bn Jafurah project, estimated to contain 229 trillion standard cubic feet of raw gas, is central to Aramco’s ambitions to become a major global player in natural gas and boost its gas production capacity

Bank of Singapore's Ranjit Khanna on navigating family wealth in the Middle East

From virtual to structured family offices: Navigating family wealth in the Middle East

As investment strategies evolve, families in the region are starting to formalise their wealth management

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Revealed: Here’s what travel will look like in 2026

Travel is getting personal, intentional and identity-driven, with Global Hotel Alliance pointing to a new kind of explorer, one who values meaning over mileage and experience over excess

Massive discounts, mega prizes: Sharjah’s 2025–2026 shopping promotions launched

Massive discounts, mega prizes: Sharjah’s 2025–2026 shopping promotions launched

Shoppers across Sharjah will gain access to wide-ranging discounts on leading local and international brands, while malls host entertainment shows

Tenable's Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

Tenable’s Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

Thurmond explains what exposure management means in practice, why the Middle East is a strategic priority for Tenable

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UAE announces fuel prices for December 2025

In November, prices dipped from October levels — for example, Super 98 dropped from Dhs2.77 to Dhs2.63

Khuloud Hassan Al Nowais on how the UAE's turned food security into a national mission

Khuloud Hassan Al Nowais on how the UAE’s turned food security into a national mission

With rising hunger, escalating waste, and a rapidly changing agricultural landscape, the UAE has built a model grounded in innovation, collaboration and measurable outcomes