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Gold rises higher: Is a $3,400 breakout next as dollar stumbles?

Gold rises higher: Is a $3,400 breakout next as dollar stumbles?

The dollar languished near multi-week lows against its rivals, making gold less expensive for holders of other currencies

Drake & Skull

Drake & Scull posts sharp profit drop but wins major contracts

The MEP, oil and gas, and water and wastewater treatment contractor saw revenue climb 57 per cent

SAP to acquire SmartRecruiters: What does this mean for hiring managers?

SAP to acquire SmartRecruiters: What does this mean for hiring managers?

The acquisition aims to provide customers with a more robust, all-in-one solution for hiring and retaining top talent in today’s job market

Back to school: Saudi reveals new academic year start date for 11 regions

Back to school: Saudi reveals new academic year start date for 11 regions

The staggered return schedule aims to ensure that faculty and staff have enough time to prepare, especially in areas with high student density

Umrah 2025: Prophet’s Mosque launches toll-free call service

Umrah 2025: Prophet’s Mosque launches toll-free call service

This initiative is part of broader efforts to elevate the spiritual and logistical experience of pilgrims in Madinah

Dubai drivers alert: Here’s how to deduct 4 black points easily

Dubai drivers alert: Here’s how to deduct 4 black points easily

The campaign aims to promote safe driving habits and reduce road accidents on one of the busiest days on UAE roads

Dubai’s traffic woes: New AI platform slashes congestion in minutes

Dubai’s traffic woes: New AI platform slashes congestion in minutes

This shift marks a milestone in digital transformation for RTA and supports Dubai’s ambition to be the smartest city in the world

Delivery Hero prepares IPO of Talabat unit on Dubai bourse

Talabat boosts growth outlook after strong H1 financial results

The performance was driven by strong demand in both the Food and Grocery & Retail (G&R) verticals

Saad Maniar, CEO and managing partner of Baker Tilly UAE

Baker Tilly launches UAE member firm to boost regional advisory capabilities

The UAE member firm will provide a comprehensive range of services, including audit, tax, and consultancy

Saudi’s 20-hour hotel rule: Game-changer for tourists, hosts alike

Saudi’s 20-hour hotel rule: Game-changer for tourists, hosts alike

While hotels and accommodations can set their own schedules based on location and clientele, they must still guarantee the full minimum stay

Saudi's new food violation rules: What eateries need to know

Saudi’s new food establishment rules: What’s next for restaurants?

The requirements mandate compliance with the Saudi Building Code, covering electrical systems, ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitation

Foreign investors alert: Saudi approves digital IDs for property ownership

Saudi’s group housing laws: What one must follow

Each bedroom must provide at least four square meters per person, with no more than ten occupants per room

Car insurance hike in Oman: Authority issues clarification

Car insurance hike in Oman: Authority issues clarification

Consumers are urged to report any irregularities or lodge complaints regarding vehicle insurance pricing directly through the FSA’s official channels

UAE corporate tax exemptions

Dubai’s Tax Star launches UAE’s first AI-powered corporate tax software

Created by accountants for accountants, Tax Star integrates seamlessly with existing systems to automate daily tasks

Emirates bans power bank use onboard: What passengers need to know

Emirates bans power bank use onboard: What passengers need to know

Emirates’ move comes after a comprehensive safety review prompted by a rise in lithium battery-related incidents across the aviation industry

GPT-5 is here: Here’s why the entire AI industry is watching

GPT-5 is here: Here’s why the entire AI industry is watching

OpenAI is now in early discussions to allow employees to cash out at a $500bn valuation, a huge step-up from its current $300bn valuation

UAE earthquake: 2.0 magnitude tremor strikes Khor Fakkan

Mild 3.5-magnitude earthquake recorded in Abu Dhabi’s Al Sila’a

The tremor was mildly felt by some residents

From budgets to layoffs: UAE businesses trust AI with big calls

From budgets to layoffs: UAE businesses trust AI with big calls

As trust in AI grows, experts say the next step is making systems more emotionally responsive, especially when dealing with stressful situations

Dubai Insurance, Aster DM unveil new insurance plan

Sukoon Insurance affirms strong market position following S&P Global Ratings bulletin

Sukoon is expected to sustain its diversification efforts both within the UAE and internationally

house keeping

Union Properties’ ServeU acquires House Keeping in Dhs100m deal

The acquisition significantly strengthens ServeU’s market position as one of the UAE’s most trusted FM service providers

Saudi to pay tourists back: New VAT refund program launched

Saudi to pay tourists back: New VAT refund program launched

The refund scheme is available through 1,442 authorised retail outlets across Saudi and applies to non-resident tourists aged 18 and above

UAE earthquake: 2.0 magnitude tremor strikes Khor Fakkan

UAE earthquake: 2.0 magnitude tremor strikes Khor Fakkan

The country remains under the influence of a weak surface low-pressure system extending from the east, accompanied by an upper air trough

India opens F&B sector to 100% foreign investment

India unites against US tariff threat over Russian oil trade

The trade tensions have caused concern about the potential impact on India’s economy.

Asian Paints launches world’s first internal curing concrete additive in UAE

Asian Paints launches world’s first internal curing concrete additive in UAE

Curing is one of the most critical but often overlooked phases in concrete construction

UAE’s summer nears its end: Relief from extreme heat soon

UAE’s summer nears its end: Relief from extreme heat soon

The traditional appearance of the Suhail star later this month marks the seasonal turning point, signaling a gradual easing of the extreme heat

Smart parking in Dubai: How will it reinvent mobility in the city

Parkin will take full charge of parking operations in select areas, deploying advanced digital technologies, enforcement systems, and real-time data analytics

Emirates expands again: 4 daily flights now heading to London Gatwick

Emirates expands again: 4 daily flights now heading to London Gatwick

The new service places London among a growing list of global cities served by the A350, including Mumbai, Istanbul, Muscat, Edinburgh, and Amman

Arab Postal Day: Emirates Post issues joint commemorative stamp

Arab Postal Day: Emirates Post issues joint commemorative stamp

The initiative underscores Emirates Post’s commitment to pan-Arab cooperation and advancing regional integration within the postal sector

Mitsubishi Power, ANRPC complete MENA’s first hydrogen boiler retrofit

Mitsubishi Power, ANRPC complete MENA’s first hydrogen boiler retrofit

The collaboration also reinforces Egypt’s strategy to emerge as a key player in the global hydrogen economy