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Arada sold $400 million of five-year sukuk in the first UAE real estate debt issuance since the conflict began in February 2026. Orders topped $700 million; pricing came…
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Basant Shenouda was promoted to senior new business account manager six months ago, after four years at LinkedIn and almost two at Google.
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The business desk
Arada sold $400 million of five-year sukuk in the first UAE real estate debt issuance since the conflict began in February 2026. Orders topped $700 million; pricing came…
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister signed three MoUs with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt on Sunday, covering power, renewables, oil and gas, hydrogen, storage and fuel retail. Frameworks, not contracts.
Dubai has assembled many of the components of a next-generation property market. The more difficult task now is to make those components work as one market.
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is seeking up to $100 billion from Gulf investors, including talks in the UAE, for a fund that would buy and upgrade companies with…
Saudi Arabia and the UAE signed an MoU to explore electricity grid interconnection, power trading and cross-border rail connectivity, with joint feasibility studies to follow.
Aramco signed a five-year, ~$200 million contract with NESR to build Saudi Arabia’s first lithium extraction project, targeting 2,000 tpa of battery-grade lithium carbonate from oil field brine…
Ideas & innovation
The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has launched a significant digital transformation initiative to modernise its operations by integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI…
Dubai hosted the Fourth Asgardia Executive Congress, unveiling the Asgardia Emirates Station to advance space exploration and technology transfer.
Dubai Holding and Palantir launch Aither, a joint venture to scale AI across UAE sectors, boosting digital transformation and supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
Qatar aims to increase its digital economy’s GDP contribution to over QR40 billion by 2030, creating 26,000 ICT jobs and boosting R&D investment.
DP World and Parkin are launching a smart parking system at Dubai’s Al Aweer Market to improve traffic flow and logistics efficiency.
NIP Group’s Bitcoin mining output in Abu Dhabi reaches 11.3 EH/s, making it the top private operator in MENA, boosting regional digital infrastructure.
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Life in the Gulf
The UAE has confirmed the dates for the 2025 Islamic New Year holiday, setting up a three-day weekend for residents. Employees in both the private and public sectors…
Lammah Al Bahar Festival in Al Dhafra brought culture, fitness, and entertainment to Abu Dhabi’s Al Mugheirah Beach, attracting over 50,000 visitors.
Discover the top brunches in Dubai this weekend, featuring dining deals and experiences like City Social’s rooftop brunch and Ting Irie’s vibrant Jamaican feast.
Discover top dining spots, chilled beaches, and seasonal menus in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, perfect for beating the summer heat with refreshing drinks and vibrant brunches.
Thailand remains open to visitors during national mourning, with key attractions, hotels, and services operating normally for UAE travellers.
Explore free things to do in Dubai, including Halloween events, the Dubai Fitness Challenge, outdoor activities, and more for all ages and interests.
On & off the field
Qatar opens the FIFA U-17 World Cup today against Italy, marking the start of the tournament in Doha with 48 teams competing over 25 days.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 kicks off with Qatar facing Italy in the opener. The tournament runs for 25 days across eight Aspire Academy stadiums.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 kicks off with hosts Qatar facing Italy in the opener, aiming for a strong start in the 104-match tournament.
Dubai Ride 2025 kicked off on Sheikh Zayed Road with thousands of cyclists, featuring temporary road closures and extended Dubai Metro hours for easy access.
Al Shamal defeated Umm Salal 5-0 in the Qatar Stars League, moving to second place, with Alex Collado scoring twice in the dominant win.
Qatar’s White Oryx Cup Doha 2025 concluded with Egypt’s Right to Dream winning the U-14 title, showcasing emerging football talent from 10 countries.
