Abu Dhabi strengthens its global tourism position as hotel guests reach 4.4m in 2025 and revenues climb to $1.59bn, data shows …
UAE rail plans revealed, Saudi markets open up and Dubai property holds firm – 10 things you missed this week
From UAE passenger rail and Saudi market reforms to Dubai property trends and GCC shifts, here are 10 essential stories this week …
Saudi Arabia moves to rein in UAE as Yemen exposes rivalry
Saudi Arabia is moving to end the role of the United Arab Emirates in Yemen and diminish its neighbor’s influence in other arenas, including the Red Sea, as tensions rise in the longstanding rivalry …
Dubai’s striking O-14 development has solid solar credentials
Dubai can lay claim to some of the world’s most outlandish buildings with more on the way, and many are also at the forefront of innovation in eco- and- environmentally friendly design. Joining their …
Why Saudi, UAE are becoming the world’s next AI heavyweights
From agentic systems and physical AI to sovereign models built around national priorities, the two Gulf economies are emerging as central players …
Oscar-shortlisted ‘Palestine 36’ to premiere in Sharjah this month
Palestine 36, the Oscar-shortlisted historical drama from acclaimed Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir, is set to make its United Arab Emirates premiere on 24 January 2026 at Mirage City Cinema in …
Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring
The exchange has overhauled its institutional business as part of a broader restructuring, with approximately one-third of its sales team exiting, according to one source.
Popular crypto company fires staff
2026 has just begun, and it has come to light that a popular crypto company has let go of some of its staff. OKX crypto exchange’s institutional business has recently undergone global restructuring, …
OKX Cuts Third of Institutional Staff in Major 2026 Restructuring
OKX cuts betwen 30-50% of institutional staff in global restructuring while maintaining top rankings in spot and derivatives trading.
Dinner in the Sky Dubai: Dining 164ft above the ground
We took dining to a whole new level ,164 feet in the air, to be exact! Welcome to Dinner in the Sky Dubai, one of the city’s most thrilling and luxurious experiences. Suspended high above the Marina, …
Saudi-led coalition says UAE helped smuggle separatist leader out of Yemen
Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, fled to Somaliland by boat before flying to Abu Dhabi, according to the coalition.
UAE property: ‘I feel forced to buy a home due to the fear of missing out’
Fear of missing out is perhaps the most dangerous feeling at the moment. Investors are regularly encouraged to believe that hesitation equals loss, seeming to forget that property is not a perishable …
53 operators in 29 African countries launch 5G in 2025
Africa’s 5G rollout has reached a significant milestone, with 53 operators across 29 countries now offering commercial 5G services as …
Pakistan allows overseas citizens in UAE and GCC to import used cars
Pakistani citizens living in the UAE, GCC, and other countries can now import used cars up to three years old, thanks to new government rules.Two Schemes for Car ImportsThe Federal Cabinet approved …
Microsoft and Nvidia Anchor Lambda’s AI Cloud Growth Ahead of IPO
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock rose about 0.5% on Friday morning after Lambda, an AI cloud infrastructure provider, revealed plans to raise at least $350 million …
Dubai rolls out driverless robotaxis at 65 locations, offering 24/7 rides and app-based booking
Dubai has launched its driverless robotaxi service, a significant step towards its 2030 goal of 25% autonomous transportation. Initially covering 65 locations in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim, the service …
UAE weather alert: Heavy rain continues in Sharjah and Fujairah, more showers expected
Heavy rain continues to affect Sharjah and Fujairah, with potential for more showers in the UAE as weather conditions evolve. Stay safe and updated with National Centre of Meteorology alerts.