Abu Dhabi is set to host a global AI summit in October, gathering investors and tech firms to showcase its plan to become the world’s first AI-native gover …
UAE SMEs embrace crypto payments: 14 per cent accept cryptocurrency, 10 per cent use stablecoins for expenses
A Mastercard survey finds 14 per cent of UAE SMEs accept cryptocurrency payments and 10 per cent pay business expenses in stablecoins, with strong interest in AI fraud protection …
Crime Congress’ Abu Dhabi Declaration sets five-year roadmap to combat financial crime: UN official
UN official says the Abu Dhabi Declaration from the 15th UN Crime Congress sets a five-year roadmap to fight financial crime, boost community engagement, and strengthen action against money laundering …
New global roadmap to fight crime in digital age adopted in Abu Dhabi: UNPublished on: September 29, 2026 3:40 AM
Pakistan, Sept. 29 — A new global blueprint for tackling fast-evolving crime has been adopted at the UN’s largest gathering on crime prevention and criminal justice, which opened in Abu Dhabi with a …
Netanyahu made a rare trip to the UAE to discuss Iran on Sunday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Arab Emirates on Sunday and met with the country’s president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, both countries said on Monday.
UAE confirms Israel PM Netanyahu’s visit to Abu Dhabi
The visit took place as the Israeli prime minister battles domestic turmoil ahead of October’s Knesset elections.
Israel’s Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday
DUBAI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi and met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Sunday, the Emirates News Agency reported. “The two sides discussed …
Etihad Airways boosts Abu Dhabi–Sydney flights to twice daily from December 15
Etihad Airways will add four weekly Abu Dhabi–Sydney flights from December 15, creating a twice-daily service with more than 5,000 seats a week in each direction …
UAE president discussed bilateral relations with Israel’s Netanyahu, state news agency says
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed bilateral relations during a visit on Sunday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Gulf country, the Emirati state news agency WAM reported on Monday.
UAE signals another $25 billion investment in India; eyes ports, energy and space sectors: Goyal
UAE plans another $25B investment in India, targeting ports, energy, space, and broader bilateral ties to reach $200B trade by 2032.
UAE urges diplomacy, stronger international action on Gaza and regional crises at UN
LONDON: The UAE has called for greater reliance on diplomacy, dialogue and mediation to address global conflicts, while urging the international community to take concrete action to end the war in Gaza and address threats to regional maritime security.
UAE outmaneuvers Iran’s Hormuz strategy, state TV analysts say
The UAE has found ways to blunt Iran’s ability to disrupt oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz by exploiting its maritime tactics, Iranian state television commentators said in a recent broadcast.
Full list: 2 African countries whose citizens can enter UAE without visa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a major destination for citizens from African countries, particularly for tourism, business and transit.
UAE releases list of 100 universities whose graduates qualify for Golden Visa
The UAE has named 100 universities whose graduates can qualify for the Abu Dhabi Golden Visa, including Oxford, Cambridge and leading US Ivy League schools.
Citi and Coinbase’s 3.75% Stablecoin Reward Triggers Backlash Amid Clarity Act Failure
Citigroup is working with Coinbase. The goal is pretty straightforward: let big corporate clients collect stablecoin payments without ever touching crypto …
Coinbase (COIN) Stock: Citi Partnership Sparks Price Target Hike
Citi partners with Coinbase on stablecoin payments as analysts raise price targets despite a recent earnings miss.
Mastercard’s New CFO Says It Will Process Almost 100% of UAE Debit Payments. Here’s What It Means for the Stock
Target Price (Mid): ~$1,032Street Mean Target: ~$667Potential Total Return: ~82%Annualized IRR: ~15% / yearWhat Happened?Mastercard (MA) Chief Financial Officer Ling Hai, in the role since August 3, …