It should be a terrific second day of ATP Dubai tennis. Jakub Mensik, who upset Jannik Sinner a few days ago in Doha, will attempt to handle Hubert Hurkacz’s massive serve.
ATP roundup: Felix Auger-Aliassime wins opener in Dubai return
Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada returned to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and worked to pull out a 6-3, 7-6 (4) opening-round win over China’s Zhizhen Zhang on Monday. Auger-Aliassime was a …
Roger Federer watches Stan Wawrinka break his Dubai record
Swiss tennis fans in Dubai were starstruck as 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka continued his winning ways in his final year on the ATP Tour. Wawrinka defeated Benjamin Hassan 7-5, 6-3, in his opening round …
Flipster’s UAE Expansion and What It Signals About Competing in a Regulated Market
Flipster GM discusses VARA approval, the UAE’s clear crypto regulatory framework, and the exchange’s strategy for regulated operations.
UAE institutional leaders convene in abu dhabi as digital asset strategy accelerates across global finance
Global banks, asset managers, regulators and sovereign-backed institutions gather for the inaugural Digital Assets Forum Abu Dhabi (DAFME 1), reinforcing the UAE’s emergence as a global hub for …
Abu Dhabi’s G42 to construct supercomputer in India
California chipmaker Cerebras is a partner on the project, which at 8 exaflops of capacity makes it competitive with the world’s leading …
Mansour bin Zayed, Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attend Abu Dhabi Government’s Ramadan Majlis
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; and H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of …
UAE announces Eid al-Fitr 2026 holiday for public and private sectors
The United Arab Emirates has officially declared the public holiday schedule for Eid Al Fitr 2026, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan and one of the most important celebrations in the …
With Roger Federer watching, Stan Wawrinka makes winning return to Dubai
An eight-time champion, Federer cheered on Wawrinka, who is set to retire at the end of 2026, as he dispatched Benjamin Hassan in the first round.
Five new mosques with a combined space for over 2,200 worshippers opened in Sharjah
The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah has announced the inauguration of five new mosques, three located in the city of Sharjah and two in the …
Eid Al-Fitr holiday for Sharjah government from Thursday to Sunday
The Sharjah Department of Human Resources (SDHR) has announced that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday for departments, authorities, and institutions of the Sharjah Government will be observed from Thursday, …
From niche to necessary: Ultima Chain founder Alex Reinhardt is building his Dubai-based blockchain platform for real utility—rather than hype
Alex Reinhardt, the founder of the Dubai-based blockchain platform Ultima Chain, has long been drawn to the real-world potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. With a background in …
F1 live | Abu Dhabi 2021 safety car listed as Formula E chief fires warning to F1
Welcome to GPblog’s daily liveblog. Follow the best news throughout the day here! The Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car used during the dramatic closing stages of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been …
Fire breaks out at warehouse in Abu Dhabi’s Al Muzoon industrial area, no injuries reported
A major fire erupted at an Abu Dhabi warehouse on February 23, 2026, triggering a swift emergency response. Civil defence and police teams are actively battling the blaze, with no casualties reported …
UAE foils massive AI cyber attack targeting government digital systems
The UAE thwarted a major cyberattack this past weekend. Sophisticated AI-powered assaults targeted national digital platforms and vital infrastructure. The UAE Cybersecurity Council confirmed the …
UAE launches first 7-year Islamic sukuk: AED 550m tranche sees sixfold demand surge
The UAE has successfully launched its first seven-year Islamic Treasury Sukuk. This new offering, valued at AED550 million, attracted nearly six times its value in bids. The issuance marks the longest …
How Coco Gauff fared financially after Dubai semi-final defeat
Coco Gauff’s run at the Dubai Tennis Championships came to a halt in the semi-finals. The American star lost to Elina Svitolina, who has now won two straight meetings between the pair.