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Dubai witnesses unleashing of a new AI era
Arabian Post Staff Dubai unleashed a new era of global AI dominance as Gitex Global brought together the world’s brightest minds, forward-thinking governments, and the most advanced companies to redefine the boundaries of the AI economy and shape the futu...
Study ranks UAE as least cyber-secure
Arabian Post Staff Despite its high internet usage, the United Arab Emirates has the lowest National Cyber Security Index score at 40.26, making it the least cyber-secure country in a study conducted by Proxyrack. ADVERTISEMENT The study revealed which de...
Plans for Dubai, Abu Dhabi electric air taxi by 2026
Arabian Post Staff Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to commence air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in...
TECOM reports 20% rise in start-up funding
in5, part of TECOM Group and the region’s leading innovation and entrepreneurship platform, has recorded a 20% increase in total funding raised by start-ups within its ecosystem since its inception to more than AED 2.9 billion, solidifying its position as...
Launchpad Dubai to offer platform for tech companies
Arabian Post Staff Expand North Star, claimed to be the world’s largest gathering for startups, will see the launch of Launchpad Dubai, a new platform aimed at accelerating the growth and expansion of global tech companies in Dubai including start-ups, fa...
Saudi Arabia leads in region’s real estate project values
Arabian Post Staff Defying global economic challenges, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s construction sector continued to demonstrate strong performance with a total of $101 billion worth of projects awarded in the first half of the year, r...
37% growth in UAE, US non-oil trade in first half
Arabian Post Staff The non-oil trade between the UAE and the United States reached US$21.63 billion in the first half of 2023, reflecting growth of 37% on the same period last year. ADVERTISEMENT UAE non-oil exports to the US reached US$2.3 billion, while...
Dubai launches AI-powered digital city platform
Arabian Post Staff Digital Dubai announced the launch of ‘Dubai AI’, a generative AI-powered digital city concierge, during the Dubai Assembly for Generative AI, which is being held in the emirate. ADVERTISEMENT The city-wide digital platform will offer c...
Dubai just behind Mumbai in growth of centi-millionaires
Arabian Post Staff Dubai had ended up just behind Mumbai, with centi-millionaire growth of 78% projected over the next 10 years, according to the 2023 Centi-Millionaire Report released by wealth and investment migration advisors Henley & Partners and...
Israeli, Hamas fight intensifies, hundreds killed
Fighting between Israeli forces and the Palestinian group Hamas intensified today, with hundreds killed on both sides after an attack on Israel prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to warn they were “embarking on long and difficult war”. The conflic...
Adipec closes with pledge to fast track energy transition
Arabian Post Staff ADIPEC 2023 closed with the global energy industry delivering a clear message that it is united in its commitment to decarbonise and to fast-track the energy transition, while continuing to meet global energy needs. The event achieved a...
DIFC announces Sustainable Finance Framework
Arabian Post Staff Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced its Sustainable Finance Framework, which sets out fundraising principles for investments in its environmental and social projects that enable sustainable business operations. ADVERTI...
12.3% jump in Abu Dhabi GDP for quarter II
The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has announced the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates for the second quarter of 2023, revealing a whopping 12.3% growth of non-oil economy, and a 3.5% increase in the total GDP compared to the same period in 202...
Emirates, Shell Aviation sign fuel deal
Arabian Post Staff Emirates announced an agreement with Shell Aviation for the supply of over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF for use at the airline’s international hub in Dubai (DXB). ADVERTISEMENT The first SAF delivery under the agreement is expected to...
Aramco to enter global LNG business
Arabian Post Staff Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a strategic minority stake in MidOcean Energy for $500 million. MidOcean Energy is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) c...