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UAE e-invoicing: Oct 30 provider deadline looms for firms with Dhs50m+ revenue
UAE companies with high annual revenue must soon select their electronic invoicing service providers. An end-of-October cutoff requires them to complete this step. The move…
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Apollo takes minority stake in Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital
Apollo has acquired a minority stake in Mubadala Capital, the investment arm linked to Abu Dhabi. The transaction connects an international firm with a key Emirati sovereign…
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Wall St looks for best day in month as Anthropic's IPO filing propels AI stocks
US stock markets are positioned for their strongest session in a month as shares of artificial intelligence companies advance. The gains follow the filing for an initial public…
The National: Business ·Apple launches iPad mini with OLED display, A20 Pro and IP67
Apple has launched a new iPad mini model equipped with an OLED display, A20 Pro processor and IP67 rating. The release comes from the major technology company and introduces…
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Apple announces iPad Mini update and hopes are high for touchscreen MacBook
Apple has introduced an updated version of its iPad Mini tablet. Anticipation is building around the possible arrival of a touchscreen MacBook laptop. These product developments…
The National: Business ·Mubadala Capital secures $5bn investment from Apollo and strategic partners
Mubadala Capital has obtained a substantial investment from Apollo and other partners. The arrangement brings together established financial entities and signals continued…
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Al-Futtaim launches Polestar 5 in the UAE: Polestar's flagship electric performance grand tourer
Al-Futtaim is bringing the Polestar 5 to customers in the UAE. This vehicle serves as the leading electric model from the Polestar brand with an emphasis on performance. The…
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Emirates Franchise Association attracts investment interest at ‘Bayim Olur Musun?’ Franchise Exhibition in Istanbul
The Emirates Franchise Association drew attention from investors during a franchise exhibition held in Istanbul. The event highlighted opportunities for business growth through…
Zawya ·Abu Dhabi Chamber signs deals to connect UAE businesses with 140,000 Greek companies
An Abu Dhabi business group has reached agreements to facilitate connections between UAE companies and Greek firms. The arrangements are designed to aid expansion into Greece and…
Arabian Business ·Dar Global eyes dedicated Dubai real estate fund as it targets global acquisitions
Dar Global is planning a Dubai-focused real estate fund while pursuing property acquisitions in international markets. The initiative could channel more institutional capital…
Arabian Business ·Etihad Airways launches first direct Abu Dhabi-Calgary flights
Etihad Airways has started the first nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Calgary. The airline's new service creates a direct link between the UAE capital and the Canadian city.…
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UAE-backed Pearl Petroleum mandates USD 400-500mln bond
Pearl Petroleum, which has UAE backing, has begun arrangements to issue a bond in the 400 to 500 million dollar range. The company is engaging financial markets to secure this…
Zawya ·
Masdar expands European portfolio with Greek solar project
Abu Dhabi renewable energy firm Masdar is adding a solar project in Greece to grow its operations across Europe. The initiative supports the company's strategy of building a…
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Gold accounts for more than half of UAE trading on Capital.com as more clients set limits on potential losses
Investors in the UAE are directing a significant portion of their activity toward gold on the Capital.com platform. This trend aligns with greater adoption of tools to restrict…
Zawya ·Alpaca gets FSRA nod to expand brokerage in the UAE
Alpaca has received approval from the FSRA to expand its brokerage services in the UAE. The regulatory clearance allows the firm to grow its operations in the local market. This…
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Etisalat and UAE University sign five-year partnership to accelerate national research from lab to live network
Etisalat and UAE University have formed a five-year collaboration. The agreement aims to move research projects more rapidly into active network settings. This supports broader…
Zawya ·
Saudi-Houthi conflict explained: Strikes ramp up as Mecca pact countries to meet today
Escalating strikes have intensified the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces in the region. Countries aligned under the Mecca pact are set to convene for talks today.…
Khaleej Times ·The Gulf’s $50bn healthcare boom needs to think beyond hospitals
The Gulf region is undergoing major expansion in its healthcare sector. Reports indicate that strategies focused only on building hospitals may fall short of long-term needs. For…
Arabian Business ·
CEPA will increase UAE exports to Benin by more than $1 billion by 2033
A trade agreement between the UAE and Benin is expected to substantially grow exports from the Emirates to the West African country. The pact involves the two governments and…
GulfToday ·
YouTube launches shopping programme in UAE: How influencers can earn money with 500 subscribers
YouTube has introduced a shopping program in the UAE. Influencers can now monetize content by linking products once they meet subscriber requirements on the platform. The step…
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University College London Global Business School for Health announces strategic expansion to Dubai
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Nvidia is looking to invest $2 billion in European AI
Nvidia is planning an investment in artificial intelligence projects across Europe. This follows earlier funding commitments the company has made to the region. For Dubai and UAE…
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UAE: CMA-licensed companies increase 43% in first nine months of 2026
Firms approved by the UAE capital markets regulator rose 43 percent during the first nine months of 2026. The increase shows growing participation in the country's financial…
Zawya ·
Emarat and G42 sign MoU to explore AI-driven transformation in energy and mobility
Emarat and G42 have reached an agreement to study the integration of artificial intelligence into energy and mobility operations. The effort seeks to identify opportunities for…
Zawya ·
Du hosts 6G R&D meeting to accelerate next-generation connectivity and drive ecosystem collaboration
A UAE telecommunications operator organized a research gathering on sixth-generation wireless technology. The session focused on advancing future network capabilities and…
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Khalifa University advances international space research leadership as faculty is elected academician of International Academy of Astronautics
Khalifa University is enhancing its standing in worldwide space studies. A faculty member has been named to the International Academy of Astronautics. This recognition aids the…
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Telr Lets Shoppers Split One Purchase Across Multiple Cards
Telr has introduced a payment option allowing customers to divide one transaction across multiple cards through its checkout system. The feature was developed with a partner to…
Fintech News Middle East ·Iran war live: Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi threat
Egypt has approved military support for Saudi Arabia to address threats from Houthi forces. The move comes amid heightened regional tensions in the Middle East. For Dubai and UAE…
Arabian Business ·YouTube launches Shopping affiliate programme in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt with Amazon partnership
YouTube has started an affiliate shopping program across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt in partnership with Amazon. The move lets local creators promote goods through their…
Arabian Business ·
Manus on Markets: Gulf tensions rise as diplomacy races to avert escalation
Market observers report rising tensions across the Gulf. Diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent further escalation. These developments can affect regional stability, energy…
The National: Business ·Dana White confirms UFC in talks to extend Abu Dhabi partnership beyond 2028
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the organization is in discussions to extend its long-term agreement with Abu Dhabi beyond 2028. The partnership centers on hosting…
Arabian Business ·
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City ranked among the world’s best hospitals for oncology in Newsweek’s 2027 Rankings
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City earned a place on Newsweek’s 2027 list of leading hospitals for cancer care. The ranking reflects strong performance in oncology services at the Abu…
Zawya ·
Dubai launches third phase of stormwater drainage project
Dubai has begun the third phase of a project to upgrade its stormwater drainage network. The effort continues broader infrastructure work across the emirate. Better drainage…
AGBI ·UAE e-invoicing rules: Key deadlines for businesses in 2026 and 2027
The UAE has introduced e-invoicing rules with key deadlines set for businesses in 2026 and 2027. Companies must prepare their systems to meet the upcoming requirements. These…
Arabian Business ·Dana White says Trump’s 80th birthday UFC spectacle will never happen again
UFC leader Dana White stated that a special event linked to Donald Trump's 80th birthday will not be repeated. He described the original White House staging as a career highlight…
Arabian Business ·UAE capital markets demonstrate resilience as CMA-licensed companies increase 43% in first nine months of 2026
UAE financial markets have shown strength through growth in the number of entities authorized by the securities regulator. This expansion occurred during the early months of the…
Zawya ·
Ziina Secures CBUAE Approvals for Merchant Payments and Transfers
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Saudi-Based Raya Financing Taps Temenos Core to Broaden Its Products
Saudi Arabian company Raya Financing has chosen Temenos Core as its main banking system. The selection supports expansion of the firm’s financial offerings in its home market.…
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UAE targets $1bn exports to Benin after Cepa signing
The United Arab Emirates has signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Benin. The deal sets a target of one billion dollars in UAE exports to the West African…
AGBI ·
Alpha Dhabi deepens AI investments with $1bn commitment
Alpha Dhabi Holding is expanding its artificial intelligence portfolio with a large allocation to an international fund. The Abu Dhabi firm is extending its support for key…
AGBI ·
YouTube launches shopping affiliate program in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt
YouTube has started a shopping affiliate program across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The platform now lets video creators link products and earn from sales generated through…
Zawya ·What are the US mid-terms and why are they important for the Gulf?
United States mid-term elections decide the balance of power in Congress and can shape future trade and foreign policy directions. These outcomes often influence energy markets…
Arabian Business ·Dubai to close selected roads near airport for autonomous taxi testing
Dubai plans to close selected roads near the airport to test autonomous taxi operations. This forms part of wider efforts to integrate advanced transport technologies into daily…
Arabian Business ·
SIKA FURTHER STRENGTHENS LOCAL PRESENCE BY ACQUIRING WATERPROOFING COMPANY IN THE UAE
Sika has purchased a waterproofing firm operating in the United Arab Emirates. The transaction expands the buyer's footprint in the local market. This development underscores…
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Iraq's biggest ever budget for 2027 built for boom times amid economic bust
Iraq has prepared its largest budget to date for 2027. The plan is designed during a period of economic weakness in the country. For companies in Dubai and the UAE, shifts in…
The National: Business ·Sultan Qaboos’s rare Patek Philippe heads to auction with £1m price tag
A Patek Philippe watch linked to Sultan Qaboos is entering an auction with a one million pound valuation. The sale involves a high-value timepiece from a former regional leader.…
Arabian Business ·
DIEZ to Establish Global Research Center for Economic Zones
DIEZ plans to launch a global research center focused on economic zones. The center will generate studies along with related policies and standards to improve investment flows…
Entrepreneur Middle East ·Saudi Arabia takes Middle East oil security strategy to Singapore as Hormuz crisis reshapes energy trade
Saudi Arabia is advancing its approach to oil security in the Middle East through talks in Singapore. The effort responds to disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz that are…
Arabian Business ·Why are some UAE beaches closed and when will they reopen?
Authorities in the Northern Emirates have closed several beaches. The move restricts access to coastal sites used for leisure and tourism. Such restrictions may affect related…
Arabian Business ·
The world's diesel crisis has no quick fix but there is a way out
Global diesel supplies face ongoing challenges without a rapid resolution. Analysis indicates that while immediate fixes remain unavailable, longer-term approaches may help ease…
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Delayed approvals a top UAE project delivery risk: research
Research indicates that delays in securing approvals rank among the leading obstacles to finishing projects in the UAE. Such setbacks can extend timelines and raise expenses for…
Zawya ·
ADNOC offers $16.3bln in UAE manufacturing opportunities through 2030
ADNOC has announced manufacturing opportunities in the UAE that extend until 2030. The initiative seeks to promote industrial expansion and attract further investments in the…
Zawya ·
Sharjah eyes Ethiopia investment opportunities amid growing UAE-Africa trade
Sharjah is considering investment prospects in Ethiopia as part of broader efforts to strengthen economic links. The initiative aligns with the expanding trade relations between…
Zawya ·UAE sees exports to Benin rising by over $1bln under trade pact
A trade agreement between the UAE and Benin has led to higher exports from the Emirates to that country. The pact facilitates greater commercial exchange between the two nations.…
Zawya ·
Alpaca Secures In-Principle Approval from ADGM's FSRA to Expand Brokerage Infrastructure in the UAE
Alpaca received preliminary regulatory clearance from the Abu Dhabi Global Market's financial authority. The approval supports efforts to develop brokerage operations across the…
Yahoo Finance ·Trump warns Iran would trigger ‘death problems’ if it obtains a nuclear weapon
Trump has warned that Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon would create serious problems. The statement reflects ongoing international attention to Iran's nuclear activities and…
Gulf News ·
Mohamed Rabie Moawad: UAE Sets Global Example in Business Formation and Investment
Mohamed Rabie Moawad has pointed to the UAE's strong performance in enabling new business setups and securing investments. This assessment draws attention to the country's…
EIN News ·Al Maktoum International Airport: A timeline of Dubai’s mega aviation project
Dubai is advancing its major aviation expansion through the Al Maktoum International Airport project. A timeline of key stages has been outlined for this initiative. The…
Arabian Business ·
UAE's Gargash responds to Iran speaker's criticism of Lana Nusseibeh's UN bid
UAE official Gargash addressed remarks from an Iranian parliamentary speaker about Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy for a United Nations post. The exchange reflects diplomatic friction…
Khaleej Times ·Etihad Rail expansion: Fujairah plan moves forward in key review of route plans
Etihad Rail is advancing its expansion plans toward Fujairah after a review of proposed routes. The project forms part of the national rail network linking key emirates. Better…
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