State-backed investors are expanding beyond traditional investment models, increasing exposure to alternatives, AI and direct deals while balancing returns with...
Saudi Arabia was represented by intella, which develops Arabic-language speech recognition and analytics tools, and Nommas Technologies, which provides AI-powered...
The report, published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and analytics firm SAS, highlights widening gaps between rapidly evolving...Among the fastest-growing threats is deepfake-enabled social engineering.
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have the potential to take a leading role in next-generation fraud prevention.
Bitcoin has already endured five consecutive months of declines since reaching an all-time high of $126,500 in October 2025. February...The Crypto Fear and Greed Index recently fell to record lows, highlighting just how fragile investor confidence had become even before geopolitical tensions intensified.
Progress around the proposed CLARITY Act in the United States could mark a structural milestone for the industry.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signalled a cautious approach, noting that elevated energy prices and geopolitical tensions could complicate the inflation...The CBUAE said it would also maintain the rate applicable to short-term borrowing at 50 basis points above the Base Rate for all standing credit facilities.
Central Banks of GCC countries --Kuwait remains a partial exception-- typically adjust their policy rates in lockstep with the Fed, as their currencies being pegged to the dollar.
AI-enhanced fraud is 4.5 times more profitable than traditional methods. “Agentic AI” systems can autonomously plan and execute complete fraud...However, the report also found that law enforcement authorities are collaborating more effectively.
Since 2024, the number of fraud-related Notices and Diffusions has increased by 54 percent.
In a statement following a virtual meeting with International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol, the ministers said they...They added that proactive measures—including the possible use of strategic oil reserves—remain under consideration as part of efforts to stabilize global energy markets.
The ministers said coordination is ongoing among G7 members as well as with IEA member states and other partners.
Several ports suspended operations in the Middle East after drone strikes. DP World said operations at Jebel Ali port in...DP World said operations at Jebel Ali port in Dubai, one of the world's busiest container ports, had been suspended due to a fire after "aerial interception"
The direct impact is most acute for energy‑importing economies in Europe and Asia, and a prolonged closure could feed through into higher inflation
There are, of course, technical hurdles to overcome, too, one of which is modernizing legacy systems. Many enterprises still operate...
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) markets are characterized by rapid growth, high owner influence, diverse operator models, and a...The real shift is that AI becomes the interface. Users no longer need technical knowledge or experience navigating complex systems.
They simply prompt their way forward—asking natural-language questions and receiving accurate comparisons, recommendations, and insights instantly.
Dubai’s innovation ecosystem is entering a new phase, argues Amer Abdulraoof, Head of Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity,...Dubai Future Solutions connects student innovators with government, industry and investors, offering year-round support until technologies are validated and ready for funding.
The program evaluates submissions based on global impact, depth of academic research, and effective use of technology to address social or environmental challenges.
Some wealthy Asian investors are considering moving assets out of Dubai following Iranian missile and drone attacks on the city,...Dubai has in recent years become a preferred wealth hub for entrepreneurs and affluent families in Asia, particularly from China
The total assets of the UAE’s banking and financial sector exceeded 5.42 trillion dirhams ($1.48 trillion), according to the country’s central bank
