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Borouge okays $656m dividend

The company said dividend reflects its resilience

DEWA posts record H1 profit

Revenue reaches record $4.04 billion.

Tabreed H1 revenue $308m

Blurb: Profit reaches $52 million in H1

ADNOC L&S to expand fleet

It will acquire 11 carriers for $1.3bn.

Empower profit climbs 16%

Dubai district cooling demand lifts earnings

Iran dismisses new US sanctions threat as ‘same movie’ amid escalating economic war

Araghchi’s comments came as Washington signalled that its next round of measures would go beyond targeting Iran itself, potentially placing pressure on countries, financial institutions, energy companies and shipping operators that continue to conduct business with Tehran.

Foreign buyers, expats account for bulk of Abu Dhabi’s $19.2bn H1 home sales

Off-plan deals dominated residential activity, while rising prices, strong rental demand and significant future deliveries pointed to continued momentum across Abu Dhabi’s property market.

Cyber resilience is more than recovering from an attack

Today's digital enterprises operate in an environment where sophisticated attackers, cloud-first infrastructures, remote workforces, connected devices, third-party ecosystems, and artificial intelligence have dramatically expanded the attack surface, writes Ehab Adel, Director - Cybersecurity & AI Factory at Mindware. Even the most mature organizations acknowledge an uncomfortable reality: no security control can prevent every attack.

The question is no longer if an organization will experience a cyber incident. It is how well it will respond when one occurs. This shift is driving a fundamental evolution in cybersecurity, from a prevention-first mindset to one centered on cyber resilience.

UAE hiring rebound gains momentum as talent flows recover, report says

The the UAE Economic Graph Report 2026 by LinkedIn and the Ministry of Foreign Trade says real estate led hiring growth, while the UAE ranked highly for FinTech skills, AI talent attraction and net migration.

Big Tech faces AI spending test as earnings season gathers pace

The Magnificent Seven’s 5.7% fall last week shows that investors are no longer rewarding headline beats alone, they want proof that AI growth is accelerating faster than the cost of building it, says Josh Gilbert, Lead Market Analyst at eToro.

Saudi mega-projects could generate 35% of power needs through on-site renewables

A BCG report says rooftop solar and decentralized renewable systems can lower electricity costs, reduce emissions and help developers meet...

GCC banks need stronger safeguards amid geopolitical uncertainty, KPMG says

KPMG says banks can strengthen portfolios through scenario analysis, stronger governance and monitoring as geopolitical tensions threaten borrowers, funding conditions and asset quality across region.

Middle East conflict: Trade tensions rise as oil jumps and tariffs shake markets 

Several ports suspended operations in the Middle East after drone strikes. 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," he adds.

Abu Dhabi residential property sales hit record $19.9bn in 2025

Apartments dominated the sales market, accounting for 66% of transactions, reflecting strong developer activity in the segment

UAE archaeological finds reveal new human history insights

Discoveries spanning prehistoric settlements, Bronze Age tombs and heritage sites are deepening understanding of ancient communities and their regional connections.

Supply chain attacks emerge as top cyber threat to businesses: Study

The study found that large enterprises are particularly vulnerable because of their extensive vendor networks.

Iran dismisses new US sanctions threat as ‘same movie’ amid escalating economic war

Araghchi’s comments came as Washington signalled that its next round of measures would go beyond targeting Iran itself, potentially placing...

Foreign buyers, expats account for bulk of Abu Dhabi’s $19.2bn H1 home sales

Off-plan deals dominated residential activity, while rising prices, strong rental demand and significant future deliveries pointed to continued momentum across...

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Gold prices hit highest levels in three months, oil falls

Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits ahead of an expected US...

UAE defense ministry says ‘missile threat towards country’ detected

The Ministry said if any sounds are heard, they are the result of air defense interceptions and "affirmed its full...

ADNOC Gas posts $665 million in H1 net income

The company also raised its target for EBITDA growth to 60 percent by 2030, compared with 2023, up from its...

Emaar Properties posts 23 percent rise in H1 net profit to $3.5 billion

Founder Mohamed Alabbar said the results reflected Emaar's disciplined approach and Dubai's continued economic expansion, adding that the company would...

UN warns Gaza remains unsafe for civilians

''Humanitarians report that a sixth-grade student was hit by a bullet and injured in a tented classroom. The child was...

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Cyber resilience is more than recovering from an attack

The question is no longer if an organization will experience a cyber incident. It is how well it will respond when one occurs. This shift is driving...

UAE hiring rebound gains momentum as talent flows recover, report says

The the UAE Economic Graph Report 2026 by LinkedIn and the Ministry of Foreign Trade says real estate led hiring...

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3 ways travel drives economic growth while enhancing global connections and sustainability

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EVs just the start, urban mobility needs a holistic approach

Cities must adopt EVs alongside shared transport, robust infrastructure, clean energy, and inclusivity, says Jamie...

Exclusive: Private military companies look at $366.8bn market as their demand, role in global conflicts rise

Rising security concerns, confrontational geopolitics, and chaotic global changes have fueled the demand for private...

TikTok under fire: Espionage claims, election influence campaigns and controversies

The platform faces accusations of espionage in the United States, while the European Union has...

GCC banks need stronger safeguards amid geopolitical uncertainty, KPMG says

KPMG says banks can strengthen portfolios through scenario analysis, stronger governance and monitoring as geopolitical tensions threaten borrowers, funding conditions...

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UN warns Gaza remains unsafe for civilians

''Humanitarians report that a sixth-grade student was hit by a bullet and injured in a tented classroom. The child was...

Meta ‘ignored’ teen safety warnings to boost Instagram profits

Lawyers for Tennessee said Meta researchers repeatedly warned company executives that some teenagers were using Instagram compulsively, contributing to eating...

Trump imposes tariffs on 60 countries over forced labor concerns

The new tariffs, ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent, will take effect as temporary 10 percent worldwide tariffs imposed...

Burnham names new cabinet after replacing Starmer as UK prime minister

Britain's new leader pledged a 10-year plan to ease living costs, re-industrialize the economy and decentralize power while reshaping his...

UAE non-oil trade reaches record $527 billion in H1, says Al Zeyoudi

The milestone reflected the success of the UAE's strategy to build a diversified, competitive and open economy while strengthening its...

Big Tech faces AI spending test as earnings season gathers pace

The Magnificent Seven’s 5.7% fall last week shows that investors are no longer rewarding headline beats alone, they want proof...

UAE archaeological finds reveal new human history insights

Discoveries spanning prehistoric settlements, Bronze Age tombs and heritage sites are deepening understanding of ancient communities and their regional connections.

Saudi mega-projects could generate 35% of power needs through on-site renewables

A BCG report says rooftop solar and decentralized renewable systems can lower electricity costs, reduce emissions and help developers meet...

Middle East conflict: Trade tensions rise as oil jumps and tariffs shake markets 

Several ports suspended operations in the Middle East after drone strikes. DP World said operations at Jebel Ali port in...

Abu Dhabi residential property sales hit record $19.9bn in 2025

Apartments dominated the sales market, accounting for 66% of transactions, reflecting strong developer activity in the segment

Supply chain attacks emerge as top cyber threat to businesses: Study

The study found that large enterprises are particularly vulnerable because of their extensive vendor networks.

Etihad Airways becomes first airline to accept Jaywan payments

Etihad Airways has become the first airline to accept Jaywan, the UAE’s national domestic card scheme, for flight bookings on...
  • UAE customers can use Jaywan cards across Etihad’s network, while Royal holders will receive discounts and priority benefits.
  • Etihad’s partnership with Al Etihad Payments follows a memorandum signed last October, deepening ties between airline and payments operator.

Trump warns countries helping Iran of ‘tremendous economic consequences’

Tehran dismissed Washington’s latest pressure campaign as a diversion from US economic troubles as shipping through Hormuz remained severely restricted.
  • Trump did not identify specific countries or measures, but warned businesses, banks, airports and governments could face major economic penalties.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said further pressure would fail, as Washington and Tehran remained deadlocked over the strait.

Saudi POS transactions fall to $3.8 billion in week ended Aug 15

Dubai, UAE -- Point-of-sale transactions in Saudi Arabia fell to nearly $3.79 billion in the week ended Aug. 15, from...
  • Food and beverage purchases represented 15.5% of weekly spending, while restaurants and cafes accounted for another 12.9%.
  • Electronic payments represented 85% of individual payments last year, exceeding the Financial Sector Development Program’s 70% target.