UAE real estate posts record Q1 growth on strong investor demand
In Dubai, the Dubai Land Department reported 718,160 real estate transactions, including 60,303 disposals, up 6% from a year earlier. The total value of transactions rose 31% to about $68.6 billion (AED252 billion).
Business
Iran, US signal fresh talks as Hormuz tensions persist
The United States and Iran have sent mixed signals ahead of a possible second round of peace talks in Pakistan, even as tensions remain high over maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Geostrategy
Cyber war is here: Five rules redefining digital defence for modern organizations today
Recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have confirmed what defence professionals saw coming years ago. Cyber operations now precede kinetic strikes. Digital infrastructure is targeted alongside physical. And the organisations that survive aren’t the ones with the best firewalls, they’re the ones built to absorb and adapt, writes Ayman Gomaa, Global Leadership Strategist, Special Operations Veteran, and Founder of Acacia Innovations Technology.
Modern attackers don’t announce themselves. They quietly map, probe, and observe, often for weeks or months before any visible action. We saw this clearly in Ukraine long before February 2022. And it continues to be the pattern in virtually every high-stakes operating environment, he adds.
AWS outage in Gulf raises reliability concerns as services remain disrupted over a week after strikes
Cloud services operated by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the Gulf region continue to face disruptions more than a week after drone strikes damaged data centre infrastructure, raising concerns about the reliability of critical digital systems in an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment.
Economy
‘Strait of Hormuz disruption could trigger long-term shift in global trade and energy flows’
Kelsey Goodman of the World Economic Forum discusses Strait of Hormuz disruptions, global trade risks, and how GCC economies can turn crisis into opportunity.
Economy
Dubai moves from importing innovation to exporting it, says Future Solutions Head
Dubai’s innovation ecosystem is entering a new phase, argues Amer Abdulraoof, Head of Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity, with university-led prototypes now being scaled through government and industry partnerships.
Interview
MEA market decision-making cycle is fast but risk-averse: Ralph Melis
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) markets are characterized by rapid growth, high owner influence, diverse operator models, and a...
Interview
WEF’s risks report 2025: Rising geopolitical tensions, environmental threats, disinformation dominate future threats
A survey of over 900 experts reveals state-based armed conflict as the most pressing global risk for 2025, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and global fragmentation in cooperation and governance
Geostrategy
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.
Economy
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
Economy
Traditional coffee roaster reflects Saudi heritage
The mahmas is typically made of thick iron or copper and consists of a hollow cylindrical disc with a long handle used to stir coffee beans during roasting.
Arts & Culture
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.
Business
Iran, US signal fresh talks as Hormuz tensions persist
The United States and Iran have sent mixed signals ahead of a possible second round of peace talks in Pakistan,...
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Cyber war is here: Five rules redefining digital defence for modern organizations today
Modern attackers don’t announce themselves. They quietly map, probe, and observe, often for weeks or months before any visible action. We saw this clearly in Ukraine long...
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AD Ports records $564 million 2025 net profit
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Millions join ‘No Kings’ protests across US
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AWS outage in Gulf raises reliability concerns as services remain disrupted over a week after strikes
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‘Strait of Hormuz disruption could trigger long-term shift in global trade and energy flows’
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Dubai moves from importing innovation to exporting it, says Future Solutions Head
Dubai’s innovation ecosystem is entering a new phase, argues Amer Abdulraoof, Head of Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity,...
Interview
Traditional coffee roaster reflects Saudi heritage
The mahmas is typically made of thick iron or copper and consists of a hollow cylindrical disc with a long...
Arts & Culture
MEA market decision-making cycle is fast but risk-averse: Ralph Melis
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) markets are characterized by rapid growth, high owner influence, diverse operator models, and a...
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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...
Economy
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
Economy
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.
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Masdar, TotalEnergies $2.2bn venture to push renewable energy growth in Asia
Dubai, UAE -- Masdar and TotalEnergies have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2 billion 50/50 joint venture aimed...
- As electricity demand accelerates across Asia, this partnership brings together capital and expertise to deliver renewable
- The JV will have a portfolio capacity of 3 GW of operational assets and 6 GW
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Geopolitics, risk aversion and crypto: Why this time may be different
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.
Geostrategy
Iran, US signal fresh talks as Hormuz tensions persist
The United States and Iran have sent mixed signals ahead of a possible second round of peace talks in Pakistan,...
- Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the U.S. delegation, while Iranian officials said Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf would attend if Vance also participates
- However, the two sides remain divided over the Strait of Hormuz with President Donald Trump vowing to maintain a blockade of Iranian ports