Trump demands Iran pay compensation for 50 years of damages
Trump’s demand comes as Tehran links Hormuz’s reopening to war reparations and an end to sanctions, complicating ongoing Iran-Oman talks over shipping lanes.
Geostrategy
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.
Economy
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’s Wadi Wurayah inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
The reserve is the country's third World Heritage Site and the first recognized specifically for its outstanding natural value.
Geostrategy
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.
Analysis
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...
Research
Saudi tourist spending rises to $22 billion in Q1 despite drop in foreign arrivals
Domestic travel helped sustain Saudi Arabia's tourism sector in the first quarter, with total visitor numbers rising to 37.2 million and hotel performance strengthening in key religious destinations.
Business
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
China’s LNG ambitions take shape
The 344-meters-long QC-Max vessel, being built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, is designed for a major Qatari LNG expansion project.
Business
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
Trump demands Iran pay compensation for 50 years of damages
Trump’s demand comes as Tehran links Hormuz’s reopening to war reparations and an end to sanctions, complicating ongoing Iran-Oman talks...
Geostrategy
Company News
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...
Economy
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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...
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...
UAE’s Wadi Wurayah inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
The reserve is the country's third World Heritage Site and the first recognized specifically for its outstanding natural value.
Geostrategy
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3 ways travel drives economic growth while enhancing global connections and sustainability
WTTC research shows that, having endured estimated losses of $4.5 trillion and 62 million jobs...
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...
Saudi tourist spending rises to $22 billion in Q1 despite drop in foreign arrivals
Domestic travel helped sustain Saudi Arabia's tourism sector in the first quarter, with total visitor numbers rising to 37.2 million...
Business
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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...
Abu Dhabi real estate transactions more than double in H1
Data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) showed total real estate transactions reached $31.9 billion in the...
Lamki: ADNOC’s South Africa acquisition accelerates international growth strategy
Chief Executive Officer ADNOC Distribution Bader Saeed Al Lamki said South Africa was attractive because of its scale and regulatory...
Company News
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...
Analysis
China’s LNG ambitions take shape
The 344-meters-long QC-Max vessel, being built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, is designed for a major Qatari LNG expansion project.
Business
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...
Research
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.
Business
Business
Emaar Properties posts 23 percent rise in H1 net profit to $3.5 billion
- Property sales reached AED26.6 billion as revenue backlog climbed 13 percent, providing strong visibility for future earnings recognition, the company said.
- Developer unveiled AED200 billion masterplan while expanding residential portfolio with 11 launches across Dubai and boosting international operations.
Business
Empower profit climbs 16%
- First-half revenue rose 4.5 percent as EBITDA increased 7.5 percent, supported by growing district cooling demand across Dubai developments.
- Empower added 61 contracts, lifting contracted capacity above two million refrigeration tonnes as connected buildings increased to 1,796.
Geostrategy
Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan forge defence pact as regional tensions deepen
- Houthi attacks, Strait of Hormuz tensions and stalled Lebanon talks underscore widening regional security risks despite diplomatic efforts.
- US President Donald Trump said he believed the war with Iran would end soon.







