Aldar, Arada sign $4bn Abu Dhabi development partnership
Dubai, UAE -- Aldar and Arada have agreed a strategic partnership covering development opportunities on Yas Island and at Seih...
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Al Shamsi said technology could support analysis, accelerate access to information and improve efficiency, but stressed that “AI cannot replace...
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Iran war puts fresh pressure on oil flows, shipping as Tehran asks UN to intervene
Renewed US-Iran hostilities are disrupting energy flows, restricting Strait of Hormuz shipping and intensifying economic pressure as Tehran warns against...
- Asian refined-fuel imports fell sharply in August as Gulf supplies remained constrained by vessel shortages and disruptions around Hormuz.
- Iran urged the UN Security Council to act after a US strike on Larak Island killed and wounded people.
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Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon sold for $300,000 at Abu Dhabi exhibition
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The sixth round of auctions at the 2026 Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX)...
- Bred by Mark Mogulitch from the United States, the falcon entered the competition weighing 1,460 grams with a length of 18.5 inches and a width of 18.5 inches.
- Today's round attracted a broad segment of visitors, specialists, falcon enthusiasts, falcon farm owners, breeders, and experts from around the world
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Iran strikes US bases in Jordan, UAE after attack on Larak Island
Tehran says its attacks avenged deaths of IRGC personnel and civilians in the US strike on Larak Island. Jordan intercepted...
- Iran’s army also said it launched dozens of drones at the Al Minhad airbase in the UAE, targeting locations where US forces and helicopters were stationed.
- Jordan hosts about 4,000 US personnel at the Azraq and King Hussein airbases, alongside drones, fighter jets and Patriot air defences.
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Syria processes first international card payment in 15 years
Dubai, UAE -- Syria has processed its first international card payment in more than 15 years, Mastercard and QNB Group...
- QNB Syria processed the transaction at an approved local merchant using a Mastercard card issued outside Syria.
- The reconnection could enable wider international card acceptance, expanding digital payment options for consumers and businesses.
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Dubai airport expects stronger H2 as airline capacity and demand recover
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said the return of airline capacity was being matched by recovering demand, particularly important for...
- Dubai Airports is upgrading biometrics, self-service facilities and passenger flows to accommodate expected demand during the busier second half.
- The winter flight schedule and Dubai’s global events calendar are expected to support stronger connectivity and international transfer traffic.
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EDGE, Brazilian Army to establish cyber defense center in Brazil
Dubai, UAE -- EDGE Group and the Brazilian Army will establish a Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Brazil, the...
- The centre will provide training, digital forensics, incident response and strategic advice to Brazil’s armed forces and federal institutions.
- EDGE and Brazil’s Army will jointly invest in the institution, designed to build sovereign cyber capabilities and regional expertise.
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Qatar PM heads to Tehran as regional diplomacy intensifies
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he was in “no hurry” to resume talks with Iran, arguing that...
- Oman and Pakistan have also stepped up mediation efforts as concerns grow that renewed fighting could spread across the region and damage global markets.
- Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Sheikh Mohammed would discuss the need for the waterway to return to the status quo that existed before February 28.
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As AI joins the workforce, who gives it authority?
The first generation of enterprise generative AI largely answered questions, summarised documents and produced content. A human usually remained responsible...
- AI agents are gaining autonomy across enterprises, making clearly defined authority, permissions and accountability essential for responsible deployment.
- Saudi Arabia’s early adoption of agentic workflows gives organisations an opportunity to shape governance models for autonomous enterprise systems.
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Iran says Hormuz remains closed despite transit agreement with Oman
US president Donald Trump, meanwhile, says that all mines have been cleared from the waterway's international waters and that Tehran...
- Shipping data shows traffic through the Strait of Hormuz held steady at five commodity vessels on Tuesday, well below average.
- On Monday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a sweeping economic pressure campaign against Iran.
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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...
- Spot gold was up 0.5 percent at $4,627.42 per ounce, as of 01:55 GMT, after hitting its highest level since 15th May earlier in the session.
- Among other metals, spot silver fell 0.3 percent to $68.76 per ounce. Platinum lost 0.5 percent to $1,868.03.
Aldar, Arada sign $4bn Abu Dhabi development partnership
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Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away, 10-day mourning declared
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Iran warns US, regional states of retaliation ‘without limitations’ if attacked
The warning came as US President Donald Trump said he was considering three options for dealing with Tehran — reaching...
- Hormuz shipping remains sharply below pre-war levels as oil prices ease on hopes that diplomacy could reduce tensions.
- Before the war, around 125 large commercial vessels passed through the waterway each day.
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Iran sets seven conditions for talks as Turkey pushes proposals
“Tehran's message is clear and unambiguous; if Washington wants to escape the quagmire it has created for itself and avoid...
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey and other countries had proposed new conditions to the United States and Iran aimed at ending the war.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran would not abandon its right to attend the United Nations General Assembly.
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Qatar launches platform to manage wealth fund domestic portfolio
Qatar’s new investment platform will manage the wealth fund’s domestic portfolio as Doha targets $60 billion in infrastructure and private...
- Qatar expects $38.5 billion in infrastructure projects and $22.5 billion in private real estate and hospitality investment over five years.
- The strategy comes amid disrupted LNG exports, risky Hormuz shipping and Doha’s efforts to strengthen economic resilience through diversification.