Firms lag as AI-driven fraud surges: Study
The report, published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and analytics firm SAS, highlights widening gaps between rapidly evolving...Technology Business Geostrategy
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...Business Economy
Firms lag as AI-driven fraud surges: Study
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.
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....Abu Dhabi recorded its highest quarterly performance on record with transaction values surging 160.7% to about $18.0 billion (AED66 billion).
In Sharjah, real estate trading volume climbed 40.7% year-on-year to approximately $5.0 billion (AED18.5 billion).
UAE foodservice sector set for continued growth through 2030: Deloitte preview
The UAE’s foodservice sector continued to grow in 2025 and is expected to expand further through 2030, even as the...The report said the global foodservice market is projected to reach €2.98 trillion in 2025, marking growth of 2.2% compared with 2024
The UAE foodservice market, valued at €16 billion in 2025, grew by 1.6% compared with 2024 and is forecast to rise by a further 4.2% through 2030
Sharjah Islamic Bank Q1 profit rises 19.4 percent
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) reported a 19.4 percent rise in first-quarter net profit, supported by higher income from Islamic financing...Income from Islamic financing and sukuk rose 14.4 percent, supporting operating income growth and profitability levels.
Customer deposits increased 10.3 percent, improving financing-to-deposit ratio while maintaining stable liquidity and asset quality metrics.
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
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.
National Bonds reports record 2025 results as funds exceed $4.9 billion
National Bonds said it posted its strongest annual performance in two decades, with bondholders’ funds surpassing $4.9 billion in 2025.The...The company has distributed more than $1.09 billion in profits and rewards since inception.
National Bonds said it has helped create 232 millionaires through disciplined savings programs.
ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m
The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.The company plans to scale its mobility and convenience platform, including EV charging and AI-enabled initiatives.
ADNOC Distribution said two upcoming dividend payments will total $525 million, subject to board approval.
AD Ports records $564 million 2025 net profit
The company said revenue grew 20 percent year-on-year to $5.65 billion, while net profit increased 16 percent, supported by strong...The company said its customer base grew by nearly 20 percent in 2025, while spending by its top 10 customers rose around 40 percent.
AD Ports also said it would raise about $1.25 billion through an asset monetization programme.
UAE real estate gains momentum on strong 2025 base as Mar sales surge
Dubai, UAE -- The UAE’s real estate sector extended its upward trajectory in March, with robust project launches, steady construction...Dubai records landmark AED422 million apartment sale as luxury segment demand accelerates further.
Abu Dhabi sees rapid sell-outs, with AED6 billion in Yas Island project sales within 72 hours.
