Eight technology domains, including AI, robotics, engineering biology and advanced materials are no longer advancing in isolation.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is in a “state of collapse” and said Tehran has approached Washington seeking relief from the US blockade on Iranian ports.

The PMI report finds that MENA will require up to 330,794 construction project management professionals by 2035 under a high-growth scenario, a 32% increase in demand compared with 2025 levels.

The exchange came as regional tensions remained high and Iran intensified diplomatic efforts to secure a broader halt to hostilities, dispatching Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Pakistan and preparing for talks in Moscow.

The report, published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and analytics firm SAS, highlights widening gaps between rapidly evolving fraud tactics and corporate defenses, as criminals increasingly exploit accessible artificial intelligence tools.

Dubai, UAE -- A humanoid robot completed a half-marathon in China in a time faster than the human world record, according to state media and industry reports, highlighting rapid advances in robotics. The robot, widely referred to as “Lightning” or “Flash,” finished the 21.1-kilometer race in 50 minutes and 26...

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).

The truce, brokered by the United States, is intended to halt cross-border fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. Scenes of relief emerged across parts of Lebanon as the ceasefire took effect. Local reports said celebrations broke out in some areas, while displaced civilians began preparing to return to their homes...

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.

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) reported a 19.4 percent rise in first-quarter net profit, supported by higher income from Islamic financing and continued growth across business segments. Net profit after tax reached 380.7 million dirhams ($103.7 million) in the three months to March 31, compared with 318.9 million dirhams in the...

According to a new UNDP policy brief, the impact is most severe in countries directly affected by the fighting and those reliant on imported energy. However, poorer nations geographically distant from the conflict are also expected to face significant long-term setbacks.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has launched five new logistics routes designed to enhance supply chain efficiency and integrate various transport modes.These routes link Arabian Gulf ports with the Kingdom’s central and northern regions, extending to the Red Sea and northern neighboring countries. By utilizing a multimodal...

Dubai, UAE -- Dubai’s real estate transactions rose 31 percent year-on-year to 252 billion dirhams ($68.6 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, with volumes increasing 6 percent, official data showed, underscoring sustained investor confidence. Figures from the Dubai Land Department showed 718,160 real estate procedures were recorded during the...

The strikes hit multiple areas, including parts of Beirut, with emergency teams struggling to reach casualties amid heavy congestion. The health ministry urged residents to clear roads to allow ambulances access as rescue operations continued.

Dubai, UAE -- Masdar and TotalEnergies have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2 billion 50/50 joint venture aimed at expanding onshore renewable energy across Asia. The partnership will consolidate both companies’ onshore solar, wind, and battery storage operations across nine countries: Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the Philippines,...

Bitcoin has already endured five consecutive months of declines since reaching an all-time high of $126,500 in October 2025. February marked the fifth straight negative month, reflecting sustained selling pressure and deteriorating sentiment across the sector, writes Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro.

Iran has conveyed a fresh proposal to the United States through Pakistani intermediaries, seeking an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the ongoing war to an end, according to an Axios report.

National Bonds said it posted its strongest annual performance in two decades, with bondholders’ funds surpassing $4.9 billion in 2025. The company said funds rose 14% year-on-year, while returns of up to 4.45% were distributed to savers. Regular savers increased 37% compared to 2024, and corporate liquidity and treasury solutions...

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.

If successful, Artemis II will carry four astronauts on a lunar flyby, testing critical systems needed for future missions that aim to land humans on the Moon and eventually establish a sustained presence there.

The company said revenue grew 20 percent year-on-year to $5.65 billion, while net profit increased 16 percent, supported by strong performance across its ports, economic cities and free zones, and maritime and shipping clusters.

The asymmetry at the heart of this war’s economic geography is stark. The US imports relatively little oil through Hormuz. More than 80% of oil and LNG shipped through the strait in 2024 went to Asian markets, with China, India, Japan and South Korea the primary destinations, he adds.

More than 3,000 rallies were held across all 50 states, with participation estimates ranging from several million to as many as eight million people, reports said.

The dividend represents 100 percent of its share capital. The company reported record property sales of approximately $19.4 billion in 2025.

The dividend is equivalent to 43.75% of paid-up capital.

Dubai, UAE — Dubai Chambers, in collaboration with Dubai Customs and DP World, convened a meeting with around 100 private sector companies to assess logistics challenges and explore ways to strengthen supply chain efficiency amid shifting global conditions. The session, chaired by Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori,...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell signalled a cautious approach, noting that elevated energy prices and geopolitical tensions could complicate the inflation outlook, even as markets continue to expect potential easing later in the year.

AI-enhanced fraud is 4.5 times more profitable than traditional methods. “Agentic AI” systems can autonomously plan and execute complete fraud campaigns - from reconnaissance to ransom demands.

The increase in loss is due to impairment charges, weaker prices.

Higher land plot sales boost revenue and operating income.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continue to strengthen their position in global energy markets, supported by extensive natural resources, advanced infrastructure and sector expertise, according to data released by the GCC Statistical Centre. The data show that the region’s energy strategy is increasingly expanding beyond oil and gas production and...

The petrochemicals' company's revenue also fell 17.7 percent.

The company reported a record 45% increase in profit

Kelsey Goodman of the World Economic Forum discusses Strait of Hormuz disruptions, global trade risks, and how GCC economies can turn crisis into opportunity.

Cultural nuance matters deeply in MENA. Communication styles differ across the Gulf, the Levant, and North Africa. Comfort with camera-based interviews varies by age, gender, and socioeconomic background.

The profit for the year up 32.2% to reach $1.96bn.

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

Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier flynas posted a net loss of SAR 527 million in 2025, compared with a net profit of SAR 433.5 million a year earlier, according to financial data reported by Argaam. Revenue rose 3.8 percent year-on-year to SAR 7.84 billion in 2025 from SAR 7.56 billion in...

UNCTAD data shows Brent crude oil prices rose above $90 per barrel, while natural gas prices also increased sharply after the disruption. Between Feb 27 and Mar 9, oil prices rose 27% to $91.8 per barrel, while gas prices climbed 74 percent.

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.

Dubai, UAE -- Airlines has extended the suspension of flights to several Gulf destinations as regional tensions continue to affect aviation operations. The airline said flights to and from Oman, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Bahrain will remain suspended until Thursday while the situation is closely monitored. In a statement...

In a statement following a virtual meeting with International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol, the ministers said they are considering recommendations discussed during talks and remain ready to coordinate potential action.

The Bahrain Defence Force General Command (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have continued to successfully intercept successive waves of the Iranian aggression.

According to researchers, the vulnerability allowed attackers to tap into the browser environment and potentially access files on a user’s local operating system.

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

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.

There are, of course, technical hurdles to overcome, too, one of which is modernizing legacy systems. Many enterprises still operate on outdated infrastructures that simply weren’t designed for the demands of modern, data-driven intelligence.

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) markets are characterized by rapid growth, high owner influence, diverse operator models, and a much younger hotel infrastructure, says Ralph, the co-founder and chief operating officer (COO) of ExploreTECH.

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.

Some wealthy Asian investors are considering moving assets out of Dubai following Iranian missile and drone attacks on the city, raising concerns about the Gulf’s reputation as a stable financial hub, according to a report by Reuters. The report said that shortly after the attacks last week, two Indian entrepreneurs...