Diriyah, Saudi Arabia -  Saudi Arabia, has revealed plans for "The Arena in Diriyah," a monumental 76,000-square-meter lifestyle facility set to redefine the region's cultural and entertainment landscape.  Designed by London-based HKS Architects as part of a $63.2 billion masterplan, the arena aims to become the Middle East's premier venue...

ABU DHABI, UAE - Archer Aviation on Tuesday announced that it has entered into an agreement with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) with plans to commence air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi in 2026. As part of this initiative, ADIO plans to support Archer with incentives for establishing its first...

TOKYO, JAPAN -  Japan on Friday unveiled planned export controls on 23 items used to make semiconductors, following US pressure for countries to restrict Chinese access to the technology. The move was immediately slammed by Beijing, which warned against moves that "politicize, instrumentalize and weaponize" trade. It comes as Tokyo confirmed...

ABU DHABI, UAE - ADNOC Distribution on Friday announced plans to reduce its carbon intensity by 25 percent by 2030. This will be implemented by putting sustainability at the core of its day-to-day operations to future-proof its business and deliver sustainable long-term shareholder value. Central to ADNOC Distribution's enhanced sustainability...

A leading retailer in the UAE has said that over 15 percent of its customers have now shifted to 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) mode.

Oil giant Saudi Aramco's chief blasted "unrealistic" energy transition plans, calling for a "new global energy consensus", including ramped-up investments in fossil fuels to address painful shortages. Speaking at a conference in Switzerland, Amin Nasser lamented a "deep misunderstanding" of what caused the current energy crunch.

Dubai has officially begun its journey as the host of the 27th International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference 2025 after formally receiving the flag from Prague, the host city of the 2022 edition of the conference.

Western powers sounded the alarm Thursday over leaked plans to dramatically expand China's security and economic reach in the South Pacific, in what one regional leader called a thinly veiled effort to lock island states into "Beijing's orbit". If approved by Pacific island nations, the wide-ranging draft agreement and a...

The Ajman’s Department of Finance has signed agreements with 12 local banks to offer an "easy payment plan", which allows installment payments for government service fees to be made through the "Ajman Pay" platform when paid using any credit cards of these banks. The participating banks include First Abu Dhabi...