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Sustainable living strategies: How the circular economy transforms waste into valuable resources

Every day, without thinking much about it, we throw things away. Plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, old phones, toys, clothes, chargers that stop working, and cables we do not remember buying. They leave our homes and disappear into the background of life. But they do not really disappear. Globally, we discard enormous amounts of material each year,...


From megawatts to ecosystems: Delivering resilient power value chains in the Middle East

Today’s power systems are so interconnected that a delay in one component can stall an entire project


Experts outline next phase of digital finance at Bitcoin MENA

A new addition to this year’s programme, the Bitcoin for Corporations Symposium, drew CFOs and treasurers seeking guidance on using Bitcoin as a reserve asset


Top business influencers 2025

This is not simply a list of who is popular. It is a look at who is shaping conversations, inspiring the next generation and driving the Gulf’s business narrative forward


Flying out soon? UAE airlines unlock new ways to explore Asia, Europe

The moves come as the industry continues to recover from the pandemic, focusing on optimising travel experience while supporting global tourism


UAE businesses accelerate AI adoption but face mounting infrastructure and skills challenges, Kyndryl report finds

With 86 per cent of organisations in the UAE experiencing a cyber-related outage in the past year, cybersecurity remains urgent


Bitcoin dips below $90,000 as AI worries dent risk appetite

Standard Chartered on Tuesday slashed its expectations that bitcoin would hit $200,000 by the end of 2025, lowering its forecast to $100,000


Oil outlook 2026: Surplus keeps Brent near $58, but long-term supply risks loom

The global oil market heads into 2026 with contrasting narratives: a near-term surplus that promises softer prices and a structural supply challenge that could drive volatility later in the decade. Oxford Economics forecasts Brent crude to end 2026 at around $58 per barrel, easing to $55 in 2027 — well below consensus expectations — on the back of ...


E-invoicing becomes a foundation for broader digital tax compliance

As e-invoicing becomes a foundation for broader digital tax compliance, enterprises are navigating growing complexity across filings, reconciliation, audits, and cross-border regulation. During the Tax Technology Summit 2025, held on 6 December in Dubai, Debasish Guha Roy, Director, COVORO YouCloud and Paresh Bafna, Director, COVORO YouCloud offere...


GCC cuts interest rates as dollar-pegged economies track Fed policy

The central banks of Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman also reduced key rates by 25 basis points


Saudi Arabia moves to fast-track eVTOL air taxis with new Archer agreement

The announcement follows Archer’s recent partnership with The Helicopter Company, owned by the Public Investment Fund, to launch eVTOL services with Red Sea Global


Dubai sets out 2026 tourism growth plan at final city briefing of the year

Dubai continued its momentum in 2025 with 15.70 million visitors from January to October


OQ accelerates national downstream growth with 11 new Ladayn agreements

Anchoring Oman’s position as a rising industrial hub within the region’s polymer value chains and underscoring its rise as a regional downstream manufacturing base, OQ, Oman’s global investment group, has signed 11 new investment agreements under the Ladayn Polymer Park programme (“Ladayn”), backed by more than OMR 27 million in committed investmen...


Abu Dhabi launches FIDA cluster to drive next-generation finance push

By 2045, officials project the finance cluster will add $15.2bn to direct GDP, create 8,000 skilled jobs and attract at least $4.6bn in investment


Kamarrr Group: Rising as one of the UAE’s next billion-dollar AI unicorns

Kamarrr Group Technology founded by Ioannis (Giovanni) Kamarikos is rapidly positioning itself as one of the UAE’s most ambitious emerging AI ecosystems. The UAE-based company is developing more than 20 interconnected platforms spanning artificial intelligence, privacy, aviation, wellness, education, entertainment, secure communication, fintech, an...


RIQ and Swiss Re team up to boost Abu Dhabi's role in global insurance

Partnership to use AI and analytics to improve services


E& UAE to consider enabling stablecoin payments through AE Coin

In a landmark step that reinforces the UAE’s global leadership in digital-payment innovation, e& UAE  has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank) to enable AE Coin payments across select e& channels and digital touchpoints. This collaboration allows e& UAE to accept a fully regulated, Central Bank-...


UAE Central Bank cuts interest rates after US Fed move

Attention now turns to 2026 as markets speculate on Fed's potential moves


BlackRock says Middle East is a 'two-way street' for global capital as deals rise

Vice chairman of $13.46 trillion asset manager says region has moved from being an investor to attracting investment


UAE: Criminals using AI to scam people, launder money faster

The paper, 'Anatomy of a Digital Threat', describes AI as a "force multiplier" for financial crime


UAE and EU begin talks on strategic partnership agreement to deepen ties

Announcement builds on negotiations on free-trade agreement


BYD in talks with UAE authorities on driverless cars and research centre

Chinese EV maker is accelerating co-operation amid smart mobility push, senior executive says


Mubadala ready for major transport push but global opportunities scarce

Fund stands ready to invest once long-term regulatory frameworks are in place, executive says