Saudi Arabia will open two new alcohol stores in Jeddah and Dhahran, according to a Reuters report
Search results
US woman extradited from Dubai over fraud charges
Patricia Lynn Keller allegedly stole cash from employer for Disney World trip
Lilly
Weight-loss drugs lead to hefty gains as Eli Lilly hits $1tr market capitalisation
The maker of Mounjaro and Zepbound becomes only the first pharmaceutical company to enter the elite club, dominated by tech companies
defence
Tawazun signs total 27 deals worth $6.65bn during Dubai Air Show
Seven new contracts signed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence during the final day, with a total value of $1.75bn
Daily Mail
Major shake-up in UK newspaper industry as Daily Mail agrees to buy The Telegraph
DMGT says it has signed an agreement with Redbird IMI over the acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group for US$650 million
Byju's
Byju’s Raveendran to contest $1.07bn ruling against him in US bankruptcy case
In an “extraordinary” judgement, Delaware court awards $533mn on the claim that Raveendran aided and abetted a breach of fiduciary duty, and an additional $540.6mn
GCC
Gulf profits climb to 3-year high as banks and property drive gains
Earnings across the GCC reached their strongest level in 12 quarters as banking and real estate growth impresses
insurance
BlueFive Capital unveils new platform targeting GCC insurance consolidation
Investment firm BlueFive Capital aims to build a scaled, tech driven regional insurer as it pursues acquisitions
Formula One
McLaren’s Lando Norris wins F1 championship after Yas Marina thriller
The 26-year-old Briton finishes third behind Verstappen and Piastri, but that was enough to break the Dutch driver’s four-year winning streak
Museum
After $102mn jewel heist, water leakage damages 400 rare books in Louvre
A water leak from old pipelines last month damaged nearly 400 rare books in the Egyptian antiquities department
acquisition
Hollywood-hungry Gulf states bankroll Paramount’s Warner Bros bid
Gulf sovereign funds rarely join forces on single takeovers
football
Turkey jails top-tier players pending trial in gambling probe
Players from Galatasaray, Fenerbahce formally arrested. Top club officials among dozens detained last week
AI infrastructure
Brookfield and Qatar launch $20 billion AI infrastructure joint venture
Joint venture aims to make Qatar a leading AI hub in the Middle East
Leadership
REVEALED: The 150 Most Influential Arabs
This year’s edition arrives with a bold new framework and a sharper lens on power, reach and relevance that captures leaders whose impact resonated far beyond borders
Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding
Abu Dhabi’s CYVN completes McLaren acquisition with Bahrain’s Mumtalakat
Abu Dhabi investors complete the acquisition of McLaren
Air Arabia
Air Arabia announces Abu Dhabi to Almaty flights
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to boost UAE-Kazakhstan connectivity with new Almaty flights
Dubai real estate
Dubai real estate sector sees $38.9bn of sales in Q1; top-performing areas, most expensive properties and average price rise revealed
Dubai real estate sector recorded second-highest quarterly sales performance on record
IATA
Middle East airline traffic up 3.1 per cent in February: IATA
International airline traffic demand was up 2.6 per cent in October
Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan launches MyDubai Communities platform
New MyDubai Communities platform offers access to more than 100 interest-based community groups
EA
Saudi PIF to deepen gaming investment as it plans to take EA private
Already holding a 10% stake in the videogame giant, PIF, alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, offers a $50bn deal
ADX
ADX starts its two-day Global Investor Roadshow in New York from Monday
Senior executives from 15 ADX-listed companies, along with the exchange’s Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, are part of the delegation
Autonomous vehicles
Dubai adopts regulatory framework for autonomous heavy vehicles
Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port Rail Freight Terminal, Dubai Investments Park, and Ibn Battuta Mall identified for the pilot stage
AI
President meets OpenAI’s ‘Dr’ Sam Altman to discuss AI collaboration in the UAE
Altman awarded an honorary doctorate by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZAI) in recognition of his role in the field of AI
oil tanker
UAE rescues 24 crew after oil tanker collision in Sea of Oman
UAE Coast Guard evacuate 24 crew members following ship collision
Dubai real estate
Dubai real estate: Sales of homes worth more than $2.7m increase tenfold in 4 years; top millionaire neighbourhoods revealed
Savills has reported a tenfold increase in AED10m+ home sales in Dubai from 2020 to 2024
DMCC
US companies flock to Dubai as DMCC reports 7% surge in American business registrations
DMCC strengthens position as Dubai’s top destination for US firms following $200bn UAE-US trade boost
Saudi Food & Drug Authority
Saudi Arabia announces major new food and dining rules
Saudi authorities to demand food labelling guidelines from July 1
Central Park at City Walk
Dubai real estate: Meraas awards $123m construction contract for Central Park Plaza
Meraas awards construction contract for work on Central Park Plaza in Dubai
Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR).
Dubai announces holiday dates
Dubai Government announces date of holiday and long weekend
Billionaire
10 business secrets of the celebrity billionaires: What Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and Paul McCartney can teach every entrepreneur
These celebrity billionaires turned fame into billion-dollar businesses. From Taylor Swift’s IP strategy to Jay-Z’s ownership playbook, here’s what professionals at every level can learn about leverage, execution and long-term growth
Google
Google’s AI and digital tools added $5.9bn to UAE economy in 2024
Google adds AED 21.8bn ($5.9bn) to UAE economy in 2024, Impact Report shows
Dubai Investments
Pane and gain: Dubai Investments glass division shatters production record with 14.8 million sqm in 2024
Strong growth across Emirates Glass, Emirates Float Glass and Saudi American Glass highlights rising demand in Dubai
Expo
PIF launches Expo 2030 Riyadh Company to build landmark giant World Expo site
Saudi Arabia launches Expo 2030 Riyadh Company to deliver $64bn economic boost
roads general authority
Saudi Arabia introduces major new road code
Saudi Arabia launches national road code to improve safety, traffic flow and future-proof infrastructure
Interpol
UAE arrests wanted former Interpol official on fraud charges
Ministry of Interior in the UAE announces arrest of Moldovan national Vitalie Pîrlog
Hijri New Year
Kuwait announces Islamic New Year holiday
Kuwait Cabinet approves Islamic New Year holiday
FDI
UAE sees $45.6bn foreign direct investment in 2024, targets massive $354bn inflow
UAE ranked 10th globally for foreign direct investment in 2024, attracting $45.6bn
Bulgari
Abu Dhabi real estate: Bvlgari to open ultra-luxury resort and mansions on private island by 2030
Bvlgari unveils new luxury resort and mansions on private island in Abu Dhabi, opening in 2030
Dubai Municipality
Dubai Municipality completes $75m sewerage and rainwater drainage network in Nad Al Sheba
Dubai completes major sewerage and rainwater project in Nad Al Sheba
Islamic New Year
Oman announces holiday for public and private sectors
Oman has announced an official holiday for Hijri New Year
Dubai universities
Top Arab universities 2026 revealed: Education institutions in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Oman climb QS rankings
Influential international rankings names world’s best universities, see how Arab institutions fared
Airlines
Revealed: Skytrax names world’s best airlines for 2025
Skytrax reveals 2025 World Airline Award winners with a Middle East national carrier taking top prize
comic books
Certified Collectibles Group opens Dubai office as comics, trading cards and autographs grow as alternative investment category
Certified Collectibles Group opens Dubai office in DIFC, offering expert grading and authentication for coins, comics and trading cards
Dubai
Dubai’s RTA launches fast-track programme to develop Emirati engineering talent
The initiative aims to equip young Emirati engineers with specialised capabilities that ensure career stability and growth
Income Tax
Oman announces 5% income tax: Everything you need to know
Oman to implement 5% personal income tax from 2028
Al Etihad Credit Bureau
Dubai residents can now instantly check credit scores online
Etihad Credit Bureau partners with DubaiNow to allow users to access credit reports and scores directly in-app
GaStat
Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus shrinks 62% despite surge in non-oil exports
Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus dropped 61.7 per cent in April 2025 as imports surged and oil exports declined
Ajman
Ajman partners with Yango to launch app-based taxi booking service
Ajman has launched a new taxi booking service through the Yango app
Dubai free parking
Dubai announces free parking for New Year holiday
RTA announces free parking and Dubai Metro operating hours for Hijri New Year holiday
Aviation
Qatar Airways CEO reveals details behind travel recovery: 151 disrupted flights, 20,000 passengers diverted mid-air, 35,000 meals for stranded passengers
Qatar Airways shares the inside story on stunning travel disruption recovery following airspace closure
AlNassr
Ronaldo reportedly close to extending his stay in Saudi Arabia by two years
The Portuguese superstar’s contract with Al Nassr ends later this month, but a new contract can keep the 40-year-old in Saudi Pro League
Dubai Metro
Dubai’s Jebel Ali Metro Station renamed National Paints Metro Station in 10-year branding deal
Dubai’s Jebel Ali Metro Station renamed after National Paints in major 10-year naming rights deal
