Building the next generation of women leaders in UAE finance

Building the next generation of women leaders in UAE finance

Seventy per cent of UAE nationals in the private sector are women, indicating the country already has a strong, capable talent base to support these functions.

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Kaspersky warns of ChatGPT-themed macOS malware campaign

According to Kaspersky, attackers are purchasing sponsored search ads linked to queries such as “chatgpt atlas”

Address Downtown debuts Dubai digital hotel check-in

The launch supports Dubai’s wider digital transformation agenda, which focuses on improving service efficiency while enhancing convenience for residents and visitors

The deobank revolution: Pioneering a financial model for full user control

The deobank revolution: Pioneering a financial model for full user control

WeFi group CEO Maksym Sakharov believes the next leap in banking requires rebuilding the core system on-chain to give users real control over their wealth

India opens F&B sector to 100% foreign investment

India exports surge in November despite Trump’s steep tariffs

India’s exports of electronic goods during April to November jumped 38 per cent from a year earlier, data showed.

Ecolab, Dubai Municipality formalise partnership on water and food safety

The agreement formalises an established working relationship between the two organisations and provides a platform for continued collaboration in areas critical to Dubai’s public health, environmental protection, and sustainability goals

Emirates adds retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy on key routes

The refurbished four-class Boeing 777 features a redesigned interior across all cabins, incorporating modern colour palettes, Ghaf Tree motifs, and wood-finished accents

WhatsApp’s holiday update: AI images, smarter calls are here

WhatsApp’s holiday update: AI images, smarter calls are here

The updates aim to streamline communication, foster creativity, and enhance user engagement as people juggle busy schedules during the festivals

UAE tops MENA in crypto adoption, ranks 5th globally, reveals report

UAE tops MENA in crypto adoption, ranks 5th globally, reveals report

The country’s approach combines progressive policy frameworks with high grassroots usage, including remittance-driven demand, and some of the world’s highest crypto user penetration rates

Wynn Al Marjan Island construction update: Resort reaches record heights with topping out

When the spire is installed in 2026, the building will soar to 352 metres, establishing itself as the tallest man-made structure in Ras Al Khaimah

New Dubai Metro Blue Line route revealed: Will it serve your area?

New Dubai Metro Blue Line route revealed: Will it serve your area?

Dubai’s RTA has achieved a major milestone in the Blue Line’s development, with 10 per cent of construction now complete

Majid Al Futtaim lists $500m Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

Majid Al Futtaim now has $2.2bn in Sukuk listed on Nasdaq Dubai across four instruments

Five financial inclusion shifts set to reshape UAE workforce in 2026

Despite the UAE’s reputation for innovation, only 31 per cent of residents demonstrate basic financial literacy

e& launches smart keyboard to encourage everyday use of Arabic

Arab-easy: e& launches smart keyboard to encourage everyday use of Arabic

The keyboard mirrors the layout used by Arabizi, an informal system that uses English letters and numbers to represent Arabic sounds, placing Arabic letters in positions familiar to users accustomed to typing in English

Analysis: The five Dubai communities redefining office demand and commute times

According to BlackBrick, demand is accelerating for commercial spaces in secondary business districts — areas where residents can live, work, socialise and run companies within a 10–15 minute radius

Careem Pay adds Canada and Bangladesh to expanding remittance network

The expansion aligns with Careem Pay’s broader mission to simplify financial services in the region through a unified payments platform offering international transfers, P2P payments, bill payments and digital wallet features

DIFC joins world’s top five hedge fund hubs as manager count passes 100

Dubai’s DIFC hits milestone as hedge fund managers top 100

The number of hedge fund managers has more than doubled since the start of 2024, with 81 being ‘billion-dollar club’ funds

China’s factory output slows to 15-month low as retail sales slump

Economists say the economy has passed the point at which further stimulus would provide an effective fix

Dubai's new road project: 2,300 metres of bridges, major lane expansions planned

Dubai’s new road project: 2,300 metres of bridges, major lane expansions planned

The works include converting the existing roundabout into a grade-separated intersection, allowing free-flowing traffic movements in all directions

IHC raises stake in Invictus Investment to about 40% in Dhs420m deal

IHC raises stake in Invictus Investment to about 40% in Dhs420m deal

In H1 2025, Invictus posted a 164 per cent year-on-year increase in EBITDA to Dhs189.7m, while revenue rose 43 per cent to Dhs6.1bn

Arvind Ramamurthy, chief market development officer at ADGM

Inside ADGM’s rise as the new capital of private wealth

Over the past decade, Abu Dhabi’s relationship with family offices has transformed dramatically

Inside Veeam’s next chapter with Securiti AI

How Veeam’s agreement to acquire Securiti AI aims to redefine resilience, governance, and trust in the age of artificial intelligence

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OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.2 in strategic response to AI competition

The GPT-5.2 suite comprises three distinct modes tailored to business use

Huawei launches new foldable, wearables, and creative tablets at ‘Unfold the Moment’ event

Huawei said the launch embodies the company’s long-term consumer-first philosophy

Dubai launches Robotaxi service: Uber, WeRide debut autonomous rides in RTA-led rollout

Dubai launches Robotaxi service: Uber, WeRide debut autonomous rides in RTA-led rollout

The Robotaxi vehicles booked through theUber app will be available in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, two of Dubai’s most prominent neighborhoods

The future of payments: Key trends that will shape 2026

The future of payments: Key trends that will shape 2026

Smart devices, cars and wearables are emerging as new endpoints for payment confirmation

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

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

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

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

Most GCC central banks follow Fed lead, lower key interest rates

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