4+ hour, 36+ min ago   (487+ words) The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has overhauled its financing ecosystem with the launch of seven integrated lending programs designed to support startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at every stage of their growth, as the UAE intensifies…...

8+ hour, 59+ min ago   (1475+ words) Saudi Arabia has $2.5 trillion in mineral reserves. Mining has become the country’s third main economic sector, alongside oil and petrochemicals. In January, Ma’aden, Saudi Arabia’s mining company owned by the Public Investment Fund, said it would invest $110 billion in exploration…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (539+ words) Qatar is strengthening its position as a regional logistics and trade hub through major infrastructure investments, enhanced investment incentives, and a logistics market valued at more than $2 billion, according to a report aired by Qatar TV. The country has invested…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (814+ words) There comes a point in every smartphone cycle when progress begins to feel incremental, when the latest flagship is only a marginal upgrade on what you already own. The Galaxy S26 Ultra shifts that pattern, not by overhauling everything, but by…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (499+ words) The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority (ADHA) has launched a new initiative to scientifically document emerging date palm varieties, aiming to protect intellectual property rights, preserve agricultural heritage, and support sustainability. Announced during the 22nd Liwa Dates Festival, the “Documentation of New…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (399+ words) The UAE has pledged $5 million to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, supporting global efforts to expand access to quality education for children, particularly those in vulnerable and underserved communities. The contribution will help fund initiatives that create educational opportunities,…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (986+ words) Art has escaped the confines of white-walled galleries and hushed auction houses to find a new, high-traffic home. Across the UAE, restaurants and cafés now provide a vital creative infrastructure that is changing how people discover and experience art. For…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (587+ words) The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched Emirates Majalis, a new community engagement initiative aimed at strengthening direct dialogue with UAE citizens, gathering feedback on tax services, and improving awareness of the country’s tax system. Launched under the slogan…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (581+ words) Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Salik have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop smart mobility solutions across Dubai’s key economic zones, as the emirate accelerates efforts to digitize transport infrastructure and improve traffic management. The partnership…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (614+ words) Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important requirement in the Gulf job market, but its impact on hiring remains limited across much of the region’s economy, according to new data from recruitment platform GulfTalent. The study found that AI-related duties,…...