Business & Economy
Arcapita expands US private equity portfolio with the acquisition of Trustpoint
Arcapita Group Holdings Limited (“Arcapita”), the global alternative investment firm, announced today that it has successfully completed the…
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Government & Policy news and digital analysis from The Nation Middle East, focusing on UAE, Dubai, and the Middle East’s evolving power dynamics.
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Sudan drone attacks raise fears for civilian safety and aid efforts
“These attacks appear to be the latest in a series of retaliatory military operations, conducted by the Rapid…
UAE News
UAE tops global digital government rankings: Report
The UAE has secured first place in three global telecommunications and digital government indices, according to the second…
UAE News
Eid Al Adha 2025: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain announce holidays
Dates for the 2025 Eid Al Adha holidays have been announced in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait…
Business & Economy
UAE sets $697bn Islamic bank target and aims for Halal export boost; Cabinet reviews tourism sector amid $122.5bn goal
The UAE has set ambitious targets for Islamic finance, tourism and more during a Cabinet meeting held in…
Middle East
Haitian media struggle to survive in face of attacks, revenue collapse
The Caribbean island nation is facing humanitarian, economic and political crises in addition to the break-down of law…
Business & Economy
Ahmed Abdelaal: How Mashreq’s CEO is redefining digital banking in the Middle East
As Group CEO of Mashreq, Abdelaal leads an institution with a 50-year legacy and a challenger mindset. And…
UAE News
UAE announces Eid Al Adha 2025
The UAE has announced dates for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday. An official statement confirmed that the…
Middle East
Hospital bombing deepens bleak situation for war-weary South Sudanese
“Every time this happens, people lose access to health services – and sometimes, to hope,” said Dr Humphrey…
Middle East
Gaza: Israel ‘approaches UN’ to resume limited aid deliveries, says aid agency
“We have been approached by Israeli authorities to resume limited aid delivery, and we are in discussions with…