Real Estate
The Architect to 2026: H.E. Aziz Barbhaya, Drafting the Blueprint for Global Peace and Enterprise
As part of our The Architect to 2026 series, we explore the journey of H.E. Aziz Barbhaya. From…
Category: Power & Policy
Government strategy, regulation and policy as investment signal.
Real Estate
The Architects of 2026: 10 Visionaries Defining the UAE’s Economic Future
Mapping the Convergence of Sovereign Policy and Private Capital in the Delivery of Vision 2033 For decades, the…
Business & Economy
UAE Central Bank shuts down Omda Exchange, slaps $2.7m penalty
The Central Bank of the UAE has revoked the licence of Omda Exchange operating in the UAE, struck…
Middle East
Civilians at risk amid escalating Thailand-Cambodia conflict: UN rights chief
“I am alarmed by reports that areas around villages and cultural sites are being struck by fighter jets,…
Business & Economy
UAE to apply reverse VAT charge on scrap-metal trading from January 2026
The UAE will introduce a reverse charge mechanism for value-added tax (VAT) on scrap-metal trading between registered businesses…
Business & Economy
M&A in the Middle East surges 260% to $53bn as dealmakers drive energy and tech expansion
Middle Eastern mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity surged sharply in 2025, underlining the region’s growing strategic confidence and…
Business & Economy
EXCLUSIVE: Consistent crypto discipline beats hype – Alex Reinhardt
Crypto entrepreneur Alex Reinhardt has urged market participants to focus on long-term discipline rather than short-term hype, arguing…
UAE News
Abu Dhabi pet owners take note…regulatory changes made to veterinary practices
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has made several regulatory changes governing veterinary medical practices in Abu…
Business & Economy
DFSA updates crypto token rules for firms operating in DIFC
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has issued updated rules governing the regulation of crypto tokens in the…
Middle East
UN urges calm in Bangladesh after killing of protest leader sparks unrest
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a leading figure in last year’s…