Government & Policy
ADNOC announces $43bn dividend target through 2030
The payout adds to AED86bn ($23bn) already distributed since ADNOC’s first IPO in 2017, underscoring its continued commitment…
Category: Energy & Infrastructure
Energy, ports, logistics, aviation and industrial infrastructure.
Technology & AI
Record cocaine seizure in Haitian waters underlines country’s ‘pivotal’ trafficking role
Haiti is in the grip of a security crisis as gangs battle for control of territory in the…
Government & Policy
du Pay tops AED 1.5bn in digital transactions as UAE pushes towards cashless future
du Pay, the digital financial services arm of telecom operator du, has exceeded AED1.5bn in processed transactions in…
Government & Policy
The Impossible State: How 54 Years of Vision Redefined the World Map
History usually moves in centuries. Empires rise and fall over hundreds of years. Cities take generations to mature.…
UAE News
Etihad Rail passenger service on track for 2026 launch after Dubai–Fujairah test
The Etihad Rail passenger service has completed a successful pre-launch test journey from Dubai to Fujairah, bringing the…
Middle East
‘Every step a struggle:’ Nigerian woman with disabilities leads push for dignity and inclusion
“Sometimes, it feels like the world isn’t made for people like me,” said Shiminenge, her voice steady despite…
Business & Economy
Saxo Outrageous Predictions 2026: AI CEOs, China’s golden yuan and a Taylor Swift-driven economic boom
Saxo has unveiled its Outrageous Predictions for 2026, outlining a series of low-probability but high-impact scenarios that challenge…
UAE News
UAE strengthens global leadership in competitiveness, AI and space says Eid Al Etihad 2025 report
The UAE has strengthened its position as one of the world’s most competitive and future-ready nations, recording global…
Middle East
Gaza: UN reports expanded winterisation efforts as cold weather intensifies
More than 230,000 families – that’s around 1.15 million people – received monthly food parcels between 1 and…
Business & Economy
Sharjah Islamic Bank lists $500m Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a $500 million Sukuk issued by Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), adding…