His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Arab Bank P.J.S.C. (UAB), inaugurated the Bank’s new branch at Dubai Festival City Mall. The inauguration ceremony was attended by members of the Board of Directors, Chief
U.S. Markets The S&P and Nasdaq indices were down more than 1% in yesterday’s session, led by a decline of almost 5% in the AI bellwether Nvidia. This came after their results beat analyst expectations but failed to ease investors’ concerns about the sustainability of big tech gains. In today’s session, the index remains marginally […]
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) today confirmed that its retail mobile banking application has been successfully restored. The disruption, which lasted approximately 48 hours, affected ADCB’s retail mobile banking application and customer contact centre. All other banking services, including branches, ATMs, card services, web-based internet banking, and corporate and
At VAST Forward 2026, VAST Data, the AI Operating System company, announced a unified, global partner program within VAST’s Cosmos Community that brings together VAST’s partner ecosystem of resellers, service providers, systems integrators and advisory partners, technology alliance partners, distributors, cloud service providers and hyperscalers – all under one consistent
First sales from developers remained dominant and cash buyers accounted for more than two thirds of resales in February as Dubai’s real estate market continued its powerful start to the year. A report from fäm Properties today reveals that the primary market accounted for 11,351 sales transactions worth AED42.1B last month, compared with 5,628 […]
UAE Markets Ease After Two-Day Closure, Fundamentals Remain Strong : Comments from Century Financial
Equities in the United Arab Emirates are trading slightly lower on Wednesday, following a two-day closure aimed at protecting the Gulf state’s key markets amid the regional geopolitical developments. The DFMGI is trading around AED 6,200, looking to recapture its 100-day EMA at AED 6,281. Meanwhile, the FTSE ADX General Index is holding around AED […]
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) will participate in the London Book Fair 2026, one of the world’s premier events for the publishing and knowledge sectors, held from 10 to 12 March 2026, at Olympia London. Participation forms part of MBRF’s commitment to reinforce its international presence and expand its strategic partnerships […]
Union Properties PJSC (“Union Properties” or “the Company”) (DFM: UPP), one of the UAE’s leading master developers, has entered into a membership agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through its globally recognised Industrial Liaison Program (MIT ILP). The membership positions Union Properties within an international network of organisations
Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, today announced the launch of ‘Agentic Payment Assistance & Collections Optimization’ solution. The enterprise-ready solution will be available in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace and will help global telecommunications operators
Kuwaiti economist and founder of Al-Wathiqa Regional Real Estate, Abdulrahman Al-Husseinan, highlighted the strength of the UAE’s real estate market, describing it as one of the Gulf’s most resilient markets in absorbing geopolitical shocks, thanks to its diversified investment base and openness to global capital flows. He explained that the emirates of Dubai and Abu […]
With the Crypto Fear and Greed Index plunging to historic lows and Bitcoin pulling back sharply from its highs, Bybit, the world’s second‑largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume headquartered in Dubai, is reaffirming a simple belief: in moments of uncertainty, the community needs stability, clarity, and real opportunities to earn steady income. Rather than
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the expansion of the Vertiv™ PowerBar Track busway family with the introduction of a compact, high-capacity double-stack design that enables higher power density while optimizing valuable white-space. Designed to address rapidly evolving AI workloads within colocation and hyperscale
Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramics, and optical physics, today announced that it has won the prestigious iF Design Award 2026 for the Corning Evolv® Openable Terminal. Presented by iF International Forum Design GmbH, one of the world’s oldest independent design institutions, this globally acclaimed award recognizes
Riverbed, the leader in AIOps for observability, today announced the manufacturing industry results from its Global Survey on ‘The Future of IT Operations in the AI Era’, revealing both strong momentum and significant readiness gaps in AI adoption. While 87% of manufacturing leaders and technical specialists report that ROI from their AIOps initiatives has met […]
Panasonic Middle East & Africa has announced the launch of its Green Impact Ramadan Campaign, a regional sustainability awareness initiative designed to encourage mindful consumption and environmentally responsible living during the Holy Month. Rooted in the spirit of Ramadan — a time of reflection, responsibility, and conscious living — the campaign highlights
Across the history of the United Arab Emirates, social cohesion has served as a structural pillar of national resilience, enabling the nation to meet pressure with composure and transform uncertainty into opportunity. From the earliest years of the Union, the UAE anchored its development in the strength of the family, placing human dignity, solidarity, and […]
In periods of heightened regional uncertainty, the shift from routine operations to crisis readiness must be swift, coordinated and grounded in verified information. For UAE‑based organisations, the priority is to maintain business stability, safeguard personnel, adhere to official government directives, and ensure readiness to assist or evacuate employees should
On World Hearing Day 2026, Starkey Middle East and Africa is reinforcing the importance of early diagnosis and timely intervention in children with hearing loss, while highlighting how advanced hearing technology can support better outcomes at school, at home, and in everyday life. This year’s World Hearing Day theme, led by the World Health Organization, […]
This International Women’s Day, Blume Restaurant is celebrating the grace, strength and beauty of women with a delicate and delicious surprise. On Saturday March 8, Blume will honour its lady guests by offering each a complimentary dessert, especially curated to reflect the occasion. Available all day, from opening until close time, at both the Dubai […]
Due to ongoing regional airspace closures, flights to and from Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Dubai remain suspended. Flights across the rest of our network may be delayed as a result of longer flight paths. We are working to ensure that all affected cargo is rescheduled once we have more clarity on airspace restrictions. […]




























