Business Tech

OpenAI set to launch AI-powered browser to disrupt Google Chrome’s global dominance

Arnold Pinto 10/07/2025

Web browsing dynamics to change OpenAI is preparing to roll out its own artificial intelligence-powered web browser in the coming weeks. This development could challenge Google Chrome’s dominance in the global browser market and reshape how users interact with the internet. Three people

Business Tech

The essential SEO glossary for beginners

News Desk 08/07/2025

A simplified guide Starting your journey in SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) can feel overwhelming, especially with the abundance of technical jargon surrounding it. It is not just about improving rankings on Google and other search engines; it is about understanding a complex system of content, code, and connections. That is why we have created this […]

Automotive Business Interviews

UK’s Keyloop races to digitise the automotive market in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 08/07/2025

As Chinese brands sweep in In this exclusive interview, Monzer Tohme, Managing Director (Sales) of Keyloop for the Middle East and Africa, shares insights into how the largest automotive technology company in the world maintains its dominance in the Middle East region’s dealership management market. With its headquarters in Reading, UK, Keyloop is a global […]

Business Crypto Events

Bitcoin Asia 2025 opens free general access pass for Hong Kong event

News Desk 07/07/2025

To widen regional participation Organisers of Bitcoin Asia 2025 have announced that all general admission passes to this year’s conference will be offered free of charge, in a move aimed at expanding access and engagement with digital asset technologies across Asia and beyond. The event will take place on August 28 and 29 at the […]

Business Finance Markets

Global public debt burden reached $102 trillion in 2024

Arnold Pinto 07/07/2025

UNCTAD: Time for reform The global public debt burden reached an all-time high of $102 trillion in 2024, according to a new United Nations report titled ‘A world of debt’. With developing countries carrying a disproportionate share of the financial strain, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned that unsustainable debt levels […]

Business Lifestyle Tech

Do you know? Facebook launches passkey login for mobile devices

Arnold Pinto 04/07/2025

In a security overhaul Facebook users across the Middle East and beyond will soon be able to log into their accounts using passkeys, a digital authentication system designed to replace traditional passwords with a more secure and convenient login method. According to Meta, Facebook’s parent company, the new feature is expected to roll out on […]

Business Tech

WhatsApp launches paid subscriptions and ads in app update

Arnold Pinto 01/07/2025

In phased rollout WhatsApp is introducing paid subscriptions, promoted channels, and advertising within its Updates tab, marking a significant expansion of the platform’s business model while keeping private messaging untouched. The new features will appear only in the Updates tab, which houses both Status posts and Channels. The company stated that the changes are

Business Cybersecurity Interviews

Rail cybersecurity faces new threats in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 01/07/2025

Says industry expert With the Middle East Rail 2025 trade show held in Dubai from June 24 to 25, gathering industry leaders from across the region, the urgency of cybersecurity in transport infrastructure, particularly in the rail sector, is becoming increasingly apparent. Serhii Salii, Head of Sales at Germany-based CyberShield, shared his insights on the […]

Business Transport UAE

National Paints wins 10-year naming right for Jebel Ali Metro Station in Dubai

News Desk 30/06/2025

Name changes from July 1, 2025 Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has awarded a 10-year naming right for Jebel Ali Metro Station on the Red Line in Dubai City to National Paints Factories, a UAE-based paints and coatings manufacturer. The metro station, which serves the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) industrial area, is being renamed ‘National Paints […]

Business Lifestyle Real Estate

Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island sales commence

Arnold Pinto 29/06/2025

As UAE luxury housing demand spikes Dubai-based Ardee Developments has commenced sales for Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island, a large-scale branded residential development located in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the United Arab Emirates. The announcement was made during a real estate broker event held in Dubai on June 24, 2025. Ardee Developments CEO & […]

Business Travel UAE

These are the top 3 travel insurance providers in the UAE  

News Desk 27/06/2025

10 things to consider beforehand Travel insurance is a growing priority for residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), especially as international movement increases across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Whether for leisure, business, or religious travel, choosing the right policy requires careful evaluation of coverage, reliability, and service. Union Insurance is

Business UAE

5 reasons to start a profitable business in Dubai this year

News Desk 26/06/2025

As a launchpad for regional expansion Dubai’s location at the intersection of Asia, Africa and Europe gives it a unique advantage as a business hub. It offers direct air links to major cities in all three regions, positioning it as a central access point for trade and commerce. For companies looking to expand into emerging […]

Business Logistics

DHL hikes its global shipping rates from July 1, 2025

Arnold Pinto 26/06/2025

Amid higher operating costs DHL will introduce a series of changes to its international shipping services for private customers, effective July 1, 2025, including a moderate price increase and adjustments to product offerings. The changes will affect shipments sent outside Germany, including to the Middle East and Africa, where many individuals and small businesses rely

Business Interviews

Gallabox is quietly powering a WhatsApp-led business revolution

Arnold Pinto 24/06/2025

Says Co-Founder Karthik Jagannathan As digital tools reshape how businesses connect with customers, companies offering solutions must navigate a fast-evolving technology landscape. In this exclusive interview on the sidelines of CX & Loyalty Summit 2025 in Dubai, Karthik Jagannathan, Co-Founder and CEO of Gallabox – a no-code WhatsApp-led customer engagement platform –

Business Events Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia focuses on climate-resilient water infrastructure

News Desk 23/06/2025

At Jeddah conference The second Stormwater and Wastewater Conference opened in Jeddah on June 23, 2025, drawing attention to Saudi Arabia’s efforts to upgrade critical water infrastructure amid rising climate challenges and rapid urban expansion. Held at the Jeddah Hilton, the event brought together officials, engineers, and environmental experts to address how cities

BREAKING NEWS Business Real Estate

Imran Khan motivates real estate professionals at Norah Residence launch in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 23/06/2025

“We have struck the fire” In a powerful and poetic address, Imran Khan, Founder and CEO of PIXL Global – a premier off-plan real estate marketing agency based in Dubai – delivered a speech that left a lasting impression on real estate professionals at the by-invitation launch event of Norah Residence, a new residential development […]

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DHL to invest US$574 million in Arabian Gulf logistics expansion

News Editor 2 19/06/2025

Renewed focus on specific sectors DHL Group plans to invest US$574 million by 2030 to enhance its logistics infrastructure, service capacity, and delivery efficiency throughout the Arabian Gulf region, primarily encompassing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. The move is part of the logistics specialist’s Strategy 2030, which aims to respond to global […]

BREAKING NEWS Business Travel

Dubai Airports extends AED495m contract with Serco to 2030

Arnold Pinto 19/06/2025

For passenger services at 2 airports Dubai Airports has signed a five-year contract extension with Britain’s Serco, valued at AED495 million, to continue providing passenger services at the Dubai emirate’s two main airports through December 2030. The contract follows the completion of an initial five-year term and a one-year extension. According to a Sero statement, […]

BREAKING NEWS Business

Toyota, Daimler to back merger of Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino

Arnold Pinto 14/06/2025

In commercial vehicle revamp Tokyo-based truck makers Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors have formally agreed to integrate under a new holding company, in a move backed equally by Toyota Motor Corporation and Daimler Truck AG. The merger, expected to take effect by April 2026, aims to consolidate operations across the development, procurement, and production of […]

BREAKING NEWS Business

Fujifilm opens regional hub and training centre in Expo City Dubai

Arnold Pinto 14/06/2025

Firm eyes new growth in MEA region Fujifilm Middle East and Africa has opened new regional headquarters and a training facility at Expo City Dubai. The move strengthens the Japanese company’s presence in the MEA region and underscores Dubai’s role as a growing centre for technological development and healthcare innovation. The new site includes the […]