Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is set to host the inaugural Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS 2025) on May 5-6 at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. This significant event is organized by the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) in strategic partnership with the UAE Public Prosecution and is under the esteemed patronage of...
The partnership for this meeting was established between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and Etihad Rail. The objective was to foster long-term strategic relationships in transport, infrastructure, logistics, and railways. Discussions focused on sharing experiences from the UAE’s integrated railway system, which has been operational for over two years,...
Alpheya, a wealth management technology platform backed by BNY and Lunate, is set to open a new office in Al Ain. This expansion is supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and aims to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s wealth management ecosystem while enhancing digital financial capabilities in the region. The partnership with ADIO is strategically...
The UAE Minister of Economy, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, met with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to explore ways to strengthen economic and investment relations between the UAE and the United States, particularly with New Jersey. This collaboration aims to open new avenues for cooperation in vital sectors such as tourism, innovation, technology, sustainable...
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, a leading global event for the travel and tourism sector, has successfully drawn more than 55 000 professionals from 166 countries. This attendance reflects a significant 16 percent increase compared to the previous year. The event showcased over 2,800 exhibiting companies, with 19 percent from the Middle East and...
UAE real estate developer MAG has signed a significant tokenization deal worth $3 billion with MultiBank Group, a financial derivatives institution based in Dubai. This partnership follows a previous agreement where MAG had entered into a $500 million deal with Mantra Chain. The new collaboration also involves Mavryk, a provider of blockchain tokenization infrastructure. According...
The world’s largest cryptocurrency event, Token2049, took place in Dubai at the Madinat Jumeriah Resort from April 30 to May 1. The conference attracted around 15 000 participants from more than 160 countries and featured over 200 speakers, which included industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators. The event began early, with a DJ spinning tracks before...
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory cable to Andrzej Duda, the President of the Republic of Poland, on the occasion of Poland’s Constitution Day. This gesture highlights the diplomatic ties between the United Arab Emirates and Poland. In addition, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice...
Housing demand in Dubai has surged significantly, with the city experiencing an influx of approximately 1 000 new residents each day during the first quarter of the year. This dramatic increase in population has put upward pressure on the housing market, driving rents higher across various property types. According to a report by ValuStrat, villa...
OPEC+ has decided to increase oil production by 411 000 barrels per day starting in June. This decision is anticipated to further decline crude prices, a trend already set in motion by recent tariff announcements from President Trump. The increase in output comes as part of OPEC+’s ongoing efforts to manage global oil supply effectively....