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fromFortune
2 days ago
Digital life

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.
Digital life
fromFortune
2 days ago

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

Medical supplies are stuck in Dubai, as clinics around the world face shortages

We are already seeing in our pediatrics an increasing number of admissions. We are reaching 120% bed occupancy. Our main priority is to have this therapeutic food arriving in Yemen on time.
Public health
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
13 hours ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/29/26 - 4/4/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding and developments, including Crosby, Blossom Health, Create Wellness, and Avo.
fromAol
1 day ago

8 Best Places to Live Abroad for Young Adults, According to Experts

"Thailand's five-year, multi-entry digital nomad visa is the best one of its kind in the world. Many who live here pay $500 or less per month on rent, the food is excellent, and the social options to connect with other expats are nearly limitless."
Canada news
#uae-art
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.
Science
fromInverse
3 days ago

SXSW 2026 Proves AI Is So Last Year - And Space Is The Next Frontier

SXSW showcases innovation, highlighting both AI advancements and immersive experiences like virtual reality simulations of the International Space Station.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Why Disney's parks business could boom this year despite the Iran war rocking the economy

Analysts predict that Disney's parks will remain money-printing machines, with attendance at Disneyland and Disney World expected to rebound after a slight dip last fiscal year.
Business
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

How the UK's 'Neet' youth can power the digital economy | Computer Weekly

Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, highlighting a significant social and economic challenge.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Uber increases stake in WeRide as robotaxi partnership ramps up in Dubai | TechCrunch

Uber and WeRide have launched driverless robotaxi operations in Dubai, expanding their autonomous vehicle services in the Middle East.
Venture
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

From Industries to Ecosystems: How Ulugbek Mirzamukhamedov Embodies a New Business Model in Uzbekistan

Central Asia's business landscape is evolving, emphasizing interconnected sectors rather than isolated industries, exemplified by Ulugbek Mirzamukhamedov's Semurg ecosystem.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Expat influencers sold Dubai to the world and were paid to look the other way. Now the dream is crumbling | Brigid Delaney

The lack of sympathy for Australian and British expats and influencers in Dubai has been curious, especially after their adopted home was bombed in the initial days of the war.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

How important are the Gulf economies to the world?

The ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran is creating significant challenges for Gulf Arab nations, which are already feeling the economic strain from rising tensions and instability in the region.
World politics
DevOps
fromTheregister
1 week ago

AWS would prefer to forget March in UAE region

AWS is waiving charges for the ME-CENTRAL-1 Region in March 2026, erasing billing and inventory data without explanation.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Migrant workers keep Dubai running but can't afford to flee Iranian strikes

Migrant workers in Dubai face increased risks amid regional conflict, highlighting their crucial role in the city's economy and the precariousness of their lives.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I moved to Dubai for a job 2 years ago. It's still where I see my future.

Growing up in a small village in Lebanon taught me resilience and adaptability. Those qualities have influenced my character and my approach to design and decision-making.
Renovation
Marketing tech
fromPhocuswire
in 2 months

Travel marketing's AI identity crisis

AI is fundamentally changing travel marketing, requiring a complete rethinking of traditional strategies and customer engagement.
Cryptocurrency
fromElite Traveler
2 weeks ago

Can - and Should - You Use Cryptocurrency to Travel?

Cryptocurrency faces significant challenges in the travel industry due to volatility and limited acceptance as a payment method.
#uae
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Iran war wipes $120bn off Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets

UAE financial markets have lost around $120bn due to the US-Israel war on Iran, with significant declines in stock indexes.
World politics
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

The UAE just signed AI deals with both Washington and Beijing in the same week. Nobody in either capital objected - Silicon Canals

The UAE's AI cooperation with both the US and China signifies a strategic shift in global technology geopolitics.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Iran war wipes $120bn off Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets

UAE financial markets have lost around $120bn due to the US-Israel war on Iran, with significant declines in stock indexes.
World politics
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

The UAE just signed AI deals with both Washington and Beijing in the same week. Nobody in either capital objected - Silicon Canals

The UAE's AI cooperation with both the US and China signifies a strategic shift in global technology geopolitics.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Dubai vs London: Why global investors are looking beyond traditional property markets - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Dubai increasingly competes with London as a property investment destination, offering higher rental yields, investor-friendly conditions, and strong capital growth potential that appeal to globally mobile buyers.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Despite Uncertainty, Gulf Art World Projects Normalcy

Cultural heritage faces threats amid ongoing conflicts, despite some museums and galleries remaining open.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Tourists in Dubai Treated as a 'National Security Risk' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

This case represents a troubling development where a tourist, already traumatised by the incident, is being treated as a national security risk over what would ordinarily be considered minor conduct. No harm was intended. Under these laws, he can be kept indefinitely.
Berlin
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Dubai's status as a global hub is at risk, as the Iran conflict is already disrupting travel beyond the Middle East

Iran conflict disrupts Dubai's travel hub status through flight cancellations, rerouted air routes, surging oil prices, and potential permanent shifts in airline operations.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Relocation to Dubai from the United Kingdom - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

In the UK, income tax can reach 45%, corporation tax has climbed toward 25%, and dividend taxation further reduces net income. In Dubai, by contrast, personal income tax does not exist, and qualifying free-zone income may benefit from 0% corporate tax structures.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Dubai's Army of Influencers Gets Back in Line

Your boy is currently in the middle of World War III right now," the day trader Mike Babayan, who posts under the handle "Nitrotrades," said into his camera on February 28, a clip that garnered 1.1 million views on Instagram Reels. It was a departure from his usual fare of filming fancy sports cars and stock-trading strategies. Now "I am seeing a lot of people who are just, like, packing up and leaving altogether.
Social media marketing
Miami
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm moving from Miami to Dubai. The Middle East conflict won't stop me.

A 31-year-old American hairdresser relocates from Miami to Dubai in April, attracted by no income tax, safety, and cultural appeal despite geopolitical concerns.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

We paid 1.5k for a disco bus to escape Dubai for Heathrow flight out of Middle East

A British couple paid £1,500 to escape the Middle East conflict via a disco bus to Oman, successfully boarding a flight home to London as regional tensions escalated.
#dubai-security
World news
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

If You Hate Dubai

An Iranian drone strike on Dubai's financial center has damaged the city's reputation as a safe commercial hub, prompting schadenfreude from critics who view Dubai's vulnerability as comeuppance for its image-focused development.
London
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

The Story Behind The World Islands, Dubai

The World Islands, Dubai's abandoned man-made archipelago shaped like a global map, is experiencing a significant revival with luxury hospitality brands and ultra-high-net-worth buyers returning to develop boutique resorts, private villas, and curated island experiences.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
1 month ago

"Technology is our superpower"-Africa and India take seat at top table as AI revolution spreads | Fortune

Nigeria transformed from a communication desert with 0.4 telephone lines per 100 people in 2000 to 200 million mobile connections by 2025, exemplifying Africa's wireless revolution and leapfrogging development through mobile technology.
European startups
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 year ago

Tenstorrent and Infinia launch Abu Dhabi based Sovereign AI Initiative

Tenstorrent and Infinia partner to develop sovereign AI infrastructure solutions for GCC governments, financial services, and critical infrastructure, positioning Abu Dhabi as a regional AI deployment hub.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Drone strike hits Dubai airport, a major global hub, sparking huge fire

An Iranian drone attack ignited a fuel tank at Dubai International Airport, causing a massive fire and forcing flight suspensions at one of the world's busiest aviation hubs.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Saudi Arabia commits $40B to AI infrastructure in bid to diversify beyond oil - Silicon Canals

Saudi Arabia commits $40 billion to AI infrastructure with US partners, establishing data centers and semiconductor supply chains to diversify from oil dependency.
#cryptocurrency-conference
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
World news

Flagship Dubai crypto conference Token2049, in sudden reversal, cancels due to Iran war | Fortune

fromFortune
4 weeks ago
World news

Dubai's signature Token2049 crypto event set to go forward even as other conferences hit pause amid growing conflict | Fortune

World news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Flagship Dubai crypto conference Token2049, in sudden reversal, cancels due to Iran war | Fortune

Token2049 Dubai crypto conference postponed to 2027 due to Middle East conflict, regional safety concerns, and travel disruptions.
World news
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Dubai's signature Token2049 crypto event set to go forward even as other conferences hit pause amid growing conflict | Fortune

Token2049 Dubai crypto conference proceeds as scheduled for late April despite Middle East conflict, with sold-out registrations and fully secured exhibition space.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

What travellers stranded in the UAE right now need to know

UAE airspace is closed with all flights grounded; stranded passengers should seek shelter, avoid airports, obtain official updates, and contact airlines directly for flight information.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Uber previews its Dubai air taxi service

The experience of booking an air taxi will be much like reserving a four-wheeled Uber. In the app, after entering your destination, Uber Air will appear as an option for eligible routes. The Uber app will book a flight and an Uber Black to pick you up and drop you off at a Joby "vertiport."
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Saudi Arabia commits $100 billion to AI infrastructure in bid to diversify beyond oil - Silicon Canals

The investment will flow through a newly formed venture called HUMAIN, a Saudi-based company focused on building AI infrastructure including data centers, cloud computing campuses, and the development of Arabic-language AI models. The partnership brings together Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) with leading US technology companies, creating a framework for the Kingdom to host some of the world's most advanced computing facilities.
Artificial intelligence
#digital-nomad-visas
#saudi-arabia-technology-investment
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Dubai, oasis for business and partying, confronts war

Iranian drone and missile attacks on Persian Gulf nations, particularly Dubai, threaten the region's carefully cultivated image as stable, wealthy business and tourism centers.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The shine has been taken off': Dubai faces existential threat as foreigners flee conflict

Dubai's reputation as a safe luxury destination has been severely damaged by Iranian missile strikes, causing mass exodus of residents and tourists amid ongoing regional conflict.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK Tech Firm Takes Ambitious Steps to Capitalise on Opportunities in the Middle East

SoC is opening a £3 million Dubai campus to train 2,000 people in AI, computer science, and digital skills, expanding its global footprint.
World news
fromSustainable Bus
3 weeks ago

UITP Summit in Dubai cancelled due to the war in the Middle East

UITP cancelled its 2026 Summit in Dubai due to evolving Gulf region situations affecting international travel safety and delegate wellbeing.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
2 months ago

Creatorverse: Dubai Is Angling to Be Creator Home Base

UAE is aggressively courting content creators with funding, tax and visa incentives while imposing permits and content restrictions that raise legal and ethical concerns.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Dubai business setup in 2026: A strategic guide for foreign investors and entrepreneurs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Dubai's 2026 strategy focuses on economic integration, regulatory sophistication, and a 9% corporate tax regime, making jurisdiction choice and substance critical for investors.
Marketing
fromokmagazine.com
1 month ago

The Dubai Fashion Brand That Kept Showing Up and the Creator Strategy Behind It

Yamammi built a dense creator-driven UGC campaign to make Dubai-born Azari omnipresent by prioritizing aesthetic fit, relevance, and scalable native content over celebrity endorsements.
#vision-2030
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

Dubai Is the World's Most Expensive City for Champagne

Dubai: The world's most expensive glass of champagne Luxury excess finds its natural home in Dubai, which tops Blacklane's Champagne Index as the most expensive city in the world for a glass of champagne, averaging $49 per 125ml pour - 21 per cent higher than in New York. The survey's most extravagant single pour was recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai, where a glass of Veuve Clicquot costs $64.
Wine
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Saudi Arabia launches $40B tech fund as Gulf states race to diversify beyond oil - Silicon Canals

Saudi Arabia just made its most aggressive move yet in that generational project. The kingdom announced a new $40 billion technology investment fund, developed in partnership with American venture capital heavyweight Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), aimed at positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and advanced computing.
Venture
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US-Israel war on Iran could end Middle East tourism boom

US-Israeli military operations against Iran have caused widespread airspace closures and shipping disruptions across the Arabian Peninsula, stranding hundreds of thousands of travelers and severely impacting the region's rapidly growing tourism industry.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dubai sells itself': real-estate boom as entrepreneurs and fortune hunters arrive

Dubai's tax advantages, modern infrastructure and luxury property market are drawing wealthy professionals and billionaires, driving booming real estate commissions and business relocations.
World news
fromCity AM
1 month ago

War in Iran sparks professional services remote work boom in Gulf

Professional service firms in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia activated emergency business continuity plans, shifting staff to remote work following Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf cities.
fromFortune
2 months ago

In 2026, it's time for CEOs to rethink HQs and look to Dubai's playbook for growth | Fortune

The old playbooks for business growth are proving less effective in today's rapidly shifting economic landscape. What actually works now, instead? As CEO of TECOM Group, the developer of Dubai's 10 most vibrant business districts across six priority economic sectors, I've witnessed firsthand how diversification and agile strategies, particularly through purpose-built ecosystems, have become essential for sustainable growth. Today's economic landscape is shifting at a pace that requires businesses to respond with agility, adjusting once-reliable growth and expansion strategies to diversify and stimulate growth.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Your next ride with Uber could be in the sky

Passengers will be able to book an air taxi ride through the Uber app in Dubai before the end of 2026, the company said on Wednesday. The option will use flying electric vehicles created by startup Joby Aviation. Joby's aircraft can fit up to four passengers and are flown by commercial pilots, the companies said. Joby will operate four landing locations, or "vertiports," in Dubai, connecting Dubai International Airport with a mall, a hotel on Palm Jumeirah, and the American University of Dubai.
Venture
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

UITP monitoring Gulf geopolitical developments ahead of Dubai Summit - Sustainable Bus

UITP is closely monitoring geopolitical developments in the Gulf region in advance of the 2026 Summit, next month in Dubai. Over the past few days, we have remained in ongoing contact with the relevant authorities and our 2026 local hosts, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), as we carefully assess the situation in real time.
World news
Real estate
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Shaher Moh'd Ali Awartani Abu Dhabi: A Visionary Leader Driving Sustainable Growth Across Sectors - Social Media Explorer

Shaher Moh'd Ali Awartani Abu Dhabi advances Abu Dhabi's infrastructure and investment through disciplined, diversified, sustainable projects across construction, private equity, and hospitality.
Travel
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

A Free Hotel for Arab Creatives Has Opened in London

Beit Kotn is an invitation-only private hotel and creative residency in Shoreditch offering free stays to Middle East and North Africa artists and creatives.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

They moved to Dubai in pursuit of the expat dream. They're not giving it up so easily.

Despite recent Middle East tensions from US-Israel strikes on Iran, expats in Dubai remain committed to staying, citing career opportunities, safety measures, and improved quality of life.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Protecting and defending your business from attack, UAE Style - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

But what wonderful hospitality am I and thousands of others receiving as the UAE is battered daily by dozens of killer Iranian missiles and suicide drones, aimed indiscriminately at civilian, economic and military targets. Not only is life here still comfortable and as close to normal as it possibly can be with warheads gate-crashing breakfast at Mach 5 (3,300 mph), but our generous hosts are picking up the tab.
World news
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Why these startup CEOs don't think AI will replace human roles | TechCrunch

I think there's always going to be a human in the middle. I think the job is going to get easier over time. But a good example would be like driving a car. When we first started, you used to have a map. And you'd pull out the map. And you'd go in and say okay I'm driving. I'm deciding what happens. Now everyone uses Waze or Google Maps, and the map is telling you where to go. And you're just following that order. But you're the human in the middle who can decide what happens.
Artificial intelligence
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why some British expats in Dubai insist it's business as usual despite Iran war

UAE leadership conducted a public appearance at a Dubai mall amid regional tensions following Iranian airstrikes that killed at least three people and injured up to 68, while expat communities faced restrictions on sharing information about the incidents.
World news
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

UAE to Schedule Hundreds of Special Flights for Travelers Stranded in Dubai

The UAE is organizing up to 300 repatriation flights to return stranded travelers home following regional airspace closures from missile and drone exchanges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Will the Gulf's push for its own AI succeed?

Three years ago [when Web Summit Qatar began], people were talking about entering a multi-polar world. We are now living in a multi-polar world, said Paddy Cosgrave. As evidence, he referenced the fiery rebuke of Donald Trump given by the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, at Davos a few weeks prior. He pointed to the act that had preceded him on stage: dancing robots built by a Chinese company, which he called the most advanced in the world.
Artificial intelligence
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain

Drone strikes from regional conflict damaged Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE and Bahrain, causing structural damage, power disruptions, and highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerability during military conflicts.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why has the UAE closed its stock exchanges?

UAE closed its main stock exchanges in Dubai and Abu Dhabi following US-Israeli attacks on Iran that killed Iran's Supreme Leader, after the country experienced hundreds of Iranian missile and drone attacks.
World news
fromConde Nast Traveler
9 months ago

Is It Safe to Travel to Dubai? Here's the Latest Advice for Travelers

Multiple international airlines suspended flights to Dubai and Middle Eastern destinations due to airspace closures and regional security concerns.
World news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'We now have money at the end of the month' - meet the Irish people who moved to Dubai to build a nest egg

Irish people move to Dubai for attractive, tax-free salaries, but high living costs mean saving depends on career choice and personal lifestyle.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

The UAE Has Built Up A $453 Million Bitcoin Reserve

Arkham Intelligence says bitcoin mining operations linked to the UAE's Royal Group are sitting on roughly $344 million in unrealized profit, excluding energy costs. Arkham attributed about 6,782 BTC to wallets connected with UAE royal-linked mining activity, valuing the holdings at approximately $453.6 million at the time of analysis. The firm said the implied profit reflects the difference between current bitcoin prices and estimated production costs, though it noted the figure does not account for electricity and operational expenses.
World news
fromSemafor
2 months ago

Influencers flock to Dubai for 1 Billion Followers Summit

Even more influencers than usual are flocking to Dubai this weekend for the 1 Billion Followers Summit that will take over the city's financial district, the Museum of the Future, and government hub Emirates Towers. Touted as the world's largest gathering for content creators, the three-day event kicked off Friday with 30,000 attendees expected - including YouTuber MrBeast, Republican figurehead Lara Trump, and Dubai resident and former soccer star Rio Ferdinand.
World news
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Middle Eastern Destination Is the Most Exciting Art City Right Now-With World-Class Museums and a New Art Fair

Five bronze towers soar 400 feet above Saadiyat Island, the ever-expanding cultural district just off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The structures-which recall the wings of a falcon, a highly prized symbol in the United Arab Emirates-are the architectural signature of the Zayed National Museum, which opened in December. Two weeks before, another vastinstitution, the Natural History Museum, debuted. They will be followed later this year by the most ambitious of all-the late Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Which countries made the biggest deals with Israel in 2025?

Israel secured record multibillion-dollar gas, technology, and military deals in 2025, including a $35bn Leviathan gas contract supplying Egypt through 2040.
World news
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Qatar Just Launched a 10-Year Golden Visa for Entrepreneurs and Executives

Qatar launched a 10-year renewable residency program with two five-year pathways for entrepreneurs and executives, each with defined financial, nomination, and benefit requirements.
World news
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

UITP Summit 2026 heads to Dubai as association marks 140 years since its first global gathering - Sustainable Bus

UITP Global Summit 2026 in Dubai will address governance, decarbonisation, funding, digitalisation, passenger experience, and showcase MENA's smart mobility and large-scale public transport leadership.
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