Mahmoud Bartawi: The Entrepreneur Building a New Generation of Business Stories
From banking to entrepreneurship, Mahmoud Bartawi, a Dubai-based entrepreneur, investor, and business storyteller known for his journey from corporate banking to building successful companies. After gaining experience in the financial sector, Bartawi transitioned into entrepreneurship and co-founded Under500, a healthy food brand that grew into a recognized regional business before becoming part of Kitopi. His […]
UAE Ranks Sixth in Global Muslim Travel Index 2026 as AI Reshapes Trips
The Global Muslim Travel Index 2026 placed the United Arab Emirates sixth among the world’s leading Muslim-friendly destinations, a ranking that hands the country a governance test as much as a tourism win. Mastercard and CrescentRating released the 11th edition of the Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, scoring the UAE at 75 and awarding it […]
Dubai’s total diamond trade reached a new all-time high at $41.7 billion
Dubai’s total diamond trade reached a new all-time high during 2025 across every major category. Official figures from Dubai Customs place the yearly diamond total at 41.7 billion dollars overall. This result beats the earlier record of 40.9 billion dollars set back in 2011. Traders also moved 359.5 million carats, a volume rising 42.5 percent […]
$49 billion AI fund by Abu Dhabi’s MGX closes above its $45 billion target
$49 billion AI fund by Abu Dhabi’s MGX closed this week above its original target. The firm set out to raise $45 billion and finished the round with $49 billion. Investors from the Gulf, North America, Asia, and Europe supplied the new pool of capital. MGX said the fund gives backers exposure across the whole […]
Social media viewership climbs to new highs during the 2026 NBA Finals run
Fans set new online records while the league celebrated its strongest ratings in decades. Social media viewership reached record highs during the 2026 NBA Finals between New York and San Antonio. The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years, and millions of fans watched everywhere. Games drew 20.6 million average viewers on ABC and […]
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development strategic investments reach AED562 million
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development’s strategic investments reached AED562 million across six high-impact projects in 2025. These investments support healthcare, education, food security, and economic development across several emerging markets. The fund spread its capital across India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan during the year. You can see how these projects target essential services in underserved […]
UAE opens T-Sukuk subscription for first retail issuance at Dh1,000 minimum
T-Sukuk subscription opened this week, giving UAE residents direct access to a sovereign investment. The UAE Ministry of Finance announced the offering on Tuesday with full pricing details. Citizens and residents can now invest in the country’s first government-backed retail sukuk programme. The total issuance size reaches Dh50 million, equal to roughly 13.61 million US […]
US and Iran Nuclear Talks Delayed While Lebanon Border Fighting Worsens
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks have stalled before the first round set for Switzerland. Both sides agreed to meet on Friday, yet the session never reached the table. Switzerland’s Foreign Ministry called the meeting postponed and offered no clear public reason today. The delay arrived hours after Israel and Hezbollah fighters clashed across southern Lebanon overnight. Iran […]
UAE Government Media Office Launches Content Guideline With Agentic AI
UAE Government Media Office launched a practical content guideline for every federal communication team this week. The launch happened during the latest Government Communication Network meeting at Creators HQ in Dubai. Communication directors and officials from across federal entities joined the session to review new standards. Saeed Al Eter, Chairman of the office, opened the […]
Fresh travel advisories to the ongoing Ebola outbreak reach UAE, Oman now
Fresh travel advisories to the ongoing Ebola outbreak now reach passengers across the United Arab Emirates. Emirates and Oman issued the guidance after several countries tightened entry checks and screening steps. You should verify your entry requirements through official government channels before you book any flight. On May 28, the Emirates travel advisory warned of […]
Kash Patel Defamation Suit Targets The Atlantic Over $250 Million Claim
Kash Patel’s defamation suit landed in federal court on Monday morning with serious financial weight behind it. The FBI director filed papers in the US District Court for the District of Columbia. He wants $250 million in damages from The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick. The magazine story claimed Patel showed signs of excessive drinking […]
Al Tayer Motors is launching Shelby for UAE performance car buyers today
Al Tayer Motors is launching Shelby in the UAE, bringing a major new option for performance car buyers across the country. The move gives local drivers direct access to Shelby models through a trusted automotive group with a strong national footprint. For collectors and enthusiasts, this launch adds a simpler path to owning rare American […]