BRIDGE Summit 2026: Abu Dhabi’s Media, Content & Deal Hub
BRIDGE 2025 was a large debut media-and-content summit in Abu Dhabi that functioned as both a conference and exhibition for the broader media, creator economy, music, gaming, technology, marketing, and film ecosystem. It was held at ADNEC from December 8–10, 2025, and its organizers framed it as a long-term platform for building a global media […]
Sharjah Islamic Bank H1 2026 results show net profit rising 15.3 percent
Sharjah Islamic Bank H1 2026 results showed net profit after tax reaching AED803.9 million. The lender lifted earnings 15.3 percent from AED697.2 million during the same period last year. Balanced growth across core business lines drove this result, alongside a strengthened capital base. You can see the strength in both income diversification and improved operating […]
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 […]
UAE longevity sector now demands a full clinical baseline before any plan
UAE longevity sector growth now pushes many wealthy residents toward one urgent personal question. Before you fund a peptide plan, you want to know your real internal health. Founders, senior executives and family office principals across the country ask this same thing first. What is happening inside your body right now, before any protocol or […]
e& exits Vodafone Group in $5.95 billion sale to Niel family group Vega
e& exits Vodafone Group after selling its entire stake for roughly $5.95 billion today. The Abu Dhabi firm ended its Vodafone role following a full international portfolio review. Investors watched as the Niel family group Vega vehicle agreed to take the shares. This e& Vodafone stake sale covers about 16.21 percent of the British telecom […]
Dh100,000 cashback from Emirates NBD rewards new Priority Banking clients
Dh100,000 cashback from Emirates NBD gives new account holders a strong reason to start banking here. The Emirates NBD Mega Cashback campaign rewards people who open and fund their first account. Eligible new Priority and Private Banking clients earn one per cent on their qualifying balance. This 1 per cent cashback account balance reward applies […]
ADNOC in a $1 billion deal to acquire Shell Downstream South Africa network
ADNOC will take over Shell’s downstream network across South Africa. The Abu Dhabi fuel retailer signed the agreement on Tuesday with Shell South Africa Holdings. This now sees the biggest overseas purchase in the company’s history to this point. ADNOC Distribution values the assets at an implied enterprise figure of about $1 billion today. This […]
DEWA launched agentic AI to reshape Dubai utility services for residents
DEWA launched agentic AI across its digital platforms to reshape how you receive public services. The utility deployed this technology on its website, smart app, and internal employee systems. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority now ranks among the first utilities worldwide to reach this stage. Its leaders followed directives from Dubai’s ruler to widen AI […]
China’s EV Industry Dominance: Market Leaders, Cost Advantage, and Global Disruption in the Electric Vehicle Economy: ICN.live Report
China’s electric vehicle industry has evolved into the most powerful force shaping the global automotive landscape. What began as a state-supported industrial push has transformed into a hyper-competitive ecosystem where scale, speed, and cost efficiency redefine market leadership. Today, Chinese manufacturers are not only dominating domestic sales but actively compressing global EV pricing structures through […]
UAE cancels conflict-based travel restrictions to Lebanon for all citizens
UAE cancels conflict-based travel restrictions to Lebanon, opening the door for Emirati citizens once more. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the change starting Monday, June 29, 2026. Officials lifted a weeks-long ban tied directly to the recent wider Middle East war. You can now plan a trip there again, though several clear rules […]
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 […]
The 5 Best Online Banks in the UAE (2026): Fees, Features and Who Each One Is For
The UAE’s digital banking market has matured quickly. Account opening that once took weeks now takes minutes, branch visits are optional, and the competition has split cleanly into business-first players and everyday personal accounts. This guide covers the five strongest online banks in the country right now, what each does best, and the trade-offs to […]