Abu Dhabi's MGX weighs multi-billion deal for data centre operator DayOneAbu Dhabi's AI investor, MGX, is reportedly exploring the acquisition of Singapore-based data centre operator DayOne, signaling a significa...
UAE announces social media ban for under-15s, joining growing trendThe United Arab Emirates has implemented a social media ban for children under 15, requiring platforms to monitor and disable underage acco...
Electronics now third largest export category, next target second rank: Ashwini VaishnawIndia's electronics exports are surging, now its third-largest category, with ambitions to become second. The nation's electronics manufact...
CNTXT AI acquires Actualize to strengthen Arabic voice AI for enterprise and government across the GCCUAE-based CNTXT AI has acquired Actualize, an enterprise AI company specializing in dialect-aware Arabic voice agents. This move significan...
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran dealBenjamin Netanyahu's grip on power is weakening. Facing corruption charges and criticism over security lapses, he now confronts voters' jud...
Hormuz reopening seen unleashing pent-up Gulf grain demandThe region relies heavily on imported food. A rush of grain is expected to reach these nations.
Iran now has powers to shut Strait of Hormuz at will, US Intel report saysIran can now control the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global waterway. This ability poses a significant threat to global economies. US inte...
Oil tankers u-turn, head back to Middle East as Hormuz reopening nearsIn a strategic pivot, two oil tankers are heading toward the Middle East in expectation of the Strait of Hormuz’s reopening. Shipowners are...
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Kenya, Japan, Egypt and South Korea leaders on sidelines of G7 SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with leaders from the UAE, Kenya, Egypt, South Korea, and Japan at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. Discuss...
PM Modi, Trump swap notes ahead of meeting on G7 sidelinesPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in France. They discussed bilateral cooperation and global...
India launches UPI at department store in FranceIndia's digital payment system, UPI, has expanded its global reach with a launch at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France. This move strengthe...
WEF names 100 tech pioneers for 2026: AI, Clean Energy and Deep Tech lead the chargeThe World Economic Forum has named 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries as its 2026 Technology Pioneers. Spanning AI infrastructure,...
Quote of the Day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘I love women whose hidden desires make horses put an end to…’ Palestinian poet's metaphorical take on power of attraction, mystery, and desireMahmoud Darwish, a celebrated Palestinian poet, explored themes of identity, exile, and love. His profound work, marked by lyrical beauty a...
In new crude world order, US is largest exporter of crudeAmerica's ascendancy to the top spot marks a stunning reversal for a country that was dependent on West Asian oil for decades and suffered ...
OPEC again lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecastOPEC has reduced its 2026 oil demand growth forecast to 970,000 barrels per day. This marks a second consecutive cut. The group sees less i...
ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings: India retain top spot after annual updateIndia and Dubai maintain their top spot in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings. However, their lead over New Zealand has decreased. India's poi...
A very online Israeli army spokesman is the face of war for millions of ArabsAvichay Adraee, Israel's Arabic-speaking military spokesman, has become a prominent figure. He uses social media to issue warnings ahead of...