Author: Arabian Media staff

Image credit: Getty Images Nearly three-quarters of UAE residents believe that greater awareness and education around the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) is necessary, according to a new survey by De Montfort University (DMU) Dubai. The study comes at a time when AI adoption is accelerating across both professional and personal domains in the UAE, reflecting the country’s ambition to become a global hub for technology and innovation. The survey reveals that AI is no longer a peripheral tool, it has become deeply embedded in everyday life and professional workflows. Over 60 per cent of respondents said they frequently…

Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), UAE’s hospitality investment and management company, has announced the launch of The Residences at Nasim Al Bahr, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Al Marjan Island, marking its entry into Ras Al Khaimah’s rapidly expanding luxury real estate market. Valued at Dhs3bn, the waterfront development offers an elevated living experience through a blend of contemporary design, curated amenities, and exclusive ownership privileges. The project represents a strategic milestone in ADNH’s growth, extending its presence beyond Abu Dhabi and Dubai while reinforcing its vision to deliver exceptional living and hospitality experiences across the UAE. Exclusive marketing…

Image: Dubai Media Office Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates, has upgraded its ground fleet with the latest-generation Euro 6 trucks from MAN Trucks, in partnership with Allied Transport Company. With 40 new vehicles entering service, Emirates SkyCargo becomes the first operator in the region to adopt long-haul, heavy commercial Euro 6 models—introducing the most advanced trucking technology into its on-road logistics operations. The Euro 6 engine meets the world’s most stringent emissions standards, producing substantially lower levels of pollutants than previous models. By replacing 40 of its existing trucks with 40 Euro 6 vehicles, Emirates SkyCargo expects to…

Image: Getty Images Dubai’s AIR, the owner of hookah brand Al Fakher, said on Friday it had agreed to go public in the US through a merger with blank-check firm Cantor Equity Partners III CAEP.O, in a deal valuing the combined company at $1.75bn. The special purpose acquisition deal comes as this unconventional route to the public markets has regained popularity in the United States after years of subdued activity, following poor share performance and regulatory roadblocks. A SPAC is a shell firm that raises money through an IPO to merge with a private business and take it public, offering…

Image credit: Getty Images Dubai’s commercial property sector continued to demonstrate strong momentum in the third quarter of 2025, achieving total sales of Dhs30.38bn, representing a 31 per cent increase year-on-year, according to CRC Property’s recently released Q3 2025 Market Report. This robust performance underscores Dubai’s enduring appeal as a global business hub and reflects sustained investor confidence in the city’s commercial real estate sector, across office, retail, and industrial segments. The surge in activity comes against the backdrop of Dubai’s wider economic resilience, continued corporate relocation trends, and targeted infrastructure investments across business hubs, free zones, and mixed-use districts. Read more-From…

Every founder knows the story. You pour money into ads, tweak targeting, rewrite copy, and still watch your customer acquisition cost (CAC) creep higher each month. No matter what you do, the tests you run, or the out-of-the-box ideas you try, that graph just keeps slowly climbing. But it’s not (necessarily) that your product’s worse. It’s that your audience has changed. Shoppers don’t just want to see your brand, they want to hear from people who’ve already trusted it. Because today, attention is expensive. But trust? That’s priceless. In this guide, we’ll break down how verified reviews and user-generated content…

Image: Supplied Sobha Realty, a global luxury real estate developer, has announced the launch of The Mirage at Sobha Central — the newest addition to its flagship mixed-use master development strategically located on Sheikh Zayed Road. The launch follows the strong sales performance of the earlier towers within Sobha Central, which spans 1 million sq. ft., highlighting robust investor confidence and sustained demand for premium residences in one of Dubai’s most desirable urban lifestyle destinations. Set within a vibrant mixed-use community, The Mirage at Sobha Central introduces 677 meticulously crafted apartments. The tower reflects Sobha Realty’s hallmark craftsmanship, precision, and…

Image: Getty Images Dubai’s economy sustained its strong growth trajectory in the first half of 2025, exceeding expectations and reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most competitive and dynamic urban economies. The emirate’s GDP expanded by 4.4 per cent to reach Dhs241bn in the first six months of the year, while in the second quarter alone, GDP rose 4.7 per cent to Dhs122bn. This performance was driven by robust expansion across multiple key sectors, underscoring Dubai’s diversified economic base and long-term resilience. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime…

A view of Mada’in Salih, also knows by its ancient name Hegra, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in Medina province, Saudi Arabia. (Getty Images) Saudi Arabia is expanding its mid- and upper-mid-range tourism options and plans to increase access to hotel accommodation for religious pilgrimages after years of focusing on developing high-end luxury resorts, the kingdom’s tourism minister has said. “We started by building luxury destinations for luxury travellers, and we have already begun developing destinations for the middle class and upper-middle class,” Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb told Reuters. “We will not ignore this segment,” he said…

A punchy, investor-minded panel at ADIPEC 2025, moderated by Manus Cranny, geoeconomics editor, The National, brought together Christopher James, CEO, Engine No. 1, Lord John Browne, co-founder and chairman, BeyondNetZero, and Amos Hochstein, managing partner, TWG Global. Their common ground: AI is pulling the energy system into a new growth cycle, but timelines, talent, permitting and supply chains will determine who actually captures that growth. Demand is exponential; delivery is linear Christopher James framed the core tension succinctly: “I do think that the demand situation tied to this infrastructure build up is turning a business that hasn’t been a growth…