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Image: Supplied In this interview with Gulf Business, Jameel Motors chief commercial officer – Mobility – Youssef Hussein details the strategic launch of Farizon’s electric commercial vehicle lineup in the UAE, a move directly aligned with the nation’s ambitious ‘Net Zero by 2050’ policy. He explains how Jameel Motors is creating an integrated ecosystem of service, financing, and partnerships to ensure a smooth, cost-effective transition for commercial fleets. Can you share Jameel Motors’ strategy for entering the UAE market and how it fits into your broader international expansion plans? Jameel Motors’ entry into the UAE market represents a key phase…
Image: Dubai Media Office/ For illustrative purposes DP World has signed an agreement with the Government of Afghanistan to develop and operate the country’s key land border facilities at Torkham and Hairatan, state news agency, WAM, reported. The partnership marks a move to modernise Afghanistan’s main trade gateways and strengthen its role as a strategic transit corridor connecting Central and South Asia. Torkham and Hairatan handle substantial commercial flows. Public trade data show that several billion dollars of goods move across Afghanistan’s borders annually, with Pakistan alone accounting for more than $1.6bn in bilateral trade in 2024. Limited infrastructure and…
Image credit: RTA/Website In a significant push to modernise the emirate’s mobility ecosystem, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has advanced two major initiatives aimed at improving public transport accessibility and service efficiency. With the near-completion of hundreds of new bus shelters and the opening of a new driver training and testing branch in Al Quoz Industrial Area, the authority is reinforcing its commitment to enhancing commuter convenience, supporting sustainable transport, and keeping pace with Dubai’s rapid urban growth. Dubai’s RTA has completed 595 public bus passenger shelters as part of a wider project to install 762 shelters across multiple…
Image: Supplied As City Centre Deira marks three decades at the heart of Dubai’s retail landscape, its legacy reads like a timeline of how modern shopping culture took shape in the region. From pioneering the concept of the integrated family mall in the mid-1990s to evolving into a community-first destination anchored in data, sustainability and experience, the mall’s journey mirrors Dubai’s own transformation. In this interview with Gulf Business, Khalifa Bin Braik, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management, reflects on the pivotal decisions that built City Centre Deira into a regional retail reference point, how it shaped Majid Al…
Image courtesy: WAM McLaren driver Lando Norris was crowned the 2025 FIA Formula One World Champion, following the season–ending round at the 17th edition of the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan handed him the trophy. Sheikh Theyab also presented the race winner’s trophy to Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing, who claimed victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, state news agency, WAM reported. Norris secured the overall championship by finishing third in the race, edging out Verstappen by just two points in the final standings. Norris is 11th…
Image credit: Supplied Two decades ago, in 2005, Coffee Planet began its story with little more than a single coffee machine and a bold ambition: to bring world-class specialty coffee to the UAE. Today, the company stands as one of the region’s most respected roasters, a brand with international recognition and deep local roots. Marking its 20th anniversary this year, Coffee Planet is not only celebrating the journey so far but also looking firmly toward the future. At the center of this story is the dynamic partnership between chairman Allan Jones and his son, CEO William Jones, two leaders whose…
Image credit: Supplied We sat down with renowned serial entrepreneur Alex Reinhardt to unpack the vision behind his ‘digital economic highway’: a blockchain ecosystem built to be fast, simple and invisible to everyday users. Read more-Not just for traders: How Ultima Chain is bringing blockchain to the people From anxiety-free UX to real-world payments and rewards, Reinhardt explains why the UAE is the ideal launchpad for mass adoption. What follows is an in-depth Q and A on trust, regulation, real utility, and the future of decentralised tech. For readers who use a smartphone every day but don’t follow blockchain at…
Image: Supplied The Formula 1 season decider has arrived in Abu Dhabi, with fans from 105 countries descending on the UAE capital to witness what is expected to be one of the most dramatic finales in recent years. The title showdown between Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri has set the stage for a high-stakes weekend at Yas Marina Circuit. Here are five key things visitors need to know about the venue during race weekend: 1. A circuit built for championship dramaYas Marina Circuit is among the most technically advanced tracks in Formula 1,…
What does AI sovereignty mean for governments and businesses today? AI sovereignty is now a national and economic imperative. As governments and enterprises accelerate AI adoption, they must ensure that the intelligence powering their operations remains secure, compliant, and fully under their control. Sovereign AI means having the ability to determine where data is stored, how models are built, how systems are governed, and who has access across every layer of the AI lifecycle. It ensures that critical workloads, from healthcare and finance to national infrastructure, operate within the country’s regulatory, security, and ethical frameworks. Magna AI was purpose-built for…
Image: Supplied Encryption rarely makes headlines, yet it quietly underpins almost every digital system that powers modern economies, from banking and aviation to healthcare and national security. Now, the UAE is pushing it out of the shadows and into the centre of national strategy with its forthcoming National Encryption Policy. It is a move that signals more than technical compliance, it points to how seriously the country is treating digital trust as core infrastructure. To unpack why this matters, and what it means in practical terms for governments and businesses, we speak with Mohammed Aboul-Magd, VP of Product at SandboxAQ’s…