Sharjah souqs attract 5.8m shoppers in 2025
Souq Al Jubail locations in Sharjah city, Al Dhaid and Kalba welcomed more than 5.8 million shoppers in 2025, underlining the market’s role as a major commercial, retail and social hub in the emirate.
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New cyber risk tool for MidEast companies
Kaspersky has introduced an OT Calculator for industrial companies across the Middle East to assess potential costs from inadequate operational technology (OT) security.
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UAE unveils advanced AI reasoning system
G42, Cerebras Systems and the Institute of Foundation Models at Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI have launched K2 Think V2, a 70-billion parameter reasoning system built on the K2-V2 base model.
Opinion
Tax transparency and the UAE’s next phase of growth
The UAE’s success has been built on clear principles and transparent governance. Policies move quickly, decisions are robust, and rules are easy to follow. That clarity successfully transformed a small trading hub into one of the world’s most open markets within just a few decades.
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UAE ranks in top 10 of Industry 5.0 index
The UAE has ranked among the world’s top 10 countries for AI-driven resilience in the newly released Industry 5.0 Index, placing ninth globally.
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UAE debuts regulated USD stablecoin
Universal has launched the UAE’s first Central Bank-registered US dollar stablecoin, marking a milestone in the country’s regulated digital asset framework.
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UAE execs confident on trade outlook
Trade leaders in the UAE are among the most confident globally heading into 2026, with a majority expecting trade growth to remain resilient despite global uncertainty.
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Dubai launches Gold District
Dubai has launched Dubai Gold District, a purpose-built destination aimed at strengthening the emirate’s position as a global centre for gold trade, retail and investment.
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Applied AI raises Pre-Series B
Applied AI, an Abu Dhabi-based startup focused on AI-native workflow solutions for regulated industries, has completed a Pre-Series B funding round led by the MENA Venture Capital Fund at Mubadala Investment Company, alongside global investor Arbor Ventures.
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AED 12.8bn expansion for Dubai Silicon Oasis
Expansion projects valued at AED 12.8 billion have been initiated at Dubai Silicon Oasis, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of Dubai’s knowledge and innovation ecosystem. The investment strengthens Dubai Silicon Oasis’s position within the emirate’s broader strategy to build a diversified, innovation-led economy and enhance its global competitiveness. The expansion aligns with Dubai’s long-term