News from December 2025

178 stories · All months

• Dec 31
  UAE Announces Petrol and Diesel Prices for January 2026Government
• Dec 31
  Unifonic Expands in Jordan to Support and Scale Regional Digital Transformation EffortsTechnology
• Dec 31
  Central Pattana Invests 500 Million Baht in CentralwOrld Bangkok Countdown 2026Entertainment
• Dec 31
  Emirates Stallions Group Announces Tariq Nazzal as Chief Executive Officer of Royal Development HoldingReal Estate
• Dec 31
  Ministry of Education Collaborates with Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation to Foster Cultural Creativity Among StudentsEducation
• Dec 31
  Emirates Post and Shabab Al Ahli Commemorate Al Fursan’s Historic Quadruple with Stamp CollectionSports & Championship
• Dec 31
  Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Implements Specialized Training Programs within the Hamdan EFQM Educational ModelEducation
• Dec 30
  Kyrgios secures dramatic win at Battle of the Sexes Dubai showdownSports & Championship
• Dec 30
  e& and ZTT complete region’s first hollow-core fibre field trialTechnology
• Dec 30
  Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud expand strategic partnership to secure cloud and AI adoptionBusiness
• Dec 30
  Unifonic expands operations in Jordan to accelerate regional digital transformationTechnology
• Dec 30
  Global showjumping elite to compete at UAE President Cup with record AED 3.24 million prize poolSports & Championship
• Dec 30
  Yango Ads celebrates marketing excellence as category sponsor at 2025 MENA Effie AwardsBusiness
• Dec 29
  HBMSU Board of Trustees reviews academic performance and strategic plan implementationEducation
• Dec 29
  Dubai real estate enters 2026 with shift to logic-based buyingReal Estate
• Dec 29
  Huawei Cloud’s expanding partner ecosystem accelerates Saudi Arabia’s digital transformationTechnology
• Dec 29
  UAE issues law to protect children from digital risks and ensure safe technology useTechnology
• Dec 29
  Abu Dhabi becomes global first to administer Itvisma gene therapyHealthcare
• Dec 29
  Keep doors closed amid dust, avoid spreading rumours, NCM advises residentsEnvironment
• Dec 27
  New unified platform planned to connect all Dubai free zonesTechnology
• Dec 27
  Dubai Film Development Committee holds first strategic meetingGovernment
• Dec 27
  UAE President arrives in Pakistan on official visitGovernment
• Dec 27
  UAE teens build AI-powered app to preserve traditional fishing and maritime heritageTechnology
• Dec 27
  Emirates REIT reports 22% rise in property income and sharp reduction in finance costsReal Estate
• Dec 27
  Dubai Culture concludes Emirati Chefs Grant programme and launches second editionArt and Culture
• Dec 27
  Average freehold villa values in Dubai rise 206% above post-pandemic levels, surpass 2014 peak by 86%Real Estate
• Dec 26
  iQIYI and UAE’s BRIDGE Alliance forge strategic partnership to build a media technology ecosystemBusiness
• Dec 26
  Rising online competition in 2025 underscores need for strategic SEO partnerships among UAE businessesBusiness
• Dec 26
  Dubai Courts to suspend payment operations on December 31, 2025Government
• Dec 26
  UAE announces three types of official New Year holidays to welcome 2026Government
• Dec 26
  Sharjah Ruler Grants Government Employee Status and Pay Benefits to Imams and MuezzinsHealthcare
• Dec 25
  GearsME launches premium automotive print magazine in DubaiTechnology
• Dec 25
  Social Development Bank highlights strategic partnerships and global initiatives at DeveGo 2025Government
• Dec 25
  Ministry of Culture concludes Winter Programme 2025 themed ‘Language of the Quran and Emirati customs’Art and Culture
• Dec 25
  IMKAN acquires 51% stake in Majestic Marine Investments Group to strengthen marine construction capabilitiesBusiness
• Dec 25
  Hala Badri and Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi commend ‘Observers of Change’ exhibition charting UAE art evolutionArt and Culture
• Dec 25
  Group-IB and VAS Integrated Solutions sign MoU to enhance cybersecurity cooperation in Saudi ArabiaTechnology
• Dec 25
  Dubai rolls out new and revised parking tariffs across 17 key areas in 2025Tourism
• Dec 24
  Ahmed Selim appointed director of human resources at Jannah Hotels & ResortsBusiness
• Dec 24
  DCT Abu Dhabi celebrates frontline excellence with third Al Midhyaf programme completionTourism
• Dec 24
  Vodafone renews partnership with TOD to enhance AFCON viewing experienceBusiness
• Dec 24
  e& advances 5.5G rollout with region’s first four-carrier aggregation on smartphonesGovernment
• Dec 24
  AI-generated receipts pose growing compliance risk for businesses worldwideTechnology
• Dec 24
  Dubai International Program for Writing expands knowledge impact and creativity in 2025Government
• Dec 24
  Ministry of Sports strengthens phygital sports through strategic partnership with Aspire and Phygital InternationalSports & Championship
• Dec 23
  Global Partners unveils Dubai Creek residential masterplan as second UAE fundBusiness
• Dec 23
  Lindsey Vonn and Tom Foley join ISPO 2026 lineup as organisers reveal €1 million content investmentSports & Championship
• Dec 23
  Comera Financial Holdings and SC Ventures sign MoU to explore SME-focused financial innovationBusiness
• Dec 23
  SpeakUp reaches final episode of The Final Pitch Dubai on OSN, signs live on-air investment agreementTechnology
• Dec 23
  Huawei partners with VIPKID to advance digital education in Saudi ArabiaBusiness
• Dec 23
  HONOR opens flagship experience store at Dubai Mall, ushering in a new era of AI smart livingTechnology
• Dec 23
  Tadweer Group and Umm Al Emarat Park set Guinness World Record with largest recycled bottle-cap mosaicEnvironment
• Dec 22
  Rental Disputes Center holds ‘Litigation Lab’ to enhance innovation and judicial efficiency in Dubai’s rental sectorGovernment
• Dec 22
  London Business School’s global experience in Riyadh bridges learning with Saudi Arabia’s future visionEducation
• Dec 22
  Dubai’s property market enters a more mature growth phase driven by sound demandReal Estate
• Dec 22
  ADMAF honours Korean visionary artist Lee Bul with Abu Dhabi Festival AwardArt and Culture
• Dec 22
  Abu Dhabi convenes roundtable to advance action on childhood overweight and obesityHealthcare
• Dec 22
  Zed’s Year in Motion reveals Dubai’s ride-hailing habits in 2025Tourism
• Dec 22
  Azizi Developments advances IT transformation with expanded SAP rollout and CRM enhancementsReal Estate
• Dec 20
  Kempinski Hotel Brazzaville ribbon-cutting marks new era of luxury in Republic of CongoReal Estate
• Dec 20
  Loylogic outlines 2026 vision to advance the global rewards marketplaceTechnology
• Dec 20
  Elm increases stake in Sahl Almadar, owner of Madar digital logistics platformBusiness
• Dec 20
  Saudi minister of transport and logistics opens flyadeal’s new operations control centreBusiness
• Dec 20
  Oraseya Capital named ‘Venture Capital Firm of the Year’ at Entrepreneur Middle East Awards 2025Business
• Dec 20
  Yango Tech strengthens global and Middle East expansion with AI-driven solutionsTechnology
• Dec 20
  Khaled AlShehhi honoured with Digital Leadership Award at MENA Digital AwardsTechnology
• Dec 19
  Redefining digital payments: How 2025’s FinTech trends are shaping Saudi Arabia and the GCCTechnology
• Dec 19
  Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation concludes Future Skills Winter Forum 2025Education
• Dec 19
  MoHESR organises workshop to introduce students to future skillsEducation
• Dec 19
  Dubai’s branded residences to surge 80% by 2030, new data showsReal Estate
• Dec 19
  Comera Finance receives final CBUAE approval for NBFC licenseGovernment
• Dec 19
  500 Global expands Africa presence, selected to advance Digital Morocco 2030 strategyTechnology
• Dec 19
  Rams Global, Swinger International and Sri Group acquire Etro family’s minority stakeBusiness
• Dec 18
  Is AI a Bubble or the Next Operating System of Business?Technology
• Dec 18
  SLC Organises “Arabic Coffee” Seminar to Celebrate World Arabic Language Day 2025Government
• Dec 18
  UAE Organizations Redefine Customer Service as AI Adoption Accelerates, Salesforce Report RevealsTechnology
• Dec 18
  Towards Net Zero: Chalhoub Group Partners with Yellow Door Energy to Power Riyadh Fulfilment Hub with Solar EnergyEnvironment
• Dec 18
  HIMA Group Bids Farewell to Peter Sieber as He Retires and Announces Strategic Marketing RealignmentBusiness
• Dec 18
  For the Love of the Game: TwentyFour Basketball Academy Launches Training Program to Shape the Next Generation of UAE Basketball StarsSports & Championship
• Dec 18
  INVNT Appoints James Nicholas Kinney as Global Chief AI Officer to Lead a New Era of AI-Powered Brand StorytellingBusiness
• Dec 17
  Ministry of Culture and Sandooq Al Watan launch Winter Program 2025 focused on the language of the Quran and Emirati customsGovernment
• Dec 17
  Ghassan Aboud Holding explores strategic investment opportunities in Rwanda and across AfricaBusiness
• Dec 17
  Aster DM Healthcare partners with World Padel Academy to promote health and wellness through sportHealthcare
• Dec 17
  Dubai real estate market rebounds strongly in November with 49% annual growth in sales valueReal Estate
• Dec 17
  ASUS highlights AI-driven workplace solutions at Expert Connect eventTechnology
• Dec 17
  Al Ansari Exchange partners with MOHRE to enhance salary disbursement efficiency under Wage Protection SystemGovernment
• Dec 17
  Mintiply Capital to lead AED 1.2bn F&B and e-commerce investment deal in the GCCBusiness
• Dec 16
  Sony showcases advanced creator and media solutions at Bridge Summit 2025 in Abu DhabiTechnology
• Dec 16
  “Clean UAE 2025” campaign inspires Ras Al Khaimah community as 720 volunteers collect over 2.3 tonnes of wasteEnvironment
• Dec 16
  Successful Brindisi conference initiated by Dubai Humanitarian strengthens global humanitarian coordinationGovernment
• Dec 16
  Etihad Credit Insurance leads strategic dialogue on leadership, innovation and women empowerment at MENA Futures LabBusiness
• Dec 16
  Applications open for fifth cycle of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water AwardTechnology
• Dec 16
  HIMA appoints new Vice President for Middle East regionBusiness
• Dec 16
  RuDo Wealth to Redefine Wealth Management for Emerging & Affluent NRIs in the UAEBusiness
• Dec 15
  MBME Group and ZENDATA Launch ZENDATA Cyber Defense to Strengthen Regional CybersecurityBusiness
• Dec 15
  Union Properties Breaks Ground on ‘Mirdad’, AED 2 Billion Community Development in Motor CityReal Estate
• Dec 15
  ROSA eSolutions Ranked Among Dubai’s Top 10 Digital Marketing Agencies by SEMrushTechnology
• Dec 15
  EY Academy Concludes Middle East Corporate Reporting Insights RoadshowBusiness
• Dec 15
  Property Finder Launches MENA’s First AI-Powered Home Valuation Tool with Six-Month ForecastReal Estate
• Dec 15
  Rqeem and Torry Harris Sign AI Marketplace MoU to Drive Digital Ecosystems in Saudi ArabiaTechnology
• Dec 15
  Ministry of Economy and Tourism Hosts Workshop to Strengthen Competition Law ExpertiseTourism
• Dec 13
  Sony Showcases Advanced Creator and Media Solutions at Bridge Summit 2025Technology
• Dec 13
  GCG Enterprise Solutions Drives Innovation as Gold Sponsor of OutSystems One Executive Day UAETechnology
• Dec 13
  Salik and Community Development Authority Partner to Empower People of DeterminationBusiness
• Dec 13
  FIA, Formula 1 Group and All 11 Teams Sign Ninth Concorde Agreement Through 2030Sports & Championship
• Dec 13
  CARMA FII9 Report Shows Global Media Coverage Surges 40% as Progress and AI Shape NarrativeBusiness
• Dec 13
  Ministry of Culture Organises Workshop on Geographical Indications System for National ProductsTourism
• Dec 13
  Mohammed Ben Sulayem Re-elected as FIA PresidentSports & Championship
• Dec 12
  UAE Reaffirms Commitment to Safeguarding Cultural Heritage at ACHA General Assembly in ChinaGovernment
• Dec 12
  Checkout.com named Fintech of the Year 2025 by MENA Fintech Association at Abu Dhabi Finance WeekBusiness
• Dec 12
  TownX Achieves 40% Construction Milestone for Ashley Hills Just Four Months After LaunchReal Estate
• Dec 12
  Dubai Culture Honoured for Excellence in Cultural Heritage PreservationGovernment
• Dec 12
  Al Ain named ‘Capital of Arab Tourism for 2026’ at Arab Ministerial Council Meeting in BaghdadTourism
• Dec 12
  Kyndryl Readiness Report Finds 93% of UAE Business Leaders Expect AI to Transform Jobs Within a YearBusiness
• Dec 12
  Azizi Developments signs major 440,000 sqm land lease with AD Ports Group for AED 2 billion manufacturing expansionReal Estate
• Dec 11
  Dghr and HBMSU unveil study highlighting AI and job crafting as key drivers of future government performanceGovernment
• Dec 11
  Events Investment Fund forms strategic joint venture with world’s largest venue operatorBusiness
• Dec 11
  Liveability now key in Dubai’s luxury real estate marketReal Estate
• Dec 11
  Bosch Home Comfort Group showcases next-generation climate solutions at HVACR World 2025Technology
• Dec 11
  Honor launches Magic8 Pro, marking a new era of night photography with AI and 5.5G performanceBusiness
• Dec 11
  Sentinelone and Rilian Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand AI Cybersecurity Services in the Middle EastTechnology
• Dec 11
  HVACR Next Generation Congress in Riyadh Highlights Industry Firsts and Market GrowthBusiness
• Dec 10
  Buyparts24 and BSG Auto Parts announce strategic joint venture at Automechanika DubaiBusiness
• Dec 10
  First cohort of legislative drafting programme launched at Dubai Judicial InstituteGovernment
• Dec 10
  HIMA Group expands footprint in China with new Shanghai officeBusiness
• Dec 10
  Cleanco achieves new milestone in medical and hazardous waste managementHealthcare
• Dec 10
  Khalifa Fund launches AI prompt engineering training programme for entrepreneursTechnology
• Dec 10
  Dubai approves first-ever three-year fixed service fees for Palm JumeirahReal Estate
• Dec 10
  Dubai Culture hosts ‘library talks’ session on the state of the Arabic novelEducation
• Dec 9
  Nile Property Expo Dubai 2025 closes with record turnout, strengthens GCC–Egypt real estate tiesReal Estate
• Dec 9
  Ben Sulayem calls for positive change in motorsport and global mobilityTechnology
• Dec 9
  Deloitte’s cloud center of excellence supports secure and compliant cloud migration in QatarTechnology
• Dec 9
  Investment strategy of a champion: Why a global sporting legend chose Oman’s Yenaier ResidencesReal Estate
• Dec 9
  UAE’s Next MasterMind awards and conference 2025 honours pioneers in healthcare, wellness and digital transformationHealthcare
• Dec 9
  MoHESR presents best practices in higher education governance to GCC delegationEducation
• Dec 9
  Bandag to build state-of-the-art retreading factory in Georgia with Tegeta Motors and BridgestoneBusiness
• Dec 8
  Apparel Group and Hackett London host Carlos Sainz father and son for Dubai AW25 campaign launchSports & Championship
• Dec 8
  LFIGP advances campus operations with ENGIE Solutions partnershipBusiness
• Dec 8
  United against online abuse welcomes Palestinian student to FIA research programmeGovernment
• Dec 8
  Paribu acquires CoinMENA in landmark USD 240 million dealBusiness
• Dec 8
  Luxury International launches Romania’s first luxury business education platformBusiness
• Dec 8
  Cyprus business council holds first AGM in Dubai to strengthen UAE–Cyprus economic tiesBusiness
• Dec 8
  7X and University of Dubai sign MoU to boost youth employment and skills developmentEducation
• Dec 6
  Fourth Milling Company Launches SAR 265 Million Expansion at Al-Kharj FacilityTechnology
• Dec 6
  Soudah Development and National Grid Sign SAR 1.3 Billion Agreement to Power Soudah PeaksGovernment
• Dec 6
  Supply Squeeze Is Reshaping Bitcoin Market, Says Industry ExpertTechnology
• Dec 6
  GII Named Best Islamic Private Equity Fund House 2025 by IFNBusiness
• Dec 6
  Dwight Schools to Open New Cairo Campus in Partnership With Al-Futtaim Education FoundationEducation
• Dec 6
  Emirati Volunteers Welcome Global Fans at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025Sports & Championship
• Dec 5
  AGMC leads new chapter for INEOS Grenadier 4x4 in the United Arab EmiratesBusiness
• Dec 5
  Abu Dhabi launches first Festival of Health to inspire healthier living across the communityHealthcare
• Dec 5
  Xsolla expands local payment options in Nigeria through full Paga ecosystem integration, serving more than 20 million usersSports & Championship
• Dec 5
  Reef Luxury Developments breaks ground on ‘Reef 998’ in Dubailand, the world’s 3rd building with patented outdoor-cooled sunken balconiesTechnology
• Dec 5
  Xsolla advances global gaming education and innovation in collaboration with hpEducation
• Dec 5
  Qasr Al Watan welcomes families and children of uae martyrs on commemoration dayGovernment
• Dec 5
  Acca playbook highlights accountants’ role in accelerating sme digital transformation across the uae and gccEducation
• Dec 4
  Doha Debates examines how entertainment shapes us todayEntertainment
• Dec 4
  Emirati stocks dominate 2025 with record returnsBusiness
• Dec 4
  FIA president feels national pride as Abu Dhabi prepares to stage dramatic F1 title showdownSports & Championship
• Dec 4
  Miqyas Al Dhad Forms Strategic Collaboration with Alef Education to Redefine Arabic Literacy AssessmentEducation
• Dec 4
  Arabian Ethicals partners with Accord Healthcare to advance patient access across the UAEHealthcare
• Dec 4
  Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media concludes inaugural ‘Masfout X’ race during UAE’s 54th National Day celebrationsTourism
• Dec 4
  Supreme Legislation Committee organises workshop on formal and substantive aspects of legislationGovernment
• Dec 3
  UAE leadership celebrates Eid Al Etihad with people-first visionGovernment
• Dec 3
  Dubai launches new digital system to streamline legal profession servicesTechnology
• Dec 3
  Moro Hub and PwC Middle East partner to drive smart city and critical infrastructure transformation across the regionBusiness
• Dec 3
  Omniyat Announces Major Milestones on The Alba, Dorchester Collection, Dubai as Main Contractor Is AppointedReal Estate
• Dec 3
  Hbmsu Celebrates Outstanding Learners in the Spring 2025 Dean’s List CeremonyEducation
• Dec 2
  Alef Education Wins Two Global Honours with 2025 CODiE Award and GESS Education AwardEducation
• Dec 2
  Addleshaw Goddard Hosts Inaugural Golf Day in Saudi Arabia, Celebrating Growth and Client PartnershipsSports & Championship
• Dec 2
  Shaping a Low-Carbon Future: Emirates Environmental Group Hosts Key Dialogue on Climate InnovationEnvironment
• Dec 2
  Nozomi Networks Showcases AI-Powered OT/IoT Security Innovations at Black Hat MEA 2025 in RiyadhTechnology
• Dec 1
  Asiavision Group Celebrates Cultural Exchange with Successful Tashkent Trip, Highlighting the Power of Digital CommunityTourism
• Dec 1
  Tradeling and Yango Ads Sign MoU to Advance Digital Advertising and Retail Media Innovation in the UAETechnology
• Dec 1
  flyadeal Works Around the Clock to Implement Airbus A320 DirectiveTechnology
• Dec 1
  Ministry of Culture Launches Training Programme to Enhance Statistical Framework for Creative EconomyEnvironment
• Dec 1
  2025 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards Set New Standards for Marina Excellence Under the Patronage of Hamdan bin ZayedBusiness
• Dec 1
  Ministry of Culture and Emirates Association for Social Development Sign Cooperation Agreement to Boost Cultural AwarenessGovernment