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Detailed stories on technology startups, business and economic current affairs.
Bluesky vs X, the UAE deluge, Adar Poonawalla’s investment in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and more.

As much as we like to go beyond the headlines to bring you our in-depth longreads, our daily edition also offers a bunch of insightful, engaging explainers every week for those who like to keep their finger on the pulse. This year was extra special because we revisited the purpose of our explainers and finally decided on a version that we hoped would best serve our readers. A deeply researched, reported and timely exploration of some of the latest news developments in the internet and business world—that’s what our team of writers strives to achieve five days a week.
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2026 is on track to be the second-highest year ever for dealmaking in the MENA region.
A local fintech deal to consolidate operations, feedback on Saudi Arabia’s proposed IPO rules, and Ras Al Khaimah’s casino economy.
Billionaire Mohamed Alabbar goes for the Indian Ocean archipelago, India’s PhonePe gets UAE approval, and other updates from the week.