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Online casinos go live in the UAE
The sudden and quiet launch of three new online gambling sites may have marked the start of a new chapter for the country.
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Saudi Arabia plans a big spend for 2026 too, amid weak oil prices
The kingdom approves its awaited state budget for next year, the Emirates records a new high in economy and Yas Island goes driverless, among other updates.
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Floward and the art & science of building a successful online gifting business
In just about eight years, Floward has emerged as the largest online gifting company in the Gulf. Chief executive Abdulaziz B. Al Loughani talks about that trajectory and what it takes to build and scale an online business in this region.
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Keeta makes an appearance in Talabat’s earnings call
The local food delivery company delivers a good quarter, latest rankings show global hotspots for millionaires and other news updates from the week.
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Business
Dubai’s red-hot property market may be cooling
The latest quarterly report on the emirate’s real estate market, a new listing in Saudi Arabia and an Airtel arm eyes a UAE IPO.
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Dubai’s red-hot property market may be cooling
The latest quarterly report on the emirate’s real estate market, a new listing in Saudi Arabia and an Airtel arm eyes a UAE IPO.
Business
Dubai Airshow turns into a heavyweight bout
Highlights from the emirate’s flagship aviation show, Saudi fund’s exits from American stocks and easier personal loans in the UAE.