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DP World, Dubai’s leading provider of smart logistics and the main sponsor of golf’s DP World Tour, has expanded its global Clubhouse initiative to India. Clubhouse is DP World’s mission to make golf more accessible by providing purpose-built facilities to underserved youth around the world. India becomes the second country to benefit from the programme, the first of which was started in Cape Town, South Africa, earlier this year. First-ever DP World India Championship The launch happened on the sidelines of the US$4 million DP World India Championship, which is currently being played at Delhi Golf Club. World No. 2 and…

Dubai Safari Park is proud to announce its full accreditation by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), one of the highest recognitions a wildlife institution can attain. Granted only to facilities that meet stringent international standards in animal welfare, conservation, and education, the accreditation marks a significant milestone in the park’s journey as a leading all-inclusive animal care facility. Dubai Safari Park is dedicated to animal conservation and welfare, providing world-class care through a skilled team of zoologists, veterinarians, and animal carers from around the globe. The park combines advanced facilities and thoughtfully designed habitats that encourage natural…

Total crypto market cap has erased another $100 billion daily. Bitcoin’s recovery attempts have come to a halt as the asset has declined below the $111,000 level once again on Thursday morning. The altcoins are also in the red, with ETH slipping to $4,000 and XRP dropping back down to $2.40. There are a few double-digit price losers as well. BTC Slides Below $111K Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency market experienced massive turbulence at the end of the previous week, when the largest of the bunch plunged by over $20,000 on some exchanges and bottomed at a…

Kuku, an Indian storytelling platform backed by Google, has raised $85 million in fresh funding as it aims to scale its audio and video content offerings amid intensifying competition in the South Asian nation’s mobile-first content market. The Series C round, led by Granite Asia (formerly GGV Capital), values Kuku at more than double its previous valuation to around $500 million, Kuku founder and CEO Lal Chand Bisu confirmed to TechCrunch. The round also saw participation from Vertex Growth Fund, Krafton, IFC, Paramark, Tribe Capital India, and Bitkraft. The latest round also included secondary transactions, with some of Kuku’s early…

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There is a lot of evidence that Dubai is positioning itself (and increasingly viewed) as a global capital for business. With its strategic location connecting East and West, investor-friendly policies, tax advantages, and world-class infrastructure, the city attracts entrepreneurs, startups, and global corporations alike. Initiatives like Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) aim to double the city’s economy within a decade, while innovation hubs, fintech zones, and AI-driven smart city projects are redefining the global business landscape. From visionary leadership to seamless connectivity, Dubai isn’t just a destination, it’s becoming the headquarters of the future. The 10 major business events happening in…

Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (“DTC” or the “Company”), a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, has announced a strategic partnership with Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, China’s on-demand delivery service, to enhance last-mile delivery services across the emirate and pioneer next-generation logistics solutions. The agreement was officially signed during GITEX in Dubai by Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Taxi Company, and Alex Wei, Logistics General Manager of Keeta Middle East. The collaboration aligns with DTC’s long-term growth strategy to expand its leading presence in transport and delivery markets, particularly within the fast-evolving e-commerce and…

At GITEX Global 2025, the scale of ambition across the Middle East was unmistakable and Amazon Web Services (AWS) was present to utilise this opportunity. With major investments in regional infrastructure, AI innovation, and digital skills development, AWS is positioning itself at the heart of the region’s technological transformation. In a conversation with Arabian Business, Tanuja Randery, Managing Director and Vice President of AWS for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), shares how the company is working backwards from customer needs, enabling public and private sector modernisation, and helping to unlock what could soon be a $12 billion cloud market…

Critics are not convinced by SBF’s latest antics and argue that his narrative is a well-funded lobbying attempt to recast the FTX collapse as political persecution. Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced FTX founder now serving a 25-year sentence for defrauding billions from customers, has reignited controversy by framing his 2022 arrest as politically motivated. In a recent GETTR post, reportedly shared via a friend, SBF claimed that his shift from center-left to centrist political views and subsequent large donations to Republican causes triggered targeted action from the Biden administration. SBF’s New Conspiracy According to him, the Securities and Exchange Commission…

Acquihires have become the defining deal shape of 2025. Startups are buying startups for the people, not the products, often via “hire-and-license” arrangements that move fast, dodge red tape, and scoop up elite AI talent. In this article, I unpack why acquihires are surging, how founders are deliberately positioning teams as irresistible talent targets, and the playbook investors use to turn shaky runways into soft landings and standout outcomes for founders. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; false;clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width: 600px;} /* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and…