News 22 Sep 2025 BRIDGE Summit 2025: Abu Dhabi to host world’s largest media and creative industries event Abu Dhabi will host BRIDGE Summit 2025, the world’s largest media and creative industries event, with 60,000 participants, 400 speakers, and 300 exhibitors Source: Arabian Business Full Article: BRIDGE Summit… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Sep 2025 Rubio calls Western recognition of Palestine 'irrelevant,' blames it for derrailing hostage talks Rubio also said that Trump would be uninterested in a partial hostage deal, adding that the US president "wants all 48 hostages out, including the 20 who are alive and… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Sep 2025 Dubai joins world’s top 4 FinTech hubs in Global Financial Centres Index Dubai has been ranked a top four global FinTech hub in the GFCI, with DIFC firms surpassing 1,500 and raising $4.2bn in investment Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai joins… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Sep 2025 Netanyahu’s speech had important points, but didn't address the elephant in the room – analysis Relying on one friend is not a foreign policy. Donald Trump’s support matters, but it is not a breakwater against the rising tide of boycotts, recognitions, and investigations. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Sep 2025 Criticism of new Shin Bet chief David Zini is more about Netanyahu – analysis Maj.-Gen. David Zini’s nomination as Shin Bet chief has sparked debate, with critics arguing concerns focus more on Netanyahu’s motives than Zini’s record. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Criticism of… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2025 Abu Dhabi bans crypto mining on farms with fines up to $27,225 ADAFSA has banned cryptocurrency mining on Abu Dhabi farms, imposing fines up to AED100,000 ($27,225), equipment confiscation and suspension of farm services Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Abu Dhabi bans… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Oct 2025 UAE’s IHC to invest $1bn in India’s Sammaan Capital, boosting mortgage lending and financial inclusion UAE’s IHC will invest $1bn in India’s Sammaan Capital, a leading NBFC, to expand mortgage lending and AI-driven credit solutions The post UAE’s IHC to invest $1bn in India’s Sammaan… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Oct 2025 'I am sorry': A Yom Kippur apology to the families of hostages On this Yom Kippur, I am sorry that we as a people, who know far better than any other that there is no salvation without our unity, did not perform… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Oct 2025 Dubai property sales surge 15% to $36.6bn in Q3 2025 as mid-market boom drives record growth Dubai property sales jumped 15% year-on-year to $36.6bn in Q3 2025, with mid-market housing and strong rental demand powering record growth The post Dubai property sales surge 15% to $36.6bn… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Oct 2025 'Disgraceful': Goldknopf slammed for comparing arrested haredi draft dodgers to hostages Goldknopf’s remarks come amid controversy in the country over the issue of haredi conscription, as the IDF continues to report severe manpower shortages while Israel enters its second year of… Meet the Middle East