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Inside Abu Dhabi’s push to transform global healthcare
M42 Group CEO Dimitris Moulavasilis discusses how the Abu Dhabi-based healthcare company is combining artificial intelligence, genomics and clinical services to reshape healthcare. He explores the group’s international expansion, the Emirati Genome Programme and the potential for technology to help doctors identify health risks earlier and move healthcare towards prevention rather than treatment. Can healthcare identify risks before illness takes hold?
The Hidden Cost of Running Restaurant People Operations from an Inbox
News By BizAge Interview Team By Dan Murphy Independent restaurants rarely decide to create a fragmented people-operations system. It develops gradually. A manager texts a timesheet correction. A new starter sends a document by email. A policy lives in an old attachment. Payroll questions arrive during service, and the owner becomes the only person who knows how the pieces fit together. The immediate cost looks small because the tools are familiar.
Inside 2PointZero’s global investment strategy
2PointZero Group CEO Samia Bouazza discusses the Abu Dhabi-based investment group’s global expansion across energy, mining and consumer businesses. She explains how the group uses capital, technology and scale to grow its portfolio, and how artificial intelligence is being integrated into its investment strategy and workforce. Abu Dhabi-based 2PointZero is expanding across energy, mining and consumer businesses as it builds a global investment platform.
Majid Al Futtaim CEO sees path to doubling value despite regional conflict
Majid Al Futtaim Group CEO Ahmed Galal Ismail says the retail and real estate group sees a path to doubling its equity value over the next five to seven years despite regional conflict. He also outlines a nearly $30 billion development pipeline and expansion plans across the Middle East and East Africa. Majid Al Futtaim is pressing ahead with major investment despite regional conflict disrupting tourism, travel and consumer spending across the Middle East.
SEC schedules vote about whether to expel LSU, amends lawsuit
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Etihad CEO says airline is doubling down on growth despite Iran war
Etihad’s Group CEO explains why the airline is still adding planes and routes after the Iran war derailed its record-profit momentum. Etihad Airways entered 2026 after its most profitable year on record. Then the Iran conflict disrupted flights, drove up jet-fuel costs and put its rapid expansion under pressure. Group CEO Antonoaldo Neves discusses how Etihad managed the crisis, why the airline is now targeting break-even for the year and why it is still betting on growth.
$30 billion climate fund says $250 billion target is within reach
Altérra CEO Majid Al Suwaidi says the UAE-backed climate investor is “extremely confident” it can mobilize $250 billion by 2030. Abu Dhabi-based Altérra is seeking to show that climate investment can deliver competitive returns while drawing more private capital into the energy transition. Launched at COP28 in 2023 with a $30 billion commitment, the fund aims to mobilize $250 billion by 2030.
U.S.-Iran Memorandum of understanding appears set to expire
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email U.S.-Iran Memorandum of understanding appears set to expire A Memorandum of Understanding which both the U.S. and Iran signed in June - and have since repeatedly accused each other of violating - is set to expire, with negotiations between Washington and Tehran stalled. CNBC's Dan Murphy has the latest from Abu Dhabi.
Inside Abu Dhabi’s push to build satellites in the UAE
Abu Dhabi-based Orbitworks is preparing its first satellite for launch as it seeks to establish a commercial satellite manufacturing business in the UAE. Abu Dhabi-based Orbitworks is preparing its first satellite for launch, a milestone the company says is critical to building credibility in the UAE's emerging satellite manufacturing industry.
Abu Dhabi exports energy to the world. Now AIQ wants to export its energy AI
AIQ CEO Dennis Jol says years of deployed models inside ADNOC systems give the Abu Dhabi firm an edge as it targets global energy markets. Abu Dhabi-based AIQ says years of deployed models and ADNOC data give its energy AI an edge as it targets global markets. CEO Dennis Jol discusses why energy-sector AI is hard to scale, how AIQ uses real-world data and infrastructure, and why trust matters when deploying technology in live energy operations.
UAE defense firm EDGE Group wants to turn homegrown military tech into a global business
EDGE Group CEO Hamad Al Marar discusses the UAE’s push to build a globally competitive defense industry — and how technology, manufacturing and exports are shaping that ambition. Abu Dhabi-backed EDGE Group is trying to turn the UAE's push for homegrown defense technology into a global business.
Israel and Lebanon talks to happen on Thursday: President Trump
Israel and Lebanon talks to happen on Thursday: President Trump U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israel And Lebanon talks will take place on Thursday, even as Israel launches deadly strikes. Mahdi Ghuloom from the Observer Research Foundation Middle East discusses the obstacles to a potential ceasefire.
How the Iran war is disrupting Dubai’s economic rise
watch now Markets and Politics Digital Original Video Even with a fragile ceasefire in place, the war in the Middle East is threatening Dubai's safe haven reputation. From tourism to logistics, the conflict is impacting economic sectors across the city. CNBC's Emma Graham and Dan Murphy break down what the Iran war means for Dubai's economy. 06:18 10 minutes ago Macklin Fishman Dan Murphy Emma Graham Jason Reginato Emily Park Shawn Baldwin
Lebanon's Economy Minister reacts to Iran ceasefire
"Our demand has always been for a sovereign led ceasefire," Lebanon's Economy Minister Amer Bisat tells CNBC's Dan Murphy after President Trump and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire which does not include Lebanon, according to Israel's Prime Minister.
President Trump: Iran 'begging' for deal
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email President Trump: Iran 'begging' for deal US President Donald Trump has extended a delay on strikes against Iran's energy facilities until April 6th, at what he said was the request of Tehran's government. The President said talks between the two sides have been "productive". CNBC's Dan Murphy reports.
New wave of attacks on critical UAE energy infrastructure
New wave of attacks on critical UAE energy infrastructure Iran has launched a fresh wave of attacks on the United Arab Emirates’ energy and transport infrastructure, amplifying fears of a global energy crisis. CNBC's Dan Murphy reports.
Israel kills top Iranian security official Larijani - reports
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Israel kills top Iranian security official Larijani - reports Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Iran's security chief Ali Larijani had been killed in an Israeli strike. CNBC's Dan Murphy reports.
Saudi Aramco beats estimates on fourth-quarter profit, keeps dividends flowing as Iran war threatens oil exports Original
watch now Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported full-year 2025 earnings that beat analysts' estimates, as investors watch whether the world's largest crude exporter can capitalize on surging oil prices amid the Iran war. The Saudi state oil giant reported a full‑year adjusted net income of $104.7 billion, which it described as "robust growth" despite a year of oil‑price volatility.
Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz 'must be very careful,' Iran foreign ministry warns
MarineTraffic map showing current ships traffic on Strait of Hormuz dislplayed on a laptop screen and MarineTraffic logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on March 5, 2026. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.
Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz 'must be very careful,' Iran foreign ministry warns
2 hours ago Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Ali Khamenei who was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, has been chosen as Iran’s new Supreme Leader—a decision that will likely draw ire from U.S. President Donald Trump. The appointment of Mojtaba, 56, who earned a reputation as a powerful figure behind the scenes …
Why India joining this US-led tech alliance could help supply chains Original
Undersecretary of State Jacob Helberg Convenes The Pax Silica Summit, the first convening of a high level, private gathering focused on economic security and the establishment of a new grouping of partners tailored for the AI economy at Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace on Dec. 12, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Seizing Greenland risks 'monumental' fallout, ex-Iceland president warns Original
(L/R) US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio depart the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus after a meeting with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt in Washington, DC, on Jan. 14, 2026.
Trump scared Europe with his national security strategy. That's no bad thing, ex-CIA chief says Original
Gen. David Petraeus, Former CIA Director, Fmr. Central Commander and American commander in Iraq. Adam Jeffery | CNBC The White House's new national security strategy gave Europe a scare last week as it warned the region faced "civilizational erasure" and questioned whether it could remain a geopolitical partner for America.
Presight AI CEO: 'Momentum is not stopping' in the business
Presight AI CEO: 'Momentum is not stopping' in the business Presight AI CEO Thomas Pramotedham speaks to CNBC’s Dan Murphy at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, discussing the outlook for AI and the company’s partnership with HSBC.
Bain Capital: Don’t see signs of systematic issue in private credit
Bain Capital: Don’t see signs of systematic issue in private credit Bain Capital Co-Managing Partner David Gross speaks to CNBC’s Dan Murphy at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, discussing investment opportunities in the Middle East, AI valuations and concerns around private credit.
Ray Dalio says Middle East is becoming a 'Silicon Valley of capitalists' Original
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater, speaking to CNBC at the Future Investment Institute 2025 summit in Riyadh on Oct. 28th, 2025. CNBC The Middle East is fast emerging as one of the world's most powerful AI hubs, Bridgewater Associates' founder Ray Dalio said Monday, comparing the region's rise to Silicon Valley's pull for all things tech.
Emirates to hold Boeing's 'feet to the fire' to deliver on $38 billion deal, president says Original
An experimental Boeing 777X aircraft at the Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. Christopher Pike | Bloomberg | Getty Images Emirates is piling the pressure on Boeing to deliver on a $38 billion order placed this week, the airline's president told CNBC on Tuesday.
Fossil fuel leaders herald the energy addition era: 'Music to my ears' Original
Guests look at a model of the largest data center in the UAE under construction in Abu Dhabi as the Stargate initiative, a joint venture between G42, Microsoft, and OpenAI, during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi on November 3, 2025.
OMV CEO: We're moving into more pragmatic conversation around energy
OMV CEO: We're moving into more pragmatic conversation around energy OMV CEO Alfred Stern joins CNBC’s Dan Murphy at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, discussing the global energy mix, Europe's energy security and the risks he sees ahead into 2026.
We now have a clearer sense of where global energy system is going, says Wood Mackenzie's Crooks
We now have a clearer sense of where global energy system is going, says Wood Mackenzie's Crooks Ed Crooks, vice chair Americas at Wood Mackenzie, joins CNBC's Dan Murphy at ADIPEC, discussing the state of the global energy transition, electricity demand and M&A in the industry.
Microsoft sees 'huge' challenge and great opportunity as global economy enters a new phase, president says
Microsoft president: 'Huge' challenge and great opportunity as global economy enters a new phase Microsoft President Brad Smith speaks to CNBC's Dan Murphy at the ADIPEC conference in Abu Dhabi, discussing the tech giant's $15.2 billion investment in the UAE, where the region fits into the global AI race, and whether or not artificial intelligence is in a bubble.
Cathie Wood says humanoid robots will be the ‘biggest of all’ AI opportunities Original
An Optimus bot from Tesla on display during the 2024 World AI Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center on July 7, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Ark Invest founder and Chief Executive Cathie Wood on Tuesday singled out the potential for artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of humanoid robots.
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood eyes 'explosive' payoff in this transformative AI application
Cathie Wood, founder and chief executive of ARK Invest, says embodied AI in the healthcare space is "one of the most profound applications of AI" which will be central to a productivity and innovation boom in the coming years. Wood told CNBC in an exclusive interview that ARK — which invests in disruptive technology opportunities — is now focused on pure plays in the innovation space.
Watch CNBC's full interview With Ark Invest's Cathie Wood
Ark Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood speaks to CNBC's Dan Murphy on the sidelines of the FII Summit in Riyadh, explaining why she does not believe AI is in a bubble, and the allocations Ark is making.
'I do not believe AI is in a bubble,' says Ark Invest's Cathie Wood
'I do not believe AI is in a bubble,' says Ark Invest's Cathie Wood Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood sits down with CNBC's Dan Murphy at the FII Summit in Saudi Arabia. Wood pushed back on fears of an artificial intelligence bubble, while flagging the possibility of a “reality check” on AI valuations.
Saudi defense pact with Pakistan unlikely to disrupt oil flows to India, source says Original
An oil tanker delivers at the oil terminal in the harbor on Oct. 10, 2016, in Kochi, India. Kaveh Kazemi | Getty Images News | Getty Images Saudi Arabia's new mutual defense pact with Pakistan is unlikely to alter Riyadh's energy relationship with key consumer India, a source told CNBC.
Abu Dhabi’s XRG withdraws $19 billion offer for Australia’s Santos Original
The Santos Ltd. Logo atop Santos Place building, which houses the company's office, in Brisbane, Australia, on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Abu Dhabi's National Oil Company has walked away from its $19 billion offer for Australia's Santos, ending months of speculation over what would have been one of the country's largest energy deals.
Oil sinks as Israel accuses Tehran of violating ceasefire
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Why Etihad Airways thinks it can weather the storm of Boeing delays
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways says it can navigate the turbulence surrounding Boeing 's delivery delays, even as it doubles down on a major wide-body order and a multibillion-dollar fleet overhaul. Speaking on CNBC's "Access Middle East" on Wednesday, Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves said the airline is taking a more "diligent" approach to fleet planning, allowing it to absorb potential setbacks in aircraft delivery schedules.
Tether eyes U.S. expansion with new stablecoin as CEO courts Washington crypto players Original
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer, is preparing to launch a U.S.-based stablecoin as soon as this year, as its CEO ramps up his presence in Washington to shape crypto regulation. In an interview with CNBC this week, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed that the company is working on plans to issue a new dollar-pegged stablecoin in the U.S. as soon as this year.
Emirates President Tim Clark warns of 'uncharted territory' as tariffs hit global aviation Original
Emirates President Tim Clark warned that the aviation industry is in "uncharted territory" as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and trade disputes weigh on global growth and threaten to drive up costs for airlines worldwide. "Right now, we are in troubled times," Clark told CNBC in an interview recorded March 20 — ahead of Washington's announcement of its latest global levies.
U.S energy secretary’s former company crushed by oil sell-off after Trump tariff escalation Original
Liberty Energy lost around $600 million in market value in just two days, as the oilfield services company founded by President Donald Trump's Energy Secretary Chris Wright comes under fresh heavy selling pressure. The stock has shed 30% since Wednesday's close and was last trading 13.8% lower as of 11:00 a.m. ET. The sharp decline marks one of the steepest drops among U.S. energy services stocks in recent months.
New Zealand won't 'get rich' by focusing trade in the South Pacific alone, PM says Original
New Zealand's prime minister told CNBC the country has to look beyond its own backyard for trade opportunities, as the South Pacific island nation signs an economic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The free trade agreement, known formally as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), is seen by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as a chance to expand bilateral trade between the countries and makes the UAE one of the island's largest markets in the Middle East.
They're here to finance climate action. But COP29 is more about bickering. Original
Ambitious climate action often requires ambitious financing — be it a clean energy transition project or helping developing countries mitigate the effects of natural disasters. But as extreme weather becomes more the norm and temperatures rise across the planet, what is supposed to be a critical year for funding mitigation efforts has instead turned out to be an especially frustrating one.
IMF's Jihad Azour discusses reasons behind the decline in growth in the MENA region
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I'm a retired doctor. Prasanth Reddy didn't tell the truth on his ties to Big Pharma
He has gotten large donations from and owns hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks in drug and medical device companies. Facebook/Dr. Prasanth Reddy for Congress I'm a retired family doctor in Shawnee. I saw that high prescription prices seriously affected my patients' lives. Many of them had to choose between buying their medications and covering daily expenses, like healthy food. Some even stopped taking their life-prolonging medications because they simply couldn't afford them.
The Gulf needs to create a 'unified regulatory environment' for startups to scale, Wamda Capital says
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Qatar Airways partners with Elon Musk’s Starlink for high-speed Wi-Fi Original
Qatar Airways launched Tuesdayits inaugural Boeing 777 flight equipped with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet, paving the way for a new era of in-flight connectivity across its entire fleet by next year. To demonstrate the milestone, Qatar Airways CEO Badr Al Meer held a video call with Starlink founder Musk while flying at 35,000 feet from Doha to London.
Experts emphasize the importance of humility and adaptability as AI changes the job market
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President Isaac Herzog discusses Israel's military campaign in Lebanon and Gaza Original
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email President Isaac Herzog discusses Israel's military campaign in Lebanon and Gaza Israeli President Isaac Herzog, says "we have much more on the way, if they will continue," as anger mounts over Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
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