A new research from Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, has found a growing gap between emerging consumer demand and the trust, control and infrastructure needed to support agentic commerce. This is according to Checkout.com’s new report, Agentic Commerce 2026: The State of Consumer Demand and Merchant Readiness. While a significant segment of global
How a young nation rose from desert and sea to global prominence in a single lifetime. UAE Today Editorial | Nation in Focus Few nations have grown as fast, or as far, as the United Arab Emirates. When the country was founded in 1971, much of it was open desert and quiet coastline, with limited
One of Abu Dhabi’s fastest-growing conglomerates, investing across the economy. UAE Today Editorial | Business & Investment Among Abu Dhabi’s new generation of investment powerhouses, few have grown as quickly as Alpha Dhabi Holding. In a short space of time, it has built a sprawling portfolio spanning construction, healthcare, real estate, hospitality, and industry, becoming
Dubai remains one of the Middle East’s leading business, trade and investment hubs, with a calendar that stays active even at the height of summer. While the city’s biggest shows — GITEX, GULFOOD and Arab Health — cluster from September onwards, August 2026 still brings a flagship industry exhibition, the Dubai Summer Surprises campaign, and
How a desert nation built one of the most diversified economies in the region. UAE Today Editorial | Business & Economy In just over half a century, the United Arab Emirates has transformed from a cluster of small, resource-poor settlements into one of the most dynamic economies in the Middle East. Founded in 1971, the
Abu Dhabi’s flag carrier — a byword for luxury in the skies. UAE Today Editorial | Business & Aviation In Arabic, the word ‘Etihad’ means ‘union’ — a fitting name for the national airline of the United Arab Emirates’ capital. Since taking to the skies, Etihad Airways has carried Abu Dhabi’s name across the globe,
Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital and largest emirate, is one of the world’s most influential centres of capital and innovation, anchored by sovereign wealth funds such as ADIA, Mubadala and ADQ, the ADGM financial centre and the Hub71 tech ecosystem. While the emirate’s flagship gatherings — ADIPEC, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and Abu Dhabi Finance
