Vinay Prakash

95 published stories

I work as an editor & journalist with Business Tabloid publishing news stories on our platform. I like reporting on tech & AI news, covering untold stories about finance and ethics related to AI in the MENA region and globally. I uncover the upcoming blockchain revolution in the Gulf and overseas. I balance creativity and curiosity merging journalistic investigation with marketing savvy. My colleagues and I create stories that engage and succeed. We experiment and publish fresh, provocative content and cross-platform experiences. For me, journalism is not only mapping the future but also creating it. Let us write with words and thoughts to create a better-informed world.

Technology

Apple Increases AI Spending to Catch Rivals

Apple’s cautious approach to artificial intelligence is giving way to a more forceful one.

Vinay Prakash6 August 20251 min read

Wall Street trading floor with digital screens showing stock indices and U.S. Treasury yield charts, reflecting market volatility ahead of U.S. inflation data and tariff risks.

Finance

Wall Street Braces for Volatility as Tariff Risks and Rising Inflation Shake Markets

President Trump’s threat of 30% tariffs on EU and Mexican imports from August 1 added to market jitters, as investors weighed the impact of higher duties on consumer prices and corporate margins.

Vinay Prakash16 July 20251 min read

Dubai Metro Blue Line promotional graphic featuring modern blue train with Dubai skyline background displaying '2029: Blue Line to move 320k people' highlighting Parsons Corporation project management contract for RTA's 30km rail expansion connecting 14 stations across Dubai's key districts including Mirdif, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Festival City as part of Dubai's D33 Economic Agenda and 2040 Urban Master Plan.

Transportation

Parsons Wins 5-Year Blue Line Project Management Contract

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Parsons has secured a five‑year project management contract for the Dubai Metro Blue Line. This achievement highlights Dubai’s commitment to expanding its transport network and supports the city’s 2040 Urban Master Plan.

Vinay Prakash14 July 20251 min read

Network International Magnati merger announcement graphic featuring business professionals in silhouette with financial charts, data visualization, and corporate graphics representing the $400 billion TPV fintech consolidation in Middle East and Africa under Brookfield-led consortium ownership, highlighting UAE's digital payments transformation and regional financial sector growth.

Finance

Network International–Magnati Merger Clears Key Hurdle, Setting the Stage for $400 Billion Fintech Powerhouse

DUBAI, UAE – Network International and Magnati have completed all the necessary material regulatory approvals to finalise their merger.

Vinay Prakash11 July 20252 min read

BYD and Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility sign agreement with Safeline Group for UAE logistics fleet electrification, showcasing a lineup of BYD electric delivery vans branded with SafeLine, set against Dubai’s modern skyline and Al-Futtaim headquarters, highlighting UAE’s transition to sustainable green mobility and Net Zero 2050 goals.

Energy

UAE Logistics Sector Embraces Electric Fleets for Sustainable Growth

The UAE logistics industry is undergoing a transformation revolution with top distribution players moving into electric mobility to help the country reach its Net Zero 2050 goals.

Vinay Prakash10 July 20254 min read

Banking

Oman-Malaysia Islamic Finance Partnership Signals Strategic Shift in GCC Capital Market Development

Bank Muscat and its Islamic banking division, Meethaq Islamic Banking, are enhancing their strategic emphasis on cross-border collaboration by negotiating with Malaysia’s Securities Commission.

Vinay Prakash7 July 20253 min read

Visualization of G42’s Intelligence Grid AI network with global data nodes highlighting Stadegate UAE and the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus expansion

Artificial Intelligence

G42 Achieves Historic Milestone as First UAE Company on TIME’s Global Influence List

Dubai — The United Arab Emirates has made a significant technological breakthrough with G42 becoming the first UAE company to be recognised on TIME magazine’s special 2025 list of 100 Most Influential Companies, as the nation emerges as an artificial intelligence world leader. The recognition puts G42 in the “Innovators” category as a “Rising AI Power,” […]

Vinay Prakash3 July 20253 min read

Technology

Tesla Charges into Saudi Arabia

Riyadh — Today, Tesla’s grand launch of its flagship Riyadh Centre marks a major milestone in Saudi Arabia. Changing the nation’s automotive scene and advancing the country’s Vision 2030’s sustainable transportation goals. The Centre opening took place as Tesla initiated deliveries of its Model 3 and Model Y, making it Tesla’s first operational facility in the world’s […]

Vinay Prakash26 June 20253 min read

LG Radio Optimism campaign visual featuring smartphone displaying music streaming interface with multiple user avatars and colorful neon graphics, highlighting AI-powered personalized song creation platform that connects people through music and addresses social isolation in digital age.

Technology

LG’s AI-Powered Music Platform Tackles Global Loneliness Crisis Through Digital Connection

Dubai — LG has unveiled ‘Radio Optimism,’ a cutting-edge AI-powered music platform designed to offer personalised musical experiences, aiming to combat the global issue of social isolation. This platform was launched in Dubai on June 24, 2025, reimagining our interaction through technology by enabling users to compose and share original music with their loved ones.

Vinay Prakash25 June 20252 min read

Sharjah Islamic Bank $500 million Sukuk listing announcement with Dubai skyline featuring modern skyscrapers and Islamic architecture, highlighting Nasdaq Dubai's role in boosting Dubai's Islamic finance sector and Sharia-compliant capital markets growth.

Finance

Sharjah Islamic Bank’s $500 million Sukuk listing boosts Dubai’s Islamic finance goals.

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has made a significant move in its international Islamic finance journey by listing a $500 million perpetual Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai.

Vinay Prakash10 June 20251 min read

Banking

Qatar Banking Sector Drives Modest Earnings Growth Amidst Regional Economic Restructuring

DOHA — In the first quarter of 2025, Qatar’s corporate profits rose by a modest 0.9%, to around $3.62 billion seen in the Doha Stock Exchange.

Vinay Prakash9 June 20251 min read

Three office employees in varied business attire – formal, smart formal, and a 3-piece suit – walking past the modern Deutsche Bank offices in London, Britain, depicting a typical corporate scene in the city's financial district.

Banking

Deutsche Bank’s ADGM Move: Abu Dhabi’s Secret Weapon in Dubai Finance Rivalry

ABU DHABI — Deutsche Bank has obtained a new license within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a strategic move that emphasises ADGM’s fast development as a key financial hub, challenging the dominance of Dubai’s DIFC.

Vinay Prakash26 May 20253 min read