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Dubai AI Festival: Dubai’s AI Question Is No Longer ‘Can We Use It?’

Dubai has moved past asking whether AI can be used and is now building licences, infrastructure and skills around it. See what that shift means for investors and business owners, then read the full article to find your first practical step. [...]

UAE Accounts for 61 Percent of Gulf Sustainable Debt Issuance in 2026: Fitch

The UAE accounted for about 61 percent of sustainable debt issuance across the Gulf region in all currencies during the first nine months of 2026, according to a senior Fitch Ratings official. [...]

IMF Projects UAE Economy Will Grow 7.7 Percent in 2027

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the UAE economy to grow by 7.7 percent in 2027, 2.4 percentage points higher than its April forecast. [...]

flydubai Nears Completion of Its US$190 Million Aircraft Maintenance Centre in Dubai South

flydubai’s senior leadership has inspected construction progress at the airline’s upcoming Aircraft Maintenance Centre (AMC) in Dubai South. [...]

UAE Climbs Six Places to Rank 10th Globally in 2026 Government Support Index

The UAE has risen to 10th place worldwide in the 2026 Government Support Index, part of the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, up from 16th in 2025. The result meets the country’s 2026 target of entering the global top 10. [...]

Robinhood Wins DFSA Approval to Launch Its Retail Investing Platform from Dubai

Robinhood has received authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to introduce its retail investing platform in the Middle East from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a key milestone in its international expansion. [...]

etisalat money Partners With Visa to Expand International Money Transfer Options in the UAE

etisalat money, the fintech arm of etisalat, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to broaden international money transfer options for consumers and businesses in the UAE through Visa Direct, Visa’s global money movement platform. [...]

UAE Investors Rank Among the Most Satisfied Globally With Quality of Life: HSBC

The UAE ranks among the top three of 10 markets surveyed for investor satisfaction with quality of life, according to new HSBC research conducted by Ipsos. [...]

MBRGI Allocates AED 150 Million to Strengthen UAE Charitable and Humanitarian Work

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives has allocated AED 150 million to support UAE-based charitable and humanitarian organisations, helping them launch impactful projects locally, regionally and internationally. [...]

du Net Profit Climbs 10.8% to AED 2.4 Billion in the First Nine Months of 2026

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) has reported a 10.8% year-on-year rise in net profit to AED 2.4 billion for the first nine months of 2026, backed by steady demand for connectivity and digital services. [...]

DEWA Achieves 75% of Targets for 21 Services Within Three Months

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has met 75% of its targets for 21 services in just three months, including 16 powered by artificial intelligence, and is working to reach 100% over the next three months. [...]

MoHAP Launches Climate Adaptation Plan to Protect Communities Before Illness Strikes

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has launched the Health Sector Climate Adaptation Plan (2026–2031), a national framework to shield people from the growing health effects of climate change and keep care available when pressures rise. [...]

ENOC and Dubai Municipality Partner to Turn Used Cooking Oil Into Biodiesel

ENOC Group and Dubai Municipality have signed an agreement to explore turning used cooking oil collected across the emirate into biodiesel, a move aimed at strengthening Dubai’s circular economy. [...]

Hamdan bin Mohammed Invites 500 Professionals to Help Shape Dubai’s Future at Dubai Future Week

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has directed that 500 professionals from five future-driven sectors be invited to Dubai Future Week this November. [...]

Museum of the Future Opens Applications for 'Future Perfects' to Shape Its Visitor Experience

Dubai’s Museum of the Future has opened applications for a new job title, “Future Perfects,” launching an unconventional talent search for people who will become the human face of its visitor experience as it prepares to reopen in 2027. [...]

Government News
UAE Climbs Six Places to Rank 10th Globally in 2026 Government Support Index

The UAE has risen to 10th place worldwide in the 2026 Government Support Index, part of the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, up from 16th in 2025. The result meets the country’s 2026 target of entering the global top 10. [...]

MBRGI Allocates AED 150 Million to Strengthen UAE Charitable and Humanitarian Work

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives has allocated AED 150 million to support UAE-based charitable and humanitarian organisations, helping them launch impactful projects locally, regionally and internationally. [...]

DEWA Achieves 75% of Targets for 21 Services Within Three Months

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has met 75% of its targets for 21 services in just three months, including 16 powered by artificial intelligence, and is working to reach 100% over the next three months. [...]

MoHAP Launches Climate Adaptation Plan to Protect Communities Before Illness Strikes

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has launched the Health Sector Climate Adaptation Plan (2026–2031), a national framework to shield people from the growing health effects of climate change and keep care available when pressures rise. [...]

ENOC and Dubai Municipality Partner to Turn Used Cooking Oil Into Biodiesel

ENOC Group and Dubai Municipality have signed an agreement to explore turning used cooking oil collected across the emirate into biodiesel, a move aimed at strengthening Dubai’s circular economy. [...]

Museum of the Future Opens Applications for 'Future Perfects' to Shape Its Visitor Experience

Dubai’s Museum of the Future has opened applications for a new job title, “Future Perfects,” launching an unconventional talent search for people who will become the human face of its visitor experience as it prepares to reopen in 2027. [...]

Parkin Renews 10-Year Parking Agreement With DMCC to Manage Paid Spaces Across JLT

Parkin Company PJSC, the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, has renewed its Parking Management Framework Agreement with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) for a further 10 years [...]

DEWA and Dubai Municipality Sign MoU to Manage and Develop Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Municipality have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project, handing responsibility for managing and operating the project’s facilities to the municipality. [...]

DEWA International Signs Four MoUs With Global Partners to Expand Its Project Portfolio

DEWA International has signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with leading global entities during the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2026), as it works to grow its international project portfolio. [...]

Dubai Chambers Signs Two MoUs With Chinese Business Associations to Boost Trade and Investment

Dubai Chambers has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Greater Bay Area Importers and Exporters Association (GBAIEA) and the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance [...]

MBRF Signs MoU With Arab Federation for Digital Economy to Build Arab Knowledge Ecosystem

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arab Federation for Digital Economy to strengthen strategic partnerships and advance an integrated Arab knowledge and digital ecosystem. [...]

Majid Al Futtaim and Dubai SME Bring Eight Homegrown Brands to City Centre Mirdif

Majid Al Futtaim, in partnership with Dubai SME and Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, is introducing a dedicated Home Edition of its Ma’an by MAF initiative, giving eight Dubai-based homegrown brands a platform at one of the city’s major retail destinations. [...]

Awqaf Dubai Launches AED73 Million Endowment Shopping Centre in Hind City to Support Mosque Affairs

The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) has launched an AED73 million endowment shopping centre in Hind City, with proceeds set to support mosque affairs across the emirate. [...]

UAE’s e-Invoicing Reset: Ministry of Finance Lifts Three Burdens for Businesses

The Ministry of Finance has amended the UAE’s e-invoicing rules, removing the in-country data storage requirement and system failure notifications, while giving tax groups a 24-month exclusion from January 2027. The changes took effect on 1 October 2026. [...]

Ministry of Family Showcases Inclusion Programmes for People of Determination at AccessAbilities Expo

The Ministry of Family is presenting a portfolio of innovative programmes and smart solutions for People of Determination at the 8th edition of the AccessAbilities Expo, which opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre. [...]

Economic News
Dubai bets $1.4 billion on a new financial district after Gulf war slowdown

Dubai is advancing a significant $1.4 billion real estate project, which includes hotels and office spaces. Although property transactions have been impacted by regional tensions, prices remain relatively stable in the market. H&H Development has begun construction with a workforce of 30,000 on-site, aiming for completion by 2028. Despite lower [...]

Flydubai incident: Dubai Crown Prince praises Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after mid-air cockpit attack

Upon experiencing a violent attack mid-flight, Captain Smit Machchhar showcased remarkable bravery to protect his crew. The incident occurred on the flydubai flight FZ1073, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite sustaining serious injuries, the captain successfully unlocked the cockpit door, enabling assistance from crew members. [...]

Dubai, Abu Dhabi residents return to a new normal: ‘Neither war, nor peace’

Six months into the Iran war, the UAE’s post-pandemic boom is facing its biggest test. Tourism, aviation, property and trade have taken a hit, but population growth, financial-sector expansion and demand for schools and skilled workers suggest Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to attract people and capital despite the conflict. [...]

UAE builds alternative trade, energy routes after Iran attacks, official says

The UAE is building alternative routes for its energy exports and trade to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz amid the war with Iran, presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said. [...]

Dubai International Airport handles 31.5 mn passengers in H1; expects stronger H2

Dubai International Airport handled 31.5 million passengers during the first half of 2026. Passenger processing times remained strong, with most travelers clearing checks quickly. Despite regional airspace constraints, passenger volumes increased steadily through the second quarter. Nearly fifty international airlines connected DXB to 217 destinations worldwide. The airport anticipates stronger [...]

'No other option': Gulf expats hunker down between bouts of war

Foreign workers are largely staying in Gulf countries despite six months of conflict, choosing higher, tax-free salaries over weaker prospects back home. Some have sent families home for safety while continuing to work, highlighting the economic dependence of millions of expatriates on Gulf jobs. [...]

UAE non-oil growth hits four-month high in July, PMI shows

The UAE's non-oil private sector expanded at its fastest pace in four months in July, driven by stronger new orders, a rebound in export business and improved trade conditions, an S&P Global survey showed. Employment returned to growth, while business confidence weakened for a third consecutive month amid continued uncertainty [...]

UAE freezes 'Desi Bling' star Satish Sanpal's assets over money laundering probe

Besides the financial services accounts and digital wallets of Satish, the FIU freezing order, issued about a fortnight ago, extends to accounts of Tabinda and companies linked to Sanpals. [...]

Dubai residents can earn Dh3,000+ and travel rewards by inviting family, friends to visit

Dubai residents can now earn travel benefits worth over Dh3,000. This initiative rewards inviting family and friends from overseas to visit Dubai. Guests must arrive between July and October of 2026 for rewards. Residents can nominate up to five visitors at a time. These benefits are valid until December 31, [...]

UAE eyes deeper technology, connectivity partnership with Andhra Pradesh to boost investment

The United Arab Emirates aims to strengthen ties with Andhra Pradesh. Technology collaboration, especially in artificial intelligence, is a key focus area. Improved air connectivity will facilitate business and tourism between the two regions. Several UAE companies are exploring investment opportunities in food processing sectors. Andhra Pradesh's role in UAE [...]

UAE expresses solidarity with India, conveys condolences over flood, landslide victims

The United Arab Emirates expressed solidarity with India over recent flood and landslide victims. Heavy monsoon rains have caused significant damage and dozens of deaths across several Indian states. Jammu and Kashmir reported at least twenty-three deaths and seven people remain missing. Assam has seen nearly three lakh sixty-three thousand [...]

Gush of Gulf sovereign wealth enters India in 2026

Gulf sovereign funds invested $1.7 billion in India during the first half of 2026. This investment defied geopolitical tensions and fears of reduced overseas deal appetite. The region's share in India's sovereign wealth fund investments nearly doubled since 2024. Funds deployed nearly three times more capital compared to the second [...]

1 km high, 167+ storeys: All about Jeddah Tower, the Saudi mega skyscraper set to surpass Burj Khalifa

Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has surpassed 100 floors, inching closer to its goal of becoming the world's tallest building at over 1,000 metres. Resuming construction after a halt, the skyscraper, designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, is slated for a 2028 completion. This ambitious project anchors Jeddah Economic [...]

US-Iran deal could leave Gulf states in the lurch: analysts

Gulf nations face a precarious future after Iran's attacks. A new deal offers only a temporary reprieve, leaving them vulnerable to regional proxies and missiles. Analysts suggest the agreement neglects crucial security needs, forcing Gulf states to seek their own solutions. This leaves them caught between an emboldened Iran and [...]

UAE launches major digital upgrade for students and universities

The UAE's Ministry of Higher Education is launching a major digital overhaul, consolidating 38 services into 18 streamlined offerings and boosting AI use. This initiative aims to simplify student and university experiences via a unified platform, enhancing efficiency, personalization, and accessibility. [...]

'The Donald of Dubai': UAE billionaire close to Trump bets $66 billion on AI to become the world's data king

UAE real estate magnate Hussain Sajwani is investing billions in data centers to capitalize on the AI boom, aiming for global leadership. His company, DAMAC Digital, has secured sites in 13 countries and plans to build 6,000 megawatts of capacity, costing $66 billion. [...]

UAE nuclear plant attack 'serious compromise of nuclear safety': IAEA

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has declared a recent drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE a serious compromise of nuclear safety. The United Arab Emirates has blamed pro-Iran militants for the incident. The attack targeted an electricity facility, raising concerns about potential shutdowns. [...]

Iran's top envoys discussing potential peace deal with Qatar prime minister, official says

Iran's top negotiator and foreign minister met Qatar's prime minister in Doha for talks with the US. Discussions centered on a potential deal to end the ongoing war. Key topics included the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear material. The US expressed cautious optimism for diplomacy. [...]

Trump to attack again? Arab nations seek Iran war deal as ceasefire remains fragile

Several Arab nations join Pakistan in urging President Donald Trump to allow more time for negotiations to end the Iran war. Despite indications of progress, Trump is reportedly preparing for potential new strikes. Iran warns of wider conflict if attacked. Diplomatic efforts are underway with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi [...]

Iran capable of using any weapon in its hands: UAE

Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash urged Tehran not to overplay its hand in the stop-start negotiations during the West Asia war's fragile ceasefire. Iranian officials "have missed a lot of chances over the years because there's a tendency to overestimate their cards", Gargash said at a forum in Prague. "I hope [...]