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The Ministry of Finance has launched secondary-market trading for its second five-year Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai, after an offering that drew subscriptions of AED285 million, roughly 5.7 times the AED50 million target. [...]
Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Assolombarda, Italy's largest regional business association, in a move aimed at deepening trade and investment links between Dubai and Italy. [...]
The General Women's Union (GWU) has started work on a Drug Prevention Track aimed at shielding families from drug promoters who use social media and online games to reach young people. [...]
The Dubai Gold Designers Business Group has outlined a new strategic direction aimed at expanding international market access for Dubai-based jewellery designers and raising their global visibility. [...]
The 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will bring global leaders to Dubai on October 21 and 22 to examine the policies, regulations and governance frameworks needed to turn climate ambition into action. [...]
From a Queen tribute to Dubai Fashion Week, October packs the city with concerts, comedy and beach club nights. Read the full article to find out what's on and plan your month. [...]
The United Arab Emirates has placed first in the Middle East and North Africa and sixth globally on the new AI-Human Skills Synergy Index, featured in Coursera's Global Skills Report 2026. [...]
Majid Al Futtaim has unveiled The Hangout by Mall of the Emirates, a new indoor-outdoor lifestyle and entertainment precinct that marks a major milestone in the destination's AED 5 billion transformation. [...]
Emirates NBD has signed a strategic partnership with Dubai-based developer H&H Development to provide integrated home financing for buyers of its off-plan residential projects in the emirate, creating a smoother path from purchase to handover. [...]
The 1 Billion Followers Summit has announced the agenda for its fifth edition, bringing more than 400 speakers with a combined following above 4 billion to Dubai from January 8 to 10, 2027. [...]
The UAE General Budget Committee has met to review the draft federal budget for the 2027 to 2029 fiscal years, with artificial intelligence set to play a central role in how the government plans and manages its finances. [...]
The General Women's Union (GWU) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have signed a cooperation agreement in Abu Dhabi to deepen international partnerships and advance sustainable development, with a focus on women's empowerment and safer communities. [...]
The Gasoline and Diesel Prices Follow-up Committee approved the fuel prices for October 2026. [...]
Invisible fintech is changing how UAE shoppers pay, from digital wallets to buy now pay later and AI shopping agents. Discover what it means for retailers and read the full article today. [...]
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has joined the Commercial Bank Money Token (CBMT) initiative, becoming the first lender from outside Europe to take part in a European effort to move regulated bank deposits onto digital rails. [...]
The Ministry of Finance has launched secondary-market trading for its second five-year Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai, after an offering that drew subscriptions of AED285 million, roughly 5.7 times the AED50 million target. [...]
Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Assolombarda, Italy's largest regional business association, in a move aimed at deepening trade and investment links between Dubai and Italy. [...]
The General Women's Union (GWU) has started work on a Drug Prevention Track aimed at shielding families from drug promoters who use social media and online games to reach young people. [...]
The UAE General Budget Committee has met to review the draft federal budget for the 2027 to 2029 fiscal years, with artificial intelligence set to play a central role in how the government plans and manages its finances. [...]
The General Women's Union (GWU) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have signed a cooperation agreement in Abu Dhabi to deepen international partnerships and advance sustainable development, with a focus on women's empowerment and safer communities. [...]
The UAE Government Media Office has launched a guide to help federal communication teams apply agentic AI in their daily work, while insisting that human judgement stays in charge of what reaches the public. [...]
The UAE has completed 95 percent of the strategic goals in its National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy, according to the 2025 Annual Report issued by the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing Committee. [...]
Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Vice Chair of the World Governments Summit (WGS), said the Summit's global standing rests as much on its community of partners and supporters as on the ideas it champions. [...]
Emirates and Dubai Chambers have signed a memorandum of understanding to help Dubai-based small and medium enterprises grow internationally, giving them easier access to global logistics, travel rewards and supply chains. [...]
The UAE has launched its third National Risk Assessment to update the country's understanding of money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing risks, bringing 84 competent authorities and the private sector together in the process. [...]
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has introduced a new regulatory framework that reduces the processing time for domestic heliport procedures from up to 135 days to just two working days, replacing mandatory certification with a simplified registration system. [...]
Dubai has opened a dedicated facility to test and certify autonomous and future mobility technologies, giving developers a single place to prove their systems before they reach the emirate's roads. [...]
Dubai Residency has extended the registration period for the second edition of its Scientific Research Award, giving researchers and innovators more time to submit proposals aimed at shaping the future of residency services and government innovation. [...]
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has become the first government entity in the UAE to receive COPC certification, a globally accredited standard for customer experience and customer service operations. [...]
The UAE has climbed to fourth place among 48 countries in the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative Nuclear Security Index, marking a notable leap in how the world assesses protection of nuclear facilities against sabotage. [...]
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. [...]
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 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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Iran, which has attacked vessels to assert control over the Strait, has expanded its definition of the waterway to include the UAE's Gulf of Oman coastline. The U.S. has imposed its own blockade on Iranian ports and attempted an aborted operation to reopen the chokepoint. [...]
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to impose permits on submarine fiber-optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This move could disrupt global data flow, impacting financial transactions and government communications. While some countries have alternative routes, Qatar, hosting a key cable terminal, faces significant impact. Repairing damaged cables [...]
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