United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi hotel revenues surpass $166 million in March 2025

Abu Dhabi welcomed around 417,000 hotel guests, highlighting the city's growing appeal as a global tourist destination

Nasdaq Dubai celebrates ICBC’s $1.72 billion multi-currency green bond listings

The listings include $1 billion Floating Rate Notes and $300 million 4.125 percent Notes due 2028

Etihad Airways passenger traffic grows 19 percent to 1.7 million in May 2025

In the first five months of 2025, 8.4 million travelers have flown with the airline

Dubai’s Emaar Properties receives upgraded credit ratings from S&P, Moody’s

S&P upgraded Emaar's long-term rating to BBB+ and Moody’s to Baa1, both with stable outlooks

Dubai retains position as international destination from India, Mumbai-Dubai route remains the busiest: OAG

International air capacity from India reached 17.1 million seats in June, reflecting a 7 percent increase 

Sheikh Hamdan explores future of space sector with leading UAE-based startups

Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the space sector as a vital driver of the future and sustainable economic growth

Dubai gold prices surge AED3.75 as global rates climb on rising Mideast tensions, weaker dollar

Trump announced on Wednesday that U.S. personnel were being moved out of the Middle East due to heightened security risks

Dubai’s second tokenized property sells out in record-breaking one minute and 58 seconds

Second project attracted 149 investors from 35 nationalities, pushing the waiting list to over 10,700 investors

Shaikha Al Nowais outlines strategic vision for the future of tourism at Investopia Global – Mediterranean

Al Nowais underlined the importance of strengthening regional and international collaboration in the next phase

Abu Dhabi introduces new real estate regulations to empower developers, protect investors

Developers can now terminate off-plan agreements more flexibly, reducing disputes and investment risks 

Abu Dhabi’s FAB, EDGE Group partner to enhance financial agility and supplier ecosystem

EDGE’s deployment of FAB’s TMS delivers real-time cash visibility and advanced forecasting capabilities 

Dubai welcomes 7.15 million tourists in first four months of 2025, up 7 percent 

Hotel sector offered 153,534 rooms at the end of April, with all key performance indicators demonstrating strong annual growth

Dubai records $962 million real estate transactions in one day: Top investor hotspots for H2 2025 revealed

Supported by financing stability and population growth, the market outlook remains steady across key segments

UAE contributes to discovering new exoplanets, marks major milestone in astronomical research

UAE's contribution formed part of a collaboration with NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite

Investopia Global Mediterranean to launch second edition in Greece in 2026

Second edition aims to drive partnerships across pivotal sectors of the new economy 

UAE and U.S. discuss pathways for bilateral cooperation in economy, technology and AI sectors

Discussions included promoting peace and coexistence with regional and international partners

Borouge, ADNOC L&S ink $531 million deal to boost growth of UAE petrochemical exports

ADNOC L&S will manage the transportation of up to 70 percent of Borouge’s annual production

Dubai 24-carat gold price today drops to AED398.5 amid U.S.-China trade uncertainty

U.S. and Chinese officials agreed on a framework for their trade truce but uncertainty lingers

Ajman Transport Authority carries 439,000 passengers during Eid Al-Adha 2025, up 34 percent

Taxis topped the list of most-used transportation modes during the holiday, carrying 380,622 passengers

Dubai’s second tokenized property launched as city expands blockchain real estate

New listing features a one-bedroom apartment in Kensington Waters, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, with a total valuation of AED1.5 million

ADNOC Gas awards $5 billion in contracts for first phase of Rich Gas Development Project

Company intends to take FIDs on two additional phases of the Rich Gas Development project at Habshan and Ruwais

UAE tourists drive surge in Moscow arrivals with 62,100 visitors in 2024

Tourism offerings in Moscow include halal restaurants and Arabic-speaking services for GCC visitors

Sharjah Islamic Bank lists $500 million AT1 sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

Latest transaction brings Sharjah Islamic Bank's total outstanding on Nasdaq Dubai to $2.5 billion across five listings

OMNIYAT acquires Marasi Bay Island, launches first beach club in Burj Khalifa District

Marasi Bay Marina will offer berths for superyachts, an exclusive Yacht Club and tender boat service