United Arab Emirates

Sobha Realty reaches new heights in 2024 GRESB assessment with score of 91

The company features amongst top 4 percent of global entities striving for excellence in ESG performance

Sheikh Hamdan leads UAE delegation to meeting of GCC Joint Defence Council

Meeting focuses on strengthening defence cooperation among the armed forces of GCC states

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled arrives in Bahrain

Discussions will emphasize joint efforts in key sectors, including economic, investment, and developmental fields

What to expect at ADFW 2024: Four days of action-packed sessions and events

The agenda for ADFW 2024 includes over 60 main and side events and more than 350 thematic sessions

UAE launches initiative to train 5,000 Emirati students in future digital technologies

The initiative supports Dubai's vision to empower Emirati talent and strengthen the digital economy.

UAE’s non-oil economy to grow 4.7 percent in 2024, says UBS

The UAE's real estate sector is expanding, with residential sales up by 60 percent and mortgage applications increasing

UAE’s GPSSA announces over $218.6 million in pension payments for November 2024

This represents an increase of AED54.4 million compared to November 2023, during which pension payments totaled AED749.05 million

UAE, Bahrain advance partnership in national in-country value programs

Emirati industrial enterprises will be eligible to benefit from Bahrain's Takamul Program by receiving a 10 percent preference

UAE, Philippines Presidents boost bilateral cooperation, ink agreements in key sectors

Intra-non-oil trade between the two countries totaled over $1.850 billion in 2022, up from $830.3 million in 2021

RTA launches initiative to illuminate 40 areas across Dubai by 2026

This initiative aligns with RTA’s strategy to enhance Dubai’s road network and update street lighting systems citywide 

World’s largest mosaic artwork ‘Zayed and Rashid Mural’ unveiled in Hatta

The public art project was led by the Russian artist Sergey Korbasov, with the support of over 100 local and international artisans

Ras Al Khaimah ranks 1st globally in Expat Essentials Index, 2nd in Working Abroad Index

Almost three in four respondents in Ras Al Khaimah find it easy to secure housing, compared to just 45 percent globally

Gold prices rise after Trump proposes new tariffs

With Trump back in focus, the precious metals market may see some uncertainty ahead

flydubai launches daily flights to Egypt’s Al Alamein for summer 2025

With the addition of its summer operations to Al Alamein, flydubai grows its network in Egypt to three destinations including Alexandria and Cairo

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to begin official visit to Bahrain on Tuesday

Non-oil trade between the two countries exceeded $7.5 billion in 2023

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa with front-row views, entertainment and fireworks

Burj Park is among the most ideal locations for guests looking to enjoy the iconic Burj Khalifa light, music, and fireworks show

Etihad Airways launches 10 new destinations in one day

The 10 routes will complement Etihad Airways' previously revealed new destinations for 2025 including Prague, Warsaw, and Al Alamein

Abu Dhabi’s ADIO facilitates $653.4 million in public-private partnership deals in four years

World Bank data highlights that PPP investments in developing countries surpassed $83 billion in 2020, despite global economic challenges

ADNOC L&S receives first new-build LNG carrier from Jiangnan Shipyard

Shipyard delivered the vessel two months ahead of schedule and expects to deliver the remaining five in 2025 and 2026

S&P upgrades Ras Al Khaimah’s economy to ‘A/A-1’ with stable outlook

Ras Al Khaimah's real GDP growth will average about 4 percent over 2024-2027 on ongoing tourism and infrastructure projects

Gold prices fall sharply from three-week high

Despite the sharp decline in the U.S. dollar, gold prices fell on prospects of easing tensions in the Middle East

Sheikh Khaled visits 6th Abu Dhabi International Boat Show

The number of exhibitors and brands this year has grown by 14 percent to 813, compared to 711 in the previous edition

UAE real estate market sees robust growth in Q3 2024, northern emirates see strong demand

The Dubai real estate market saw a surge in new handovers in Q3 of 2024, propelling the UAE's property growth