United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi’s ADAA raises minimum percentage of audit hours for UAE nationals to 40 percent

The update also adjusted the term of auditor appointment to six years, in line with other UAE regulatory and legislative authorities

Abu Dhabi’s ADIO launches three state-of-the-art schools under Zayed City school PPP project

The first educational facility that ADIO's PPP procurement framework delivered was the Zayed City schools project

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island unveils airport lounge at Zayed International Airport

The lounge is accessible to all guests free of charge and offers a dedicated waiting zone for the Yas Express bus

OPEC highlights UAE’s robust non-oil sector driven by consumer and business recovery

The report indicates that Dubai attracted 10.62 million international visitors from January to July 

UAE-India non-oil trade surges 10 percent in H1 2024, says minister Al Zeyoudi

Emirati investments in India reached $3.3 billion last year, while Indian investments in the UAE exceeded $2 billion

UAE’s DMCC launches AI Centre to propel global AI solutions

The AI Centre will be part of a newly integrated hub that also includes the DMCC Crypto Centre and DMCC Gaming Centre

DIEZ net profit rises 18 percent in H1 2024, further supporting Dubai’s non-oil economy

The total number of DIEZ-registered companies saw a 4 percent rise during the first half of 2024

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince wraps up visit to India, reinforces bilateral bonds

Sheikh Khaled emphasized the robust historical, social, and economic connections that the two nations share

UAE gold prices rise, global rates near $2,520 ahead of U.S. CPI data

Traders expect the CPI report to show that inflation is nearing the Fed's 2 percent target

Dubai South grants $40.83 million construction contract for ‘South Living’ project

The project is set for completion by Q1 2027, with 209 units, including studios and 1- to 3-bedroom apartments 

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism signs e-commerce partnership with noon to empower SMEs

Collaboration to support Dubai-based sellers to establish a digital presence, expand to new markets and reach sustainable growth

Abu Dhabi’s AI sector booms with 41.3 percent surge in new companies in H1 2024

Registered AI companies in the emirate grew at a compound annual growth rate of 67 percent between 2021 and 2023

UAE’s ADQ launches Q Mobility to improve transportation services in Abu Dhabi

The initiative focuses on sustainable and integrated solutions to support the Emirate's growth 

Electric air taxis in UAE: U.S.-based Joby applies to become certified operator

In February 2024, Joby signed a definitive agreement with Dubai’s RTA to launch air taxi services in the emirate

Drydocks World inks deal for the largest floating sheerleg crane in MEA region

The crane features a 160-meter-long A-frame, allowing heavy loads of up to 5,000 tons

UAE emerges as key player in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, global development

The UAE's non-oil trade with the countries within the Belt and Road Initiative reached $305 billion during the first half of 2023

Sharjah’s real estate sector sees $762.3 million in transactions during August

Sharjah witnessed 1,054 real estate sales transactions, accounting for 34.5 percent of the total

Dubai, Abu Dhabi top 2024 global real estate transparency index regionally

Dubai has retained its position as the only property market in the MENA region to feature in the 'Transparent' tier

UAE’s dnata secures multi-year ground handling agreement with EasyJet at Zurich Airport

dnata will provide a full range of safe and reliable passenger, ramp, and baggage services for the low-cost airline

UAE’s ADNOC to supply LNG to Indian Oil Corporation for 15 years

The LNG will primarily be sourced from ADNOC's Ruwais LNG project

UAE: RAKBANK executes its first central bank digital currency cross-border transaction

The trade, facilitated through CBUAE’s mBridge platform, instantaneously transferred digital dirham against digital Chinese yuan

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in India: Discussing bonds of friendship and cooperative ties with President Murmu

Sheikh Khaled signed the guestbook at Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighting the historical UAE-India friendship

Dubai iPhone 16 prices, features and Apple Intelligence: All you need to know

Pre-orders for the four iPhone 16 models begin on September 13 in the UAE