United Arab Emirates

Sharjah Ruler establishes communication technologies free zone in Kalba

Free zone to establish Sharjah as an attractive hub for investments, partnerships and skilled professionals in communication technologies

Emirates introduces refurbished Boeing 777 to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda, Brussels

In total, 81 Boeing 777 aircraft will get an upgrade as part of Emirates' investment in its retrofit program

e& UAE, Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development partner to accelerate local startup growth

Khalifa Fund members will gain access to special offers and tailored telecommunications and digital solutions from e& UAE through a dedicated online portal

Dubai launches new mixed-use development project ‘DIFC Square’

The project will expand DIFC's real estate with offices and retail, meeting the demand for prime office space in Dubai's financial district

Al Maktoum airport to boost UAE’s passenger traffic, economic development

Knight Frank emphasizes the significant impact the airport's expansion will have on the real estate market

Experts forecast robust growth for the UAE economy in 2024 amid global challenges

In 2023, the UAE's GDP reached AED1.68 trillion, growing by 3.6 percent

UAE gold prices decline, global rates down amid Fed rate cut speculations

U.S. personal consumption expenditures index rose by 2.6 percent in May after a 2.7 percent rise in April

Dubai approves $6.8 billion FDI program to attract $176.96 billion in investments by 2033

New initiatives launched to make Dubai one of the world's top three urban economies by 2033.

Emiratization in UAE: MoHRE to begin compliance verification starting July 1

MoHRE aims to raise the number of UAE citizens in skilled jobs by 1 percent at companies with over 50 employees

Al Zeyoudi strengthens UAE-U.S. ties in technology, innovation with Silicon Valley visit

Meeting identifies potential partnerships in high-priority fields such as AI, machine learning and climate technology

Fitch affirms UAE’s rating at ‘AA-‘; outlook stable

The agency expects non-oil growth of 4.3 percent in 2024

Sharjah Islamic Bank’s sukuk offering oversubscribed 3 times, raising $1.5 billion

The oversubscription highlighted the bank's financial strength and prudent management

UAE gold prices rise, global rates set for third quarterly gain ahead of U.S. inflation data

Investors today await the U.S. personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed's preferred inflation measure

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Colombian Business Council

The chamber is working to increase the number of country-specific business councils to help promote Dubai's foreign trade

Dubai’s mortgage market at 14-month high: Top areas seeing highest activity

Data indicates a growing trend of buyers, often younger individuals, seeking properties in popular lifestyle and social hubs

Fitch affirms Abu Dhabi’s ‘AA’ rating with stable outlook

Abu Dhabi's non-oil activity will remain dynamic, growing 5 percent this year after a 9.1 percent expansion in 2023

Abu Dhabi, Fujairah tourism departments ink agreement to boost knowledge exchange, tourism

Collaboration underscores commitment to promoting the cultural heritage of Abu Dhabi and Fujairah by exchanging artefacts and artworks

UAE gold prices decline, global rates fall after hitting two-week low ahead of U.S. inflation data

Gold prices remain impacted by the Fed's policy decisions and rising geopolitical tensions

11 reasons UAE is the ideal hub to start a business

Unmatched advantages and incentives for business owners make UAE the perfect launch pad

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways launches 4 new weekly flights to Denpasar, Bali

Airline will operate flights on the state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Dubai Business Forum–China to promote investments, bilateral relations

Forum to support both China's 'Made in China 2025' roadmap and the Dubai Economic Agenda

Dubai Airports leverages AI to streamline inventory management, enhance airport operations

The MRP tool boosted forecast accuracy 30 percent, enabling precise inventory planning and cutting excess stock 12 percent

UAE’s e& enterprise acquires Türkiye-based managed cloud provider GlassHouse

With this acquisition, e& enterprise aims to strengthen its capabilities, add vertical expertise, and expand into high-growth markets

UAE’s Etihad Cargo deepens collaboration with China’s SF Airlines, adds Abu Dhabi-Shenzhen freighter service

The two companies also agreed to increase the frequency of flights between their major hubs - Abu Dhabi and Ezhou