United Arab Emirates

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

ADGM FSRA implements amendments to
digital asset regulatory framework

This implementation follows extensive industry engagement and feedback on Consultation Paper No. 11 of 2024

Dubai Metro Blue Line’s benefits to surpass $15.4 billion by 2040

Project's benefits include substantial savings in time and fuel, reduced accident-related fatalities and lower carbon emissions

Abu Dhabi real estate: Branded residences quadruple as luxury sales hit $1.72 billion by April 2025

Secondary luxury market had a standout performance in 2025, with a 158 percent increase in transaction volume year-on-year

DEWA adds 800MW of clean energy production capacity to energy mix in 2025

Seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will make it one of the world’s largest solar-plus-storage projects

Dubai Police earns AAA+ top ranking, recognized as most reputable police force globally

The force features a brand value of AED57.9 billion, enhancing UAE's and Dubai's soft power significantly 

Dubai 24-carat gold price today declines amid ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations

High-level U.S.-China trade talks covering tariffs and rare earth restrictions are extending into a second day

UAE advances digital transformation with 344 percent surge in GenAI enrollments, leading AI maturity ranking

87 percent of UAE employers prioritize AI and tech literacy; 41 percent growth in professional certificates

Dubai Metro Blue Line: Sheikh Mohammed lays foundation stone, approves highest metro station in the world

The total anticipated benefits of the Dubai Metro Blue Line project will exceed AED56.5 billion by 2040

e& UAE sets new connectivity world record, achieves 600Mbps Uplink speed on 5G network

600Mbps uplink speed unlocks a transformative wave of connectivity, fuelling uplink-intensive applications for businesses and individuals

Sheikh Hamdan witnesses launch of National Service Athlete Program to support elite Emirati athletes

Program aims to support elite Emirati athletes enlisted in national service by integrating them into tailored sports programs

Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 propels sector’s expansion to over 350 companies

Since the program’s launch in November 2023, more than 60 new companies have established a presence in Dubai

Emirates NBD, Siemens launch agreement to accelerate funding for green infrastructure projects in UAE

A unique credit framework and financing tools will support green projects throughout their lifecycle 

Emirates Islamic Bank to delist from DFM following Emirates NBD acquisition

EIB will instruct the DFM to suspend trading of its shares with effect from Tuesday, June 10, 2025