United Arab Emirates

UAE National Bonds sees 22 percent growth, portfolio hits $4.3 billion in 2024

Growth is attributed to the rising number of regular savers and the increasing adoption of digital solutions 

Abu Dhabi launches Value Housing Program to drive growth, versatility in real estate market

Program aims to improve the living standards for individuals and families alike in addition to strengthening social integration

Dubai AI Week 2025: Dubai AI Festival returns to discuss responsible AI deployment, transparency and the future of work

The Dubai AI Festival will bring together over 8,000 industry leaders, policymakers and innovators from more than 100 countries

Etihad Airways to add third daily flight to Moscow starting October 1

The new flight increases the service to Moscow to 21 flights per week

Eid al-Fitr holidays: UAE federal government announces official dates

If Ramadan 2025 lasts for 30 days, 30th of Ramadan will also be a public holiday, extending the Eid break

Dubai Chambers to host Dubai Business Forum – Germany to bolster investment in key sectors

Forum seeks to attract multinational companies and fast-growing startups from Germany to Dubai

Dubai Chamber of Commerce welcomes 29,000 companies in trading, services in 2024

23,204 new companies launched in real estate and services, marking 8.4 percent annual growth

Borouge proposes 2.5 percent share buyback, $1.3 billion dividend for 2024

Upon shareholder and regulatory approvals, the share buyback would be conducted through open market transactions

RTA’s nol system upgrade: 40 percent complete, enhancing Dubai’s transport future

The new system allows account creation, linking nol cards to wallets, and QR code ticket purchases

Dubai’s Most Noble Number charity auction raises over $22.76 million

Total bids for RTA plate numbers amounted to AED75.9 million

Emirates flights to Riyadh: Retrofitted Boeing 777 to begin daily services soon

The airline aims to enhance passenger experience with new Business Class seats and acclaimed Premium Economy

UAE gold prices flat, global rates climb on safe-haven demand near $3,000

U.S. consumer sentiment hits two-and-a-half-year low as inflation expectations rise amid tariff fears

Essential guide to UAE Eid holidays: Planning your time off in 2025

Eid Al Fitr is expected to take place either on Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the moon

Sharjah real estate transactions rise to $953 million in February 2025

7,768 real estate transactions were executed last month, with sales accounting for 1,348 transactions

Bank of Sharjah reports record profit before tax of $113.27 million for 2024

Bank of Sharjah's operating income nearly tripled from AED271 million in 2023 to AED727 million in 2024

Etihad Airways launches three weekly flights to Medan, Indonesia

Etihad will fly to and from Medan on one of its new A321LR aircraft three times a week

MBRSC’s Etihad-SAT set to launch tomorrow aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9

Etihad-SAT will be launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket at 10:39 AM UAE time

Dubai Investments’ net profit before tax up 21 percent at $354 million

Total income for 2024 reached AED4.66 billion, driven by strong performance across the real estate and the investment segment

Dubai Islamic Bank shareholders approve $885 million dividend for 2024

Bank reported a total income of AED23.3 billion, marking a 16 percent year-on-year growth

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise inks $1 billion agreements to acquire 17 aircraft

80 percent of the aircraft are manufactured by Airbus and 20 percent are manufactured by Boeing

ADIO partners with clean energy leader Ignite Energy Access for global expansion

Pan-African energy provider will introduce its advanced solar technologies and expertise to the UAE

RAK Properties revenues grow 40 percent to $381 million in 2024

Net profit grew by 39 percent to AED281 million, compared to AED202 million the previous year

UAE gold prices climb AED1, global rates surpass $3,000 for the first time

Bullion is on track for a second consecutive weekly increase, rising 2.5 percent so far this week

How to invest in an IPO in the UAE: A step-by-step guide for investors

IPOs allow investors to diversify their investments across various UAE sectors, including tech, healthcare, and energy