United Arab Emirates

The rise of spacetech as a new economic frontier

Space technology (spacetech) is emerging as an indispensable element in strategic planning across industries

The Abu Dhabi advantage: Why key global players are setting up in the Falcon Economy

Global firms are increasingly choosing ADGM as the targeted international financial center to set up and operate from

Impact Nation: How the UAE is turning social innovation into an engine of growth

The UAE recognizes that in an era of geopolitical flux and rising citizen expectations, social impact is no longer a moral nice-to-have — it’s a competitive edge

World Health Expo Dubai: A testament to vision and evolution

Brand transformation reflects collaboration and innovation in healthcare

UAE and KSA cement position as global investment magnets in Kearney’s 2025 FDI Index

The 2025 index results indicate that despite challenges, international investors maintain faith in the Gulf’s economic potential

OMNIYAT’s blueprint for success in Dubai’s ultra-luxury property segment

OMNIYAT’s commitment to creating meaningful contributions to the urban landscape and lasting legacies for future generations ensures its position at the apex of the market

Dubai Municipality completes $52 million landscaping projects spanning 3 million sq m

Municipality planted more than 300,000 trees and seedlings, along with 222,500 square meters of ground covers and flowers

Dubai’s RTA enhances bus services with new stops, termination points

The addition of new bus stops in rapidly developing communities aims to ensure growing populations are well-served

Sharjah approves AED335 million in housing grants for 431 Emirati families

In H1 2025, the UAE Cabinet approved housing decisions for 1,838 citizens, with a total value of AED1.2 billion under the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program

RAKEZ posts 43 percent surge in new company registrations in H1 2025

The majority of new companies at RAKEZ operated in key sectors, including management, information and marketing consultancies

Arab Media Summit 2026 to take place from March 31-April 2: Dubai Press Club

The 2025 edition attracted over 8,000 participants from 26 countries and featured 175 sessions

UAE’s SCA reveals 55 percent surge in new licenses, 230 percent growth in total assets

New committee aims to harmonize regulatory frameworks and enhance financial ecosystem resilience.

UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism strengthens IP cooperation with Spain and Morocco

The agreements are designed to support the development of the UAE’s IP framework in alignment with international best practices

UAE: Emirates Road’s $204 million revamp to reduce travel time by up to 45 percent

Expansion will increase the road’s capacity to approximately 9,000 vehicles per hour, representing a 65 percent increase

Etihad Airways carries 10.2 million passengers in H1 2025, up 17 percent

The airline carried 1.8 million passengers last month, marking a 16 percent annual increase

Dubai real estate: Growing villa demand pushes residential sales to new heights in H1 2025

Villa sales climbed from AED71.6 billion in value to AED118.5 billion over the first six months last year

Dubai: Major $172.3 million upgrade to Al Mustaqbal Street raises capacity to 8,800 vehicles, cuts travel time to 6 minutes

Construction includes three tunnels and bridges, improving capacity and reducing travel times for commuters 

ADIO and EFOA join forces to attract global family offices to Abu Dhabi

At the core of the agreement is a shared commitment to minimize barriers for incoming investors

Dubai climbs to 7th most expensive city for HNWIs globally: Report

This year, Singapore retained its position as the most expensive city for HNWIs globally, followed by London and Hong Kong

Dubai issues new law regulating contracting activities to enhance oversight, compliance, and transparency

Contractors must comply with new rules or face penalties ranging from AED1,000 to AED100,000

DP World signs 30-year $800 million agreement to revitalize Syria’s Port of Tartus and trade infrastructure

Tartus is Syria’s second-largest port, vital for trade routes across Europe and the Levant

Dubai 24-carat gold price today hits three-week peak at AED404.50 as market reacts to trade fears

Gold prices soared as U.S. trade tensions prompted safe-haven demand among investors

UAE, Chad discuss strategies for enhancing collaboration in the financial sector

The meeting included several senior Chadian officials, highlighting strong diplomatic ties between the nations

Masdar City pilots level 4 self-driving vehicles as UAE pushes smart mobility vision

The milestone forms a key part of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) strategy and is overseen by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC)