United Arab Emirates

UAE airlines suspend flights to several Middle East destinations amid rising tensions

Emirates announced the cancellation of several flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran from June 13-15

Abu Dhabi hosts landmark electric aircraft test flight with EHang, Multi Level Group

The autonomous mission validated critical technologies, including hot-weather performance in Abu Dhabi’s climate

UAE private sector companies must meet semi-annual Emiratization targets by end of June, says MoHRE

By the end of May, over 141,000 Emiratis were employed across 28,000 private sector companies

Dubai gold prices rise AED3.75, global rates hit near 2-month high on Middle East tensions

Further upside in gold prices is expected if tensions escalate further

UAE President, Pakistan’s PM discuss bilateral economic, investment cooperation

Both leaders emphasized the importance of supporting international initiatives for regional and global stability

RTA launches AI-powered rail infrastructure inspection to optimize Dubai Metro operations

ARIIS autonomously inspects rail tracks using advanced technology, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.

Dubai Customs launches new Masar33 program to empower Emiratis in logistics

Program spans 32 days, comprising 27 days of classroom training and 5 days of hands-on practical training

Abu Dhabi hotel revenues surpass $166 million in March 2025

Abu Dhabi welcomed around 417,000 hotel guests, highlighting the city's growing appeal as a global tourist destination

Nasdaq Dubai celebrates ICBC’s $1.72 billion multi-currency green bond listings

The listings include $1 billion Floating Rate Notes and $300 million 4.125 percent Notes due 2028

Etihad Airways passenger traffic grows 19 percent to 1.7 million in May 2025

In the first five months of 2025, 8.4 million travelers have flown with the airline

Dubai’s Emaar Properties receives upgraded credit ratings from S&P, Moody’s

S&P upgraded Emaar's long-term rating to BBB+ and Moody’s to Baa1, both with stable outlooks

Dubai retains position as international destination from India, Mumbai-Dubai route remains the busiest: OAG

International air capacity from India reached 17.1 million seats in June, reflecting a 7 percent increase 

Sheikh Hamdan explores future of space sector with leading UAE-based startups

Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the space sector as a vital driver of the future and sustainable economic growth

Dubai gold prices surge AED3.75 as global rates climb on rising Mideast tensions, weaker dollar

Trump announced on Wednesday that U.S. personnel were being moved out of the Middle East due to heightened security risks

Dubai’s second tokenized property sells out in record-breaking one minute and 58 seconds

Second project attracted 149 investors from 35 nationalities, pushing the waiting list to over 10,700 investors

Shaikha Al Nowais outlines strategic vision for the future of tourism at Investopia Global – Mediterranean

Al Nowais underlined the importance of strengthening regional and international collaboration in the next phase

Abu Dhabi introduces new real estate regulations to empower developers, protect investors

Developers can now terminate off-plan agreements more flexibly, reducing disputes and investment risks 

Abu Dhabi’s FAB, EDGE Group partner to enhance financial agility and supplier ecosystem

EDGE’s deployment of FAB’s TMS delivers real-time cash visibility and advanced forecasting capabilities 

Dubai welcomes 7.15 million tourists in first four months of 2025, up 7 percent 

Hotel sector offered 153,534 rooms at the end of April, with all key performance indicators demonstrating strong annual growth

Dubai records $962 million real estate transactions in one day: Top investor hotspots for H2 2025 revealed

Supported by financing stability and population growth, the market outlook remains steady across key segments

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