Middle East

ADGM Registration Authority joins IFIAR Enforcement Working Group as first Middle East member

As a member of IFIAR EWG, the RA joins leading audit regulators from around the world

ADFD and TRENDS join forces to advance strategic research and data-driven policymaking in UAE

The two organizations seek to support data-driven policymaking and advance the UAE’s long-term development agenda

Google launches region’s second AI First Accelerator for Startups to bolster AI innovation

Program provides eligible startups with Google Cloud credits to accelerate the development and deployment of their AI solutions

flydubai to resume flights to Damascus after 12-year pause

Flights to Damascus International Airport (DAM) will operate daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB)

Make it in the Emirates 2025 Day 3: UAE unveils AI marketplace and industrial innovations

Day 3 featured groundbreaking announcements, strategic partnerships, and innovation-focused initiatives that underscored the nation’s commitment to shaping the future of global industry

Oil prices rise to $64.92 on supply disruption fears despite U.S. crude inventories uptick

Crude inventories rose by 1.3 million barrels to 443.2 million barrels in the week ended May 16, the EIA said

UAE’s e-commerce market to exceed $13.8 billion by 2029: Report

Digital wallets have surged from 41 percent in 2020 to 53 percent in 2024 in the UAE

EFG Holding’s Q1 2025 performance highlights operational resilience with $112.3 million in revenues

Tanmeyah’s portfolio grew by 36 percent, contributing to EFG Finance's strong performance

e&: Financial discipline key to group’s continuing success

e&’s 5-year record-breaking financial results are a powerful testament to the bold vision and dynamic strategy driving the group's performance

Crude oil prices hit $66.4 amid fears of potential supply chain disruptions

Investors await upcoming U.S. oil stock data from the EIA later on Wednesday

Abu Dhabi’s FAB first in MENA to adopt Oracle-Mastercard B2B virtual card solution

Partnership improves efficiency, security, financial transparency, and supplier relationships for clients 

Abu Dhabi’s Lunate, Brookfield launch $1 billion JV to invest in region’s residential real estate 

Lunate will commit a significant cornerstone investment to the joint venture to help drive its commercialization and fundraising efforts