The UAE has emerged as one of the world's most competitive urban destinations, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai placed at the top of global benchmarks, says a report.
The inaugural Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026) has opened at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
The Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), has approved a new package of $938 million in development financing for six member countries.
LIVEX 2026, which opens in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, has announced more than 20 leading organisations as partners for the liveability and investment exhibition, bringing together key players at the forefront of shaping and delivering liveability across the emirate.
US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and resume nuclear negotiations, dealing a setback to diplomatic efforts to end the seven-month conflict and restore shipping through the vital waterway.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan are moving to deepen military coordination as Houthi attacks on the kingdom intensify, with the three countries preparing an urgent meeting of their chiefs of staff under a newly signed joint defence pact.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to send a message to Iran’s Gulf neighbours, saying Tehran’s security must be guaranteed if the wider region is to avoid being drawn into continuing instability.
US President Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran if Tehran fails to reach a deal with Washington, while at the same time signalling that a diplomatic settlement could be within reach after US and Iranian representatives held lengthy talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, died on Monday at the age of 76.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and logistics major DHL have signed an agreement to deepen their long-standing collaboration supporting SMEs, particularly women-led businesses, to trade across borders. It combines ITC’s expertise in market intelligence with DHL’s global logistics network and technical expertise.
