Dubai

Energy, Oil & Gas

Mantle8 strengthens Mideast presence with Dubai headquarters

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Mantle8, a natural hydrogen exploration company, has appointed Jean-Valery Garcia as Regional Director for the Middle East and opened its regional headquarters in Dubai, UAE.

IT & Telecommunications

Group-IB brings key innovations to GISEC Global

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Group-IB, a leading creator of predictive cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, will highlight its “Predict, Don’t React” Innovation Hub at GISEC Global 2026, being held from September 16–18 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE Minister to open FHS World 2026 as hospitality investment agenda unveiled

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Al Marri will open Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026, joining more than 100 government representatives, investors and hospitality industry leaders at the event in Dubai from September 29 to October 1.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai completes realty projects worth $30.22bn in H1 2026

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Dubai completed 104 real estate projects worth AED111 billion ($30.22 billion) in the first half (H1) of 2026, adding 24,537 units to the market.

Motoring

New BMW 7 Series offers advanced technology and refined comfort

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

BMW Group Middle East has introduced the new BMW 7 Series bringing the brand’s flagship luxury sedan to the region with a clear focus on progressive design, advanced technology and refined comfort.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

MICHELIN Guide Dubai to unveil 2026 selection at October Ceremony

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

The MICHELIN Guide will host the fifth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai Restaurant Ceremony on October 6, 2026 at Atlantis The Royal, bringing together leading chefs, restaurateurs, industry figures and media to celebrate the emirate’s thriving culinary scene.

Finance & Capital Market

DIFC to convene global leaders at Dubai Future Finance Week

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has confirmed the programme for the inaugural edition of the Dubai Future Finance Week, a strategic platform being held from November 2 to 6, examining financial trends and economic opportunity within the global financial ecosystem.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai's Hatta crossing trade value triples to $10bn in H1

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Dubai's Hatta Customs Crossing recorded a 175% increase in the value of trade handled during the first half as shifting regional trade routes boosted overland traffic through the emirate. Trade value through the crossing tripled to AED37.1 billion ($10.1 billion) in the six months to June.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Kuwait travellers turn to shorter getaways in September: Wego

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Wego reported a 40% rise in short trips of four nights or fewer among Kuwait travellers for September, with Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi leading destinations. Bahrain saw the strongest search growth at 38%.

Miscellaneous

Dubai marks 20 years of progress under Sheikh Hamdan's chairmanship of Executive Council

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Dubai is marking two decades of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s leadership of The Executive Council, a period in which the emirate has recorded major milestones across its economy, infrastructure, public services and quality of life, building on the vision and leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.