The number of business licences issued and renewed in the northern emirate of Sharjah rose 2% year-on-year to 38,169 during the first half of 2026. Commercial licences accounted for the lion’s share of the new registrations hitting 2,514, followed by 1,407 professional licences and 276 industrial licences.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $125 million in funding for 63 tribe-led projects across 16 states, including Alaska, to reduce electricity costs, expand energy access and support economic development in tribal communities.
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the World Bank Group have signed an MoU to advance sustainable economic development, strengthen resilience and improve livelihoods in developing countries.
