Uae

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EGA says Al Taweelah site sustained significant damage

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

The UAE's Emirates Global Aluminium has said the company’s Al Taweelah site sustained significant damage during the Iranian missile and drone attacks at Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi.

Construction & Real Estate

Four global firms in race for 3GW Al Nouf 1 CCGT plant

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has announced that it has received four competitive proposals for the development of Al Nouf 1 Independent Power Producer (IPP) project. The country's largest single-site carbon-capture-ready CCGT plant, it will generate up to 3.3GW power once operational.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

ICP facilitates 30,913 travellers amid UAE flight suspensions

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has affirmed the readiness of its teams and systems to address crises and emergencies in light of the current developments that have led to the temporary suspension of flights as a precautionary measure.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Little relief for stranded passengers as Gulf airspace closures continue

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

There was little relief for thousands of stranded passengers across the Gulf on Tuesday as sweeping airspace closures and mass flight cancellations continued to paralyse one of the world’s busiest aviation corridors.

Finance & Capital Market

Abu Dhabi, Dubai bourses set to resume operations

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

The UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) has announced that trading and settlement activities on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) will resume from March 4. Nasdaq Dubai, the international financial exchange based in DIFC, too will launch its operations.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Ukraine seals defence co-operation agreements with UAE, Qatar

Sun, 29 Mar 2026

Ukraine has agreed to co-operate on defence with the UAE and Qatar as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy travelled to both countries amid escalating tensions in the region. Zelenskiy is looking at signing 10-year partnership agreements with both the Gulf countries.

Construction & Real Estate

Arada starts handover of five new residential blocks in Sharjah mega project

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

UAE developer Arada said it has completed the construction and begun handover of five new residential blocks in Naseej District within its AED35 billion ($9.5 billion) Aljada megacommunity in Sharjah. It comprises 482 apartments with a mix of one- to three-bedroom units along with smart home features.

Construction & Real Estate

UAE advances global water security through innovation, sustainability

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

The UAE is marking this year's World Water Day reaffirming its commitment to advancing global water security and sustainable water resources solutions. It's water strategy is underpinned by major financial pledges, including its $150 million COP28 pledge and the $60 million 'Clean Rivers' programme.

Miscellaneous

UAE intercepts 165 ballistic missiles, 541 drones; Bahrain 61 missiles, 34 drones

Mon, 02 Mar 2026

UAE's Ministry of Defence announced last night that the UAE air force and air defence forces have so far dealt with 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 541 Iranian drones since the start of the Iranian attack.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE 's Emerging Travel Group nets record revenue for FY 2025

Mon, 02 Mar 2026

UAE-based Emerging Travel Group (ETG) has registered solid results for FY 2025 with its gross transaction value hitting $4.8 billion, up 30% over the previous year. The main driver of this growth was the company's flagship B2B platform, RateHawk, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.