Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) reported a 10.8% year-on-year increase in net profit to AED2.4 billion ($653.51 million) for the first nine months of 2026, supported by sustained demand for connectivity and digital services.
The UAE’s renewable energy capacity surged more than 63-fold, from 129 megawatts in 2015 to over 8.2 gigawatts in 2025, with clean energy accounting for 32.4% of electricity generation, said Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.
Energy sector resilience has exceeded expectations, with 64% of energy insiders see greater resilience despite disruption, while 85% consider the energy sector a more attractive investment than five years ago. The Middle East is also emerging as a key growth market, according to Adipec ’s Global Energy Report 2026: Power Shift.
UAE Ministers, officials, and leaders in the local energy sector emphasised that World Energy Day represents a call for collective action and cooperation among various countries around the world and provides an opportunity to celebrate the country's achievements in this field.
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has announced the Cabinet’s decision on the fees for trademark services provided by the Ministry during a media briefing at its Dubai headquarters.
Sharif Al Olama, UAE's Undersecretary for Energy, held bilateral meetings during the G20 Energy Meetings in South Africa with countries like Singapore and Germany. Discussions focused on energy transition, clean hydrogen, and potential cooperation in nuclear energy and LNG, including Singapore's possible membership in the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance.
Air India and Standard Chartered have announced a partnership combining international banking services with Air India’s Maharaja Club loyalty programme to serve Global Indians in Singapore and the UAE.
The UAE will take centre stage in international motorsport between November 5 and December 6, hosting three major events across Dubai and Abu Dhabi as six international championships reach their season finales.
Leading UAE bank Emirates NBD has reported a 4% jump in its profit before tax for the first nine months which hit AED24.3 billion ($6.6 billion), while its income soared to hit a record AED42.2 billion ($11.4 billion), up 15% year-on-year despite higher impairment and hyperinflation charges.
The UAE plans to develop a unified national health emergency command and control system over the next two years, building on Abu Dhabi's integrated model, said Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention.
