Uae

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Skyscanner lists Varna, Bilbao as top 2026 picks for UAE travellers

Tue, 21 Oct 2025

Skyscanner has revealed travellers in the UAE are opting for lesser-known destinations for next year’s holidays, with Bulgaria’s Varna and Spain’s Bilbao among the top choices.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Authenticity overtakes price as trust reshapes UAE wellness market

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Authenticity is emerging as a stronger purchasing consideration than price among wellness-focused consumers, as brands face growing pressure to prove their claims and deliver meaningful experiences, according to new research by Strategy& Middle East.

Finance & Capital Market

GCC leads emerging-market ESG dollar issuance: Fitch

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

The GCC remained the largest contributor to emerging-market (EM) US dollar ESG debt issuance in 9M26, accounting for about 39% of the total excluding China, Fitch Ratings says.

IT & Telecommunications

UAE cyber defence advances, but gaps remain: Cisco

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

UAE organisations are adopting AI-powered security at pace and seeing clear improvements in how quickly they detect and respond to threats, according to new research from Cisco.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

More hotel investments expected as UAE's hospitality sector grows

Mon, 20 Oct 2025

Knight Frank forecasts a vibrant UAE hotel market, driven by diverse regional and international investors. The sector saw strong growth, with RevPAR and ADR rising 11.9% year-on-year. Abu Dhabi led with 24% RevPAR growth. Hotel rooms are projected to reach 235,674 by 2030.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Amadeus, SATA partners to enhance travel offerings in UAE

Mon, 20 Oct 2025

Amadeus, a leader in travel technology, has announced a new collaboration with Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA) to deliver solutions that enhance customer experiences and support SATA’s growth strategy.

Miscellaneous

UAE orders investigation into flydubai Dubai-Tel Aviv flight incident

Fri, 02 Oct 2026

The UAE has ordered the formation of a team comprising specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances and causes of the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv.

Finance & Capital Market

Citi expands digital asset services into UAE and Japan

Fri, 02 Oct 2026

Citi has announced the expansion of its token services into UAE and Japan, advancing the global bank's strategy to build a more connected, always-on financial ecosystem for corporate and financial institutional clients. This is the latest milestone in Citi Services’ broader digital assets strategy.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Enoc nets over $130m in savings, cuts energy intensity by 21.7pc

Mon, 19 Oct 2026

UAE oil major Enoc Group has recorded over AED478 million ($130 million) in cumulative savings through energy and resource management (E&RM) initiatives since 2014, alongside a 21.7% improvement in energy efficiency and a 11.5% cut in greenhouse gas emissions intensity, said a top official.

Construction & Real Estate

British group VerbaFlo to bring AI-powered leasing to UAE property operators

Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Dubai-based Seed Group has entered into a strategic partnership with London-based VerbaFlo to introduce its AI-powered leasing and resident communications to property operators in the UAE. VerbaFlo already works with established British operators, including Homes for Students, Moda Living, Fusion Students and Downing.