Uae

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai, Abu Dhabi see robust demand for ultra-luxury homes

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

The prime UAE real estate markets of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have reported strong demand for ultra-luxury residential properties, thus reflecting growing investor confidence and an increasingly selective market where capital is concentrating in key locations and credible developments, said an industry expert.

Construction & Real Estate

Ajman's Q1 real estate valuation surges 63pc to $795m

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

The northern emirate of Ajman has recorded a notable increase in the number of real estate valuation transactions during the first quarter of this year, with growth reaching 63%, totalling AED2.92 billion ($795 million) across 961 transactions, said a report, citing a senior government official.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

UAE’s upcoming eInvoicing regulation is a structural shift

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

With all that is going on in the region, July might feel like a lifetime away. And so, when it comes to the UAE’s eInvoicing mandate, many organisations will be tempted to wait, perhaps even hope for a soft landing or informal grace period, as has been seen with previous regulatory changes.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flyadeal to launch flights from Jeddah to Dubai

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, is launching scheduled flights between Jeddah and Dubai, and reinstating services between the Saudi capital and Dubai, effective 15 April 2026.

Construction & Real Estate

UAE launches innovative microgrid project for government buildings

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

The UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has announced the launch of an innovative strategic project to implement microgrid systems, marking a significant step forward in reinforcing the country’s approach to building a smart, resilient, and adaptive energy ecosystem.

Energy, Oil & Gas

UAE advances energy resilience with new microgrid initiative

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has announced the launch of a strategic project to implement microgrid systems, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the UAE’s approach to building a smart, resilient, and adaptive energy ecosystem.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE banking sector assets value tops $1.47 trillion in 2025

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

The UAE's banking sector achieved regional leadership with assets valued at AED5.4 trillion ($1.47 trillion) in 2025, supported by a 17.9% growth in the credit portfolio and a 16.2% increase in deposits, said the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates' 2025 annual report.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE wins right to host 2029 meetings of World Bank Group and IMF

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

The UAE has won the hosting rights for the 2029 meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in the capital, Abu Dhabi, said HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, in his X post.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE will ride of out crisis faster than expected says Indian diplomat

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

The UAE has the ability to defy uncertainty by strengthening its bond with the international community, make them part of its development and it will ride out the current situation faster than expected, said Satish Kumar Sivan, Indian Consul General, Dubai and Northern Emirates.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Adnoc Distribution confirms $350m H2 2025 dividend

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Adnoc Distribution announced shareholders approved all AGM agenda items, including a $350 million (AED 1.28 billion) final cash dividend for H2 2025, equal to 10.285 fils per share, payable in April 2026.