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Dubai property prices may soften, but segment variation likely: expert

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Dubai’s residential market is unlikely to move uniformly in the months ahead, with price softening expected across the board but with significant variation by property type and community, says an expert.

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98% DISCLOSURE COMPLIANCE

ADX listed companies' profits grow 17% to $54.46bn in 2025

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Listed companies in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), one of the 20 largest stock exchanges by market capitalisation, extended their sustained growth as total net profit increased 17% year on year to over AED200 billion ($54.46 billion).

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TEHRAN SUGGESTS NEW ROUTE

Near-blockade of Strait of Hormuz by Iran continues despite Trump warning

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Iran continued its near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz despite US President Donald trump saying Tehran must allow oil to go through the waterway.

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17.9% GROWTH IN CREDIT

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.

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MULTIPLE ATTACKS ON ENERGY SITES

Attacks disrupt East-West pipeline, cut oil output, says Saudi Arabia

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Attacks on Saudi energy facilities have cut the kingdom's oil production capacity by around 600,000 barrels per ​day and throughput on its East-West Pipeline by about 700,000 bpd, Saudi Press Agency reported, citing an official source ‌at the Ministry of Energy.

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Minor Hotels plans to build major new global data and AI platform

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Minor Hotels has unveiled plans to build a new global data and AI platform from the ground up in partnership with Google Cloud, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte, marking a major acceleration of the group’s long-term digital transformation strategy.

Framework agreement for $340m Shaikh Jaber Highway Phase II work approved

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

The framework agreement for the financing of the second phase of the Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Highway Development Project, estimated at nearly BD129 million ($340 million), has been approved by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, said a report.

Mubadala assets under management up 17% to $385bn

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi–based sovereign investor, today reported strong financial performance in its 2025 annual results with its assets under management growing 17 percent to AED1.4 trillion ($385 billion), with annualised five- and ten-year returns exceeding 10 percent.

Aleph Hospitality targets 100 hotels by 2029, strengthens leadership

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Aleph Hospitality, a leading independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has set a new milestone for the group of operating 100 hotels by the end of 2029.

UAE to strengthen alternative trade corridors to protect supply chains

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

The United Arab Emirates is accelerating efforts to strengthen alternative trade corridors, improve customs systems and expand regional shipping connectivity as it works to protect supply chains and reinforce its position as a trusted global logistics hub amid continuing regional disruptions.

Oil prices rise again as Strait of Hormuz confusion weighs in

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Oil prices rose on Thursday after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was stopped following what it said was an Israeli ceasefire violation in Lebanon.

Ceasefire stays fragile as Iran blocks Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Confusion over the scope of the newly announced US-Iran ceasefire and Israel's military campaign in Lebanon continued to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with industry operators adopting a cautious wait-and-see approach.

Bahrain airport reopens, Gulf Air resumes flights to select destinations

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Bahrain's national airline Gulf Air has announced the resumption of limited flight operations to and from Bahrain International Airport, to major destinations including Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, London Heathrow, Nairobi, Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi. Also the flag-carrier will continue its operations from Dammam uninterrupted.

Jazeera cancels select Indian flights over operational issues

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced the cancellation of flights to nine Indian destinations until May 15 due to operational reasons. These include the southern cities of Coimbatore, Kannur, Kozhikode, Madurai and Mangaluru as well as Goa and Lucknow.

Dubai property prices may soften, but segment variation likely: expert

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Dubai’s residential market is unlikely to move uniformly in the months ahead, with price softening expected across the board but with significant variation by property type and community, says an expert.

Elsewedy Electric powers ahead with six HV substations in Saudi Arabia

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Elsewedy Electric Power Systems Projects said it is implementing a portfolio of six high voltage power substations across various the kingdom in collaboration with Saudi Electricity Company and National Grid Company. These projects have a voltage levels ranging between 110 and 115 kilovolts.

Dubai 'restricts foreign airlines to one daily flight', says report

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May ​31 due to the Iran crisis, a Reuters report said citing a Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) letter.

Elsewedy Electric powers ahead with six HV substations in Saudi Arabia

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Elsewedy Electric Power Systems Projects said it is implementing a portfolio of six high voltage power substations across various the kingdom in collaboration with Saudi Electricity Company and National Grid Company. These projects have a voltage levels ranging between 110 and 115 kilovolts.

Dubai property prices may soften, but segment variation likely: expert

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Dubai’s residential market is unlikely to move uniformly in the months ahead, with price softening expected across the board but with significant variation by property type and community, says an expert.

SLS The Red Sea brings international dining concepts to Saudi Arabia

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

SLS The Red Sea, a destination in its own right, presents a dynamic culinary line-up that brings together internationally acclaimed names making their Saudi debut alongside original concepts.

NYU Abu Dhabi researchers develop smart MRI molecules to detect cancer

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed smart molecules capable of both detecting and treating cancer, offering a safer and more precise approach to care. Farah Benyettou, lead researcher, and Thirumurugan Prakasam, a research scientist, were part of the team.

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy inks deal with Congolese mining firm

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, an integral part of AD Ports Group, has signed a research, development, and operational deployment agreement with Minexx, a technology-enabled mining and mineral processing company operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Choithrams teams up with Parkonic to provide streamlined parking for shoppers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Choithrams, a leading UAE-based retail and distribution company, has announced that it has joined hands with Parkonic, a digitally managed parking operating system, to introduce a streamlined, ticketless parking experience across selected store locations in the UAE.

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.

Meta unveils first AI model from superintelligence team

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Meta Platforms has launched its debut AI model Muse Spark, thus marking the first release from the company's Superintelligence group. Designed to boost Meta's products, Muse Spark is a compact yet powerful model capable of complex reasoning in various fields, including science and math.

Choithrams teams up with Parkonic to provide streamlined parking for shoppers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Choithrams, a leading UAE-based retail and distribution company, has announced that it has joined hands with Parkonic, a digitally managed parking operating system, to introduce a streamlined, ticketless parking experience across selected store locations in the UAE.

Black Gold Museum opens at KAPSARC, Riyadh

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

The Black Gold Museum at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Riyadh was inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape.

DP World Foundation delivers 17,800 food boxes in 8 countries

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

DP World Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DP World, has delivered 17,800 essential food supply boxes across eight international locations.

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