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UAE–UK economic partnership deepens as investor confidence holds amid regional disruption
Bilateral trade between the UK and the UAE exceeds £25 billion annually, with more than 14,000 UK exporters in the UAE market …
Dubai strengthens its lead as a global magnet for wealth and real estate investment
Dubai cements its status as a global hub for wealth and luxury real estate as Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026 highlights rapid UHNW growth, surging prime property prices, and record $10M deals acros …
Warsaw Book Fair to show Sharjah’s rich culture
Sharjah will present an extensive cultural programme at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026, featuring 34 cultural activities and bringing together …
Abu Dhabi Investment Office to co-host 5th, largest edition of Make It in the Emirates
ABU DHABI, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — Make it in the Emirates 2026, the UAE’s national platform for industrial growth and transformation, has announced Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) as the co-host …
Pakistan repays $3.45 billion loan to UAE
The announcement came days after Pakistan received a $3 billion financial aid from Saudi Arabia.
ABHI, UAE’s Federal Exchange team up to boost cross-border payments
Pakistan-origin fintech ABHI has partnered with UAE-based Federal Exchange to enhance financial inclusion and improve cross-border payment services, the company said in a statement on Thursday. The …
Sharjah Ruler issues decree establishing Wadi Al Qarha Reserve
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree on the establishment of “Wadi Al Qarha” Nature Reserve in the Emirate of …
Porsche agrees sale of Bugatti Rimac stake to Abu Dhabi-led consortium in $1.2bn deal
Porsche has agreed to sell its equity stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group to a Abu Dhabi consortium led by HOF Capital. It marks a major ownership shift for the ultra-luxury hypercar maker and …
Pakistan repays $3.45 billion loan to UAE after receiving aid from Saudi
The UAE had asked for the immediate return of the funds in the wake of the recent situation in West Asia following the US-Israel war on Iran …
Pakistan clears $3.45b loan to UAE after final $1b payment: SBP
State Bank of Pakistan repaid deposit of US$ 1 billion to Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) UAE on 23April2026. Deposits of $2.45 billion were repaid last week. This completes the repayment of …
Dubai authority partners with Volt for AI-ready data centre
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) is partnering with Dutch AI data centre developer Volt to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centre in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The data …
Abu Dhabi court rejects bank’s nearly Dh950,000 loan case over regulatory breach
The court found that the bank had not secured any valid guarantees from either the borrower or the guarantor at the time the credit facility was granted …
UAE’s Al Ramz rolls out two open-ended GCC investment funds via IPO
Abu Dhabi based Al Ramz Corporation has launched the initial public offering (IPO) of two new open ended GCC investment funds the Horizons GCC Sukuks Fund and the Fortitude GCC Equity Fund. The two …
UAE’s rebound offers a blueprint for GCC markets as investors look for long-term opportunity
The rebound in UAE markets following the region’s recent downturn is reinforcing a broader view among strategists that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) assets remain underpinned by strong fundamentals.
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed honours winners of Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed honours 37 entities and 103 initiatives at the Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance, recognising innovation, collaboration and public-sector exc …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and DIB organise open dialogue on the banks’ role in enabling business resilience
Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised an interactive dialogue in collab …