The UAE federal pension system recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, with total payouts reaching AED2.6bn ($708m) as participation in the scheme continued to expand. Figures released by …
UAE boosts global financial clout with IMF–World Bank 2029 summit win
Meetings provided an important platform to deepen partnerships with international financial institutions and expand cooperation with both advanced and emerging economies …
Nakheel awards $143m Dubai Islands contract, 49,000-home megaproject expands
Nakheel has awarded a major contract for infrastructure development at Dubai Islands to Al Nasr Contracting Company …
Aldar to build 9,000 affordable rental units in Abu Dhabi
This initiative, confirmed on April 20, 2026, aims to meet the surging demand from mid-income professionals and young families in the UAE capital, …
UAE real estate sector posts record $68.7bn transactions in Q1
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman report strong real estate performance in UAE in the first three months of 2026, official data shows …
Dubai SME relief package: Here’s how one business owner cut her licence fees by half
Like every year, Dubai realtor Saba Patel was getting ready to pay the fee for her company’s trade licence renewal. In 2026, it added up to Dh32,000. But just a …
Sharjah Ruler witnesses wheat harvest, launches ‘QAND’ brand
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday morning attended the harvest ceremony of …
Abu Dhabi considers merging China investments into joint venture– report
Abu Dhabi is considering combining China-related holdings from L’imad Holding and Mubadala Investment into a jointly owned investment vehicle, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. The plan is intended …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Mashreq hold open dialogue with private sector
The event forms part of a series of interactive dialogues organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with leading financial institutions …
Atlantis Dubai temporarily pauses seven high-profile dining venues
As of April 20, 2026, high-profile venues including Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Hakkasan, Ossiano, Ling Ling, La Mar by Gastón Acurio, and …
Dubai: These hotels are closing for upgrades this summer
A wave of refurbishments is underway across the city, with several high-end properties set to reopen with a refreshed look …
Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital is reportedly eyeing a US$3 billion aerospace and defense fund
BlueFive Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based private equity firm, is preparing to launch a fund focused on aerospace and defense investments with a target size of US$3 billion.According to a report by …
Leaders of Dubai-Based Unicorns Hail City as Global Innovation Hub Shaping Future Technology and Driving the Digital Economy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leaders of Dubai-based unicorn companies have reaffirmed the emirate’s status as a global hub for digital innovation and technology-led …
UAE business leaders signal next phase of growth despite disruption, new Publicis Groupe Middle East report finds
UAE business leaders signal next phase of growth despite disruption, new Publicis Groupe Middle East report finds …
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Bleisure’ travel trend reshapes UAE hospitality sector as last-minute bookings surge
Hotels are reporting shorter booking windows, more last-minute reservations and a stronger focus on flexibility as travellers respond to regional developments and changing work pa …
Palm Jebel Ali plot sells for Dhs323 million as Dubai realty market gains
Dubai’s real estate market opened the week on a strong note, highlighted by a high-value land transaction on the iconic Palm Jebel Ali, where a prime …
UAE professor says it’s ‘time to think about closing the American bases’ after Trump’s Iran war: ‘They are a burden’
United Arab Emirates (UAE) University professor Abdulkhaleq Abdulla declared that it was “time to think about closing the American bases” in the country. The post UAE Professor Says It’s ‘Time to …