Dubai is seeking to draw more Emiratis into its property sector by offering a dedicated diploma designed to channel nationals into a range of real estate professions. The programme was unveiled on …
DEWA enhances its capabilities in operating and monitoring water networks by adopting advanced smart technologies
This initiative is part of DEWA’s ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability and efficiency of critical water infrastructure …
UAE consolidates its position among the world’s top ten countries in the 2026 Global Soft Power Index
UAE: The United Arab Emirates has consolidated its position among the world’s top ten countries in the 2026 Global Soft Power Index issued by Brand Finance, marking the fourth consecutive year in …
UAE defence firms unveil autonomous land, air and swarm systems at UMEX 2026
UMEX 2026 showcases UAE autonomous vehicles, drone swarms and defence systems as contracts, exports and AI take centre stage …
UAE ranks among world’s top ten in 2026 Global Soft Power Index for fourth consecutive year
UAE secures a top ten position in the 2026 Global Soft Power Index by Brand Finance, marking its fourth straight year in global elite …
UAE to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
The oil-rich state on the Arabian Peninsula became the latest country to join the board, which Trump announced last week would oversee transitional governance of Gaza as part of a 20-point peace plan …
UAE ranks 10th globally in soft power index, second in giving
The UAE has been ranked 10th globally in the overall standings of the world’s most important soft power report covering 193 countries, with results announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, …
Fintech House and how the Portuguese financial ecosystem entered a new phase
There are times when the growth of an ecosystem is no longer just quantitative and becomes qualitative. In the fintech sector in Portugal, we are clearly going through that turning point.
Alona Shevtsova Announced as Speaker at FiNext Conference Dubai 2026
London, United Kingdom– (Newsfile Corp. – January 19, 2026) – FiNext Conference has officially announced Alona Shevtsova as one of the featured speakers at FiNext Conference Dubai 2026, one of the …
Dubai developer Nakheel plans sukuk sale, mall financing – sources
DUBAI, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Nakheel, the developer of the palm shaped islands off Dubai, is working with a group of banks to raise a loan for a new mall and, separately, it is planning to issue U.S.
Abu Dhabi just added a new sovereign wealth fund. Here’s why it matters
Abu Dhabi controls more than $1.7 trillion in sovereign wealth assets across ADIA, ADQ and Mubadala. Now, a fourth fund called L’imad is entering the mix. Mubadala’s Deputy CEO tells CNBC in Davos how …
Dubai launches Zhongtong electric buses: Sustainable UAE transport that runs 280km on one charge
Dubai has launched Zhongtong electric buses, capable of 280km on a single charge, marking a significant step in its 2050 zero-emission transport strategy. This initiative, part of a larger 735-bus …
Abu Dhabi real estate boom looms in 2026 as off-plan sales set to exceed $32.7bn
The Abu Dhabi residential property market is poised for a strong year, with total off-plan sales expected to reach over AED120 billion ($32.7 billion) in 2026, as buyer confidence returns and off-plan …
UAE property demand holds firm as seven in ten plan to buy in next six months
Seven in ten residents plan to buy property in the UAE within six months, according to Property Finder, signalling confidence in 2026 …
Over 50% of gulf financial institutions report missed business opportunities due to use of legacy technology
Fragmented legacy technology is leading to missed opportunities for majority financial institutions …
Dubai’s district cooling boom drives Empower to record-breaking growth
Company’s connected capacity has risen 315-fold over two decades, supporting Dubai’s rapid urban development and sustainability drive …
ADIB leads UAE Islamic banking push into open finance era
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank becomes first Islamic lender to roll out Open Finance under the Central Bank’s AlTareq initiative …