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How UAE became the capital of Indian billionaires in the Middle East
Discover how the UAE became the Middle East hub for Indian billionaires, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering a flexible investment climate, strategic location, and global expansion opportunities across …
Trump vindicated as OPEC faces collapse following UAE departure
The UAE’s departure from OPEC could trigger a domino effect, experts say, potentially leading to lower gasoline prices within the next year or so.
‘Cepa 2.0 moment’: Indian business community in UAE welcomes Modi’s visit
Modi arrived in the UAE earlier on Friday and was welcomed with a guard of honour and a warm hug from the UAE President …
Sharjah see off Khorfakkan, Al Nasr hold Ajman
Sharjah secured an entertaining 3-1 victory over Khorfakkan in the Adnoc Pro League as the hosts combined clinical finishing with a strong attacking display …
Explainer: Why India’s gold duty hike could boost UAE jewellery sales
The tariff increase also follows PM Narendra Modi’s unusual public appeal urging Indians to defer discretionary gold purchases for at least a year …
Abu Dhabi signs new infrastructure and digital governance agreements at ADIS 2026
Abu Dhabi signed new infrastructure and digital governance agreements at ADIS 2026 to accelerate project approvals and services …
Over 160,000 Golden Visas issued to families in Dubai, authority says
The figures that cover permits issued from 2021 through the first quarter of 2026, show sustained growth in Golden Visa family residency permits …
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake 16% to $566 Million in Q1 2026
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company has raised its position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), reporting ownership of 14,721,917 shares valued at $565,616,051 as of …
Yas Island selected for $1.7bn Sphere Abu Dhabi venue
Set for completion in 2029, the venue will feature immersive technology and host large-scale entertainment events.
Yas Island selected for $1.7bn Sphere Abu Dhabi venue
Set for completion in 2029, the venue will feature immersive technology and host large-scale entertainment events.
Hi-tech concrete products, Abu Dhabi International Pre-Cast Plant sign agreement to operate, develop precast facilities in Al Ain
Hi-Tech Concrete Products, a subsidiary of Trojan Construction Holding, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi International Pre-Cast Plant (ADIP) to manage and operate a group of precast production …
Hi-tech concrete products, Abu Dhabi International Pre-Cast Plant sign agreement to operate, develop precast facilities in Al Ain
Hi-Tech Concrete Products, a subsidiary of Trojan Construction Holding, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi International Pre-Cast Plant (ADIP) to manage and operate a group of precast production …
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi launches ‘Music in the City’
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced the launch of ‘Music in the City’, a new year-round programme that brings live music into …
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade records 9% growth in 2024
Non-oil exports soared 16 per cent in 2024, reaching Dh107.8 billion This growth is attributed to Abu Dhabi’s simplified procedures and seamless integration of government services. Virendra …
UAE to complete second oil pipeline bypassing strait of Hormuz by 2027
State oil company fast-tracks previously undisclosed project, which is expected to double export capacity …
MENA Blockchain Week transforms Dubai into a city-wide blockchain venue
DUBAI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — MENA Blockchain Week (MENABCW), the region’s first decentralised, citywide Blockchain initiative, has officially launched, running from 18th to 24th May in Dubai.