Sharjah of Economic Development Department (SEDD), along with its subsidiary Sharjah Foundation for Supporting Entrepreneurship (RUWAD), is participating in the new edition of “Make it in the Emirates …
Expo Centre Sharjah to host Eid Al Adha exhibition featuring over 100 brands, 75% discounts
SHARJAH, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the sixth edition of the Eid Al Adha Exhibition from 20 to 31 May.The 12-day exhibition will feature more than 100 brands, …
In five charts – How UAE’s exit could affect OPEC’s influence over the oil price
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE’s departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.
Sharjah Taxi transports over 2.11 million passengers in Q1 2026
Sharjah Taxi has announced strong operational performance during the first quarter of 2026, transporting more than 2.11 million passengers, with a daily …
Expo Centre Sharjah to launch Eid Al Adha Exhibition on May 20 with participation of over 100 brands
The 12-day exhibition will feature participation from more than 100 brands, offering discounts of up to 75% on a wide range of international, regional, and local products …
The Real Reason the UAE Is Quitting OPEC (Hint: It’s Not Just About Oil)
The Emirati strategy can best be summed up as ‘take the money and run,’ says Johns Hopkins economist Steve H. Hanke.
Dubai Records the World’s Lowest Electricity Customer Minutes Lost at Just 49 Seconds Per Year
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA has set a new world record for the lowest electricity customer minutes lost (CML), at just …
Dubai conducts field campaigns to regulate recreational motorcycle rental activity
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in cooperation with the relevant government entities, carried out a series of comprehensive field inspections …
Sharjah launches Dh1,000 instant industrial licence for entrepreneurs, investors
The Sharjah Economic Development Department has announced a new initiative offering instant industrial licenses for just Dh1,000, to encourage entrepreneurs and investors to enter the industrial …
Abu Dhabi saw prewar property boom with best-ever first quarter
Sales in the first three months of 2026 were almost half of the total figure for 2025, according to the sector’s regulator ADREC.
Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi launches Numoo 2026
ABU DHABI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced the fourth edition of Numoo, its professional development accelerator for UAE-based performing artists, …
Miral announces ‘Nabra by Miral’ talent programme to Nurture Abu Dhabi’s emerging youth talent
This initiative is a testament to the power of collaboration and our collective commitment to empowering youth, strengthening community ties, and contributing to Abu Dhabi’s position as a vibrant hub …
DIFC reports strong client growth in Q1 2026, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global destination for finance, business and innovation
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, announced strong momentum during the first three months of 2026, …
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade grows 36% in 2025
Statistics released by Abu Dhabi Customs reveal a significant rise in the emirate’s non-oil foreign trade in 2025, increasing by 36 percent to …
Abu Dhabi’s financial regulator implements new insurance rules, accounting standards and climate risk requirements
This also includes managing risk in line with the nature, scale and complexity of their operations, and factoring it into capital adequacy assessments …
UAE’s departure from the OPEC oil cartel is not without precedence. Who could be next?
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC is reverberating across global energy markets, sparking questions on who else could follow.
UAE to withdraw from OPEC on Friday
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries effective May 1, the state news agency WAM said on Tuesday.