Long-term agreement with the Department of Municipalities and Transport advances the deployment of Physical AI and autonomous municipal services across Abu Dhabi …
Dubai’s du joins SME-focused initiative
Dubai-based telecom and digital services provider du says it has become the telco partner of SME in a Box, a flagship initiative by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai SME.
Abu Dhabi’s Dh55b PPP pipeline signals new era in infrastructure funding
The initiative comprises 24 projects scheduled for procurement between 2026 and 2027 across transport, social and core infrastructure sectors …
UAE cargo flight to Nevatim: USA’s Arab ally playing both sides; money to Iran, weapons to Israel?
A UAE-linked cargo aircraft’s reported landing at Israel’s Nevatim Air Base has intensified scrutiny of the rapidly expanding security relationship between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. Flight-tracking data …
Sharjah ruler announces new direct road links with Dubai
SHARJAH, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a series of projects to construct and develop internal and …
Abu Dhabi Excellence Award for People of Determination Inclusion – Damj honours winners of inaugural cycle
In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Authority for People of Determination and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Abu Dhabi …
Abu Dhabi-based HEA Energy raises $550mln in a 3-year first lien bond
The Abu Dhabi-based HEA Energy has raised $550 million in a three-year senior secured first lien bond with a 8.75% coupon and a reoffer price of 99.33% of par. IPTs were in the range of 9.125 – 9.375% …
Nigerian Customs, UAE Authorities Intercept Large Tramadol Shipment At Lagos Airport
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception of a large consignment of Tramadol 250 mg at the Murtala Muhammed Area Command (MMAC) in Lagos, thwarting what authorities described as …
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department reports 405 percent surge in digital attestations in Q1 2026
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) achieved a significant increase in the number of digital attestations during the first quarter of 2026, recording growth of 405% compared with the …
New Dubai-Sharjah road and tunnel to open under $204m traffic relief plan
Sharjah announces $204.2m road upgrades linking Dubai, including a new Al Taawun tunnel and Noor Road opening by year-end …
Indian expat wins over Rs 5 crore jackpot in UAE’s Sharjah bank draw
UAE Millionaire campaign winner Shajeer Vengathottathil secured the Dh2 million grand prize in Sharjah Islamic Bank’s June 2026 savings-linked draw.
Seashell cafeteria and Abu Dhabi Co-op among 15 long-running establishments on Urban Treasures 2026 list
Winners have been recognised as businesses that have helped shape daily life in the emirate for decades …
Jumeirah marks World Sea Turtle Day with more than 100 satellite-tracked turtles released to date
DUBAI, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, marked World Sea Turtle Day with the release of 23 rehabilitated sea turtles into the …
UAE Establishes Federal Authority for Artificial Intelligence and Data
The United Arab Emirates has just made one of its most consequential regulatory moves in the technology space. On 14 June 2026, His Highness …
UAE creates 5,200 jobs for Emiratis in industry sector a year ahead of target
The UAE has created more than 5,200 industrial jobs for Emiratis, surpassing its Make it in the Emirates target a year early as exports exceed $71bn …
UAE’s 2025 tax revenue increases 15%
The UAE collected more than AED46 billion ($12.5 billion) in value-added tax (VAT) and excise tax in 2025, up 15 percent from AED41 billion in 2024, the finance ministry has said. The taxes were …
UAE’s 2025 tax revenue increases 15%
The UAE collected more than AED46 billion ($12.5 billion) in value-added tax (VAT) and excise tax in 2025, up 15 percent from AED41 billion in 2024, the finance ministry has said. The taxes were …