This achievement reflects the effectiveness of the industrial policies adopted by the Ministry to enhance the competitiveness of national products …
UAE industrial exports reach AED 262bln in 2025, recording 100% Growth
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology Drives Industrial Trade Growth through “Make it in the Emirates” and the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme, Strengthening the Competitiveness of Fu …
Sharjah Ruler approves 200 jobs, bonuses worth over Dh10 million annually
The move reflects Sheikh Sultan’s commitment to rewarding dedicated employees for their contributions to enhancing government performance …
UAE’s TII challenges big tech dominance with open source Falcon AI models
Through its Falcon models and an open, efficiency-driven research strategy, the Technology Innovation Institute is positioning the UAE as a producer of foundational AI, not merely a consumer of global …
Sheikh Sultan approves hiring of 200 citizens in Sharjah government
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the employment of 200 male and …
Egypt’s Sisi visits UAE amid Gulf tensions and regional challenges
Sisi’s visit to the UAE underscores Egypt’s role in Gulf diplomacy, regional security, and Gaza, amid Saudi-UAE tensions and shifting Middle East alliances.
UAE edged out of Riyadh defense fair
Analysts linked to the UAE’s no show at Riyadh’s World Defense Show to recent strains in relations between the two countries.
Deem Finance partners with Biz2X to expand data-driven embedded finance for UAE SMEs
This collaboration will accelerate access to fast, flexible, and data-driven SME financing aligned with how businesses actually trade …
One UAE International Business Awards honours Riazul Islam Fihan for Real Estate & Fintech Innovation
The digital transformation of Dubai’s real estate sector reached a new milestone as Riazul Islam Fihan, founder and CEO of Desert Rise and Rover Cyber, was conferred with the Visionary Excellence in …
UAE clarifies flights to Algeria not impacted despite end of agreement
The agreement, GCAA stressed, remains in force during the legally mandated notice period, and flight operations between the two countries will continue as normal …
Dubai Land Department moves forward with tokenization initiative with secondary market launch
Dubai Land Department (DLD), the government’s department for real estate in the UAE, has moved forward with its tokenization initiative by launching the secondary market starting February 20, 2026.
Abu Dhabi-backed Sodic’s revenue doubles in 2025
Egyptian property developer Sodic, majority-owned by a consortium consisting of Aldar Properties and ADQ, said revenue more than doubled in 2025, driven by higher unit handovers. The top line reached …
Dubai allows resale of property stakes
In a major development for the emirate’s property market, Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that resale of tokenised property stakes will be permitted in the secondary market, marking a key …
UAE Leads MEA Internet Speed Rankings as 5G Transforms North Africa
UAE dominates global internet rankings at 2nd place for fixed broadband, while Morocco jumps 22 spots after 5G launch. GCC countries sweep regional leaderboard as North Africa’s new 5G networks create …
UAE retains regional lead as MEA network rankings shift in 2025
In 2025, performance rankings across the Middle East and Africa showed more stability than disruption, according to data from the Ookla Speedtest Global Index. Most countries in the region saw …
Abu Dhabi unveils solar-plus-storage self-supply policy
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy has introduced a policy designed to support deployment of solar systems for self-consumption, with the first phase of the policy targeting the agricultural sector.
UAE industrial exports surge 25 per cent to record $71.3bn in 2025
UAE industrial exports reached $71.3bn in 2025, up 25 per cent year-on-year, with advanced technology exports surpassing targets …