The growth of the manufacturing sector last year, driven by the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), is strengthening the emirate’s position as the region’s most competitive industrial hub. In 2025, …
New industrial establishments commencing operations in Abu Dhabi rise 53 percent in 2025
The growth of the manufacturing sector last year, driven by the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), is strengthening the emirate’s position as the region’s most competitive industrial hub. In 2025, …
Abu Dhabi Padel League 2026 to kick off on May 9
Multi-round tournament aims to bring communities together through sport, with matches held across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra …
UAE exits OPEC, issues travel ban, scraps Dubai visa rule – 10 big stories you missed
UAE exits OPEC, issues travel ban and eases Dubai property visa rules, alongside Global Village offers and real estate growth—10 key business stories this week …
The UAE Quit OPEC Because Its Sovereign Wealth Now Dwarfs Oil
The UAE left OPEC because its $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth portfolio now matters more than the price of crude. Higher oil prices can hurt Abu Dhabi as much as help it.
From a 50-country empire to ground zero: How Hubert Freidl risked everything and is now rewriting the rules of scale in Dubai
The prevailing narrative of entrepreneurship often reads like a straight line to the top: a brilliant idea, a massive …
UAE e-invoicing: Firms above Dh50 million in revenue first to roll out from July
The UAE will begin the pilot phase of its e-invoicing system from July 1, followed by a phased mandatory rollout, starting with businesses generating over Dh50 million in annual revenue, a senior …
UAE targets 50 per cent AI-powered government shift in two years as Sheikh Maktoum orders tax authority overhaul
UAE targets 50 per cent AI-driven government transformation in two years as Sheikh Maktoum directs FTA to adopt Agentic AI and boost tax systems …
Dubai Chamber meets 64 business groups to boost trade, investment and private sector resilience
Dubai Chamber meets 64 business groups to boost trade, investment and resilience, strengthening public-private ties amid global challenges …
UAE quits OPEC after nearly six decades, shaking oil market
The United Arab Emirates has formally exited OPEC after nearly 60 years, seeking to bypass production quotas and expand output toward 5 million barrels per day by 2027. Analysts see the move as the …
VaultsPay and Mastercard announce strategic collaboration to expand digital payments in the UAE
The two organizations formalized their agreement marking a milestone intended to enhance digital payment capabilities and support financial inclusion across the UAE …
UAE strikes back at Turkey in fight to become global investor haven
By bnm Gulf bureau The United Arab Emirates is hitting back at emerging competitors, such as Turkey, in the fight to become the prime destination for offshore international investors. The …
UAE walks out of OPEC; report signals looser supply discipline, softer long-term prices
UAE’s exit from OPEC may reshape oil supply and prices globally. ICICI sees near-term price strength and long-term moderation.
UAE R&D tax credit: what businesses must get right
The UAE’s R&D tax credit regime represents a meaningful opportunity for innovation driven businesses, but only where it is approached as a forward looking planning exercise …
Speedex Tools expands into Abu Dhabi with new store
The new store introduces a customer-first concept for professionals and homeowners seeking reliable tools and expert guidance …
UAE courts Kurds in Abu Dhabi after OPEC exit
UAE Courts Kurds in Abu Dhabi After OPEC Exit …
Fintech move: Visa appoints Emirates NBD for UAE settlement role
A Visa NNSS Settlement Agent, typically a licensed bank or financial institution, facilitates local settlement for participating Visa clients by managing fund transfers for domestic Visa transactions …