ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has recorded significant progress in the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Nuclear Security Index, ranking fourth among 48 …
UAE central bank moves against Bank Melli Iran branches as US sanctions tighten the noose
The UAE Central Bank has launched urgent reviews of Bank Melli Iran branches after the US Treasury sanctioned the Dubai branch’s Iranian general …
UAE MOHRE warns public against deepfake scams
UAE MOHRE warns residents about deepfake scams using fake videos, voice recordings and images to impersonate officials, urging verification to protect personal data and avoid financial fraud …
UAE, Saudi Arabia Face Onslaught of Increasingly Complex Cyberattacks
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia absorbed half of all cyberattacks recorded across the Gulf region in the first half of 2026.
Dubai’s next chapter has more than one centre
Dubai’s future map may look less like one dominant centre with suburbs around it and more like a network of interconnected economic hubs …
Private equity firm EQT launches Middle East platform and opens Abu Dhabi office
By Federico Maccioni ABU DHABI, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Swedish private equity firm EQT is launching a Middle East platform, it said on Wednesday as it opened an office in Abu Dhabi, establishing an …
India, France and UAE are betting on AI together: What the trilateral cooperation could mean for jobs, startups and computing
The India-France-UAE trilateral is looking to turn complementary capabilities into concrete projects in AI and other emerging technologies. For India, the partnership could open new avenues for talent …
Satellites, security and sovereign cash: Inside the UAE’s space strategy
As the UAE significantly expands its satellite capabilities and attracts new investment, its space ambitions are taking on growing commercial and strategic significance …
Blueberry Strengthens MENA Presence with CMA Category 5 License and Dubai Office Launch
Blueberry Financial Consultation, a global provider of online trading services, has announced a key milestone in its Middle East expansion strategy with the acquisition of a Category 5 License from …
Dubai sees summer shift as tenants switch homes for lower rents
The median rent on new apartment leases was AED 94.6 per sq ft n August, 8.3% below its October 2025 peak of AED103.1 …
Plug and scale: how ADIO is wiring Abu Dhabi’s industry into one ecosystem
ADIO’s Nadia Rashed on connecting financing, factories and talent so companies can set up, scale and export from a single environment …
EQT Opens Abu Dhabi Office in Long-Term Middle East Commitment
EQT AB is opening an office in Abu Dhabi as part of its plans to launch a Middle East investing platform adding to a string of regional outposts announced by investment firms this year despite …
Abu Dhabi lifts 2035 solar target to 35 GW, sets 15 GW storage goal
Abu Dhabi’s EWEC has raised its 2035 solar target to more than 35 GW, up from 30 GW, while setting an interim goal of 14 GW by 2030. The utility also plans up to 15 GW of energy storage by 2035.
Etihad Rail tickets go on sale ahead of September 30 Dubai-Abu Dhabi launch
Etihad Rail has also begun construction on a separate high-speed rail service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, planned for 2030 …
Global report reinforces the investment appeal of Dubai and Abu Dhabi
A report that examines major global financial hubs have once again ranked both Dubai and Abu Dhabi high in their rankings. The September 2026 edition of the Global Financial Centres Index placed Dubai …
Dubai ranks among world’s most affordable cities for homes
Dubai ranks among the world’s most affordable major cities for residential property ownership, according to UBS research published on September 22 2026.
Dubai Mall’s indoor city beside Burj Khalifa
Dubai Mall in Dubai turns shopping into an indoor city of districts, ice and water, set beside Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain for vast contrasts.