The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to speed up construction of a new oil pipeline to double its export capacity through the port of Fujairah by 2027, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office. This …
Sharjah announces 3-day free parking for Eid Al Adha 2026
More than 400 inspectors, 35 veterinary staff across livestock markets, food outlets, and public spaces will be deployed to ensure a safe and festive Eid Al Adha …
IIF: Dubai could enter a ‘small recession’ because of the Iran war
Garbis Iradian, chief economist for Middle East and North Africa at the Institute of International Finance (IIF), says that the Iran war could cause Dubai to enter a temporary recession from lower …
Dubai’s new Dh1.5 billion package protects jobs and boosts key sectors, say analysts
Key sectors such as tourism and hospitality, real estate, trade and customs, SMEs, education, aviation, construction, and arts and culture will receive support through various incentives …
NMDC Opens Marine Testing Facility in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi-based engineering company NMDC Dredging and Marine, a subsidiary of NMDC Group, has inaugurated the NMDC Coastal and Hydrodynamic Center, which it describes as the region’s first commercial …
Dubai expands business relief measures
Arabian Post Staff -DubaiDubai has approved a second economic incentive package worth AED1.5 billion, lifting the value of support measures introduced in under two months to AED2.5 billion as the …
Majid Al Futtaim to close THAT Concept Store at Mall of the Emirates
The homegrown luxury retailer will be folded into a sweeping reimagining of the mall, a repositioning landing as the UAE retail and hospitality sectors absorb the shock of the Iran conflict.
UAE quickens second pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz
A United Arab Emirates company has expedited construction of a second oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, but normal flow through the region, and potential price stabilization, is still …
Abu Dhabi T10 has a new management
The famous Abu Dhabi T10 has a new management as Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH), an arm of the local government, has acquired majority ownership and commercial rights control of the T10 …
Dubai SMEs to get new customer reach through Keeta partnership
Dubai Chambers and Keeta have launched a new initiative to help SMEs grow online, improve visibility and expand customer reach …
UAE crushes Iran Hormuz control claimsPublished on: May 21, 2026 8:45 PM
Pakistan, May 21 — The United Arab Emirates strongly rejected Iran’s claimed control over parts of the Strait of Hormuz. UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash called Iran’s plan a “pipe dream” in a …
EXCLUSIVE: Majid Al Futtaim to Close THAT Concept Store in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates
Majid Al Futtaim is closing THAT Concept Store in a $1.3 billion Mall of the Emirates overhaul, as the Iran conflict squeezes UAE luxury retail.
Primark opens third Dubai store at Mall of the Emirates as UAE expansion accelerates
Primark opens its third Dubai store at Mall of the Emirates, adding more than 36,000 sq ft as Middle East expansion gathers pace …
Primark and Alshaya Group celebrate Dubai store hat trick with mall of the Emirates opening
Primark, in partnership with Alshaya Group, has officially opened its third Dubai store at Mall of the Emirates – marking three store openings in Dubai in just two months …
Kraken secures Dubai approval to expand crypto services in the UAE
Kraken parent Payward secured Dubai VARA approval to offer UAE clients spot, margin, OTC, staking, AED funding, and Prime services.
Dubai Customs unveils Centre of Excellence in collaboration with University of Dubai
Dubai Customs launches a Centre of Excellence with University of Dubai to advance customs governance, trade logistics innovation, research, and digital supply chain resilience in line with Dubai Econo …
UAE non-oil trade exceeds $1tn as economy maintains growth amid regional tensions
UAE non-oil trade surpassed $1tn in 2025 as Abdulla bin Touq highlighted resilience, diversification and GDP growth …