OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was expected to visit Abu Dhabi this weekend but called it off, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, as the ChatGPT maker, which has deep ties to the UAE, …
UAE e-invoicing FAQs: Who must comply, how Peppol works and what penalties apply
The United Arab Emirates is introducing a mandatory nationwide electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system. This initiative is designed to enhance transparency, improve tax compliance, and reduce the …
UAE corporate tax: How one company’s bonus could set a precedent
A recent bonus announcement by Emirates airline could set the bar for what constitutes reasonable pay …
Sharjah property market hits record $17.9bn as sales surge 64 per cent and Q1 transactions jump 41 per cent
Sharjah real estate transactions reached a record $17.9bn in 2025, while Q1 2026 sales rose 41 per cent to $5bn …
Dubai reinvented itself. Now a war is testing its endurance
The arrival of danger — and the disruption to air travel and seaborne trade that followed — struck at the foundations of Dubai’s economy.
UAE, Sri Lanka working closely towards comprehensive trade pact
Island nation unveils Colombo Port City as the country seeks to position itself as a strategic gateway between the UAE and wider South Asian trade …
Abu Dhabi Customs showcases ‘Invisible Customs’ project at WCO workshop
BRUSSELS, 11th June May, 2026 (WAM) — At the invitation of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Abu Dhabi Customs, representing UAE Customs, participated in a workshop on best practices and lessons …
Abu Dhabi’s ADIC Plans $15 Billion Leveraged Hedge Fund Bet
An Abu Dhabi-based investor is considering building exposure worth $15 billion with global hedge funds, people familiar with the matter said, an outlay that will mark one of the emirate’s most …
Contractors submit prices for Abu Dhabi offshore gas project
Through the Waset gas development project, Adnoc aims to produce up to 180 million cubic feet of gas a day from the field in Abu Dhabi’s offshore Block 2 …
The Briefing with Arabian Business: Business leaders back UAE growth outlook despite regional uncertainty
Executives from Dubai Airports, Oxford Economics, Accor and RAKTDA say resilience, confidence and long-term growth remain intact across the UAE …
UAE’s wealth reserves hold firm at $2.5tr amid regional volatility
The UAE has not just weathered the geopolitical disruption of recent months. It has validated the economic architecture …
Abu Dhabi continues to attract startup founders despite war
Organizers feared a subdued annual gathering for Abu Dhabi’s seven-year-old entrepreneurial center Hub71; the vibe at the event this week was anything but.
Sharjah traffic alert: Al Taawun Street diversion towards Dubai announced
Sharjah traffic alert: Al Taawun Street diversion towards Dubai announced …
H.E. Badr Jafar opens The Briefing with Arabian Business and tells business leaders the Gulf’s resilience was not luck but long-term design
The inaugural The Briefing with Arabian Business featured H.E. Badr Jafar discussing the UAE’s resilient leadership and future goals, highlighting a 50-year progress narrative crucial for regional sta …
From crisis to opportunity: UAE business leaders chart a new course
Badr Jafar framed the disruption of recent months as “a chapter, not the story,” stating the UAE’s stability was deliberate: “Resilience here was never improvised in a crisis. It is the material we …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce announces new business group for contractors
The new business group will strengthen communication with government entities and private sector stakeholders to address challenges in the contracting sector – and promote the long-term sustainable gr …
Dubai launches new business group for contractors amid infrastructure boom
The group will also submit proposals and recommendations to support the development of the regulatory environment and enhance the sector’s long-term sustainability and competitiveness …