A historic milestone for EDB came this April when Uzbekistan officially became the seventh EDB member. For Uzbekistan, membership provides fresh impetus to modernize transport, energy, and agriculture …
UAE cements position among world’s fastest-growing economies in 2025
The United Arab Emirates consolidated its position in 2025 as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, driven by strong non-oil sectors, robust …
ADNOC Lines Up $11B for Offshore Hail and Ghasha Gas Project
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has secured up to $11 billion in structured, non-recourse financing to support …
Middle East operator nears decision phase on coveted offshore prize
Adnoc plans to invest up to $150 billion over the next five years, as it continues to spend heavily on oil and gas developments …
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 to Rally Global Leaders on Future of Energy, Water, Climate, Finance
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week’s 26th edition is set to take place from 11 to 15 January, 2026, under the theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go” …
First wave of unstable weather in Abu Dhabi, Dubai to hit tonight
This is an unstable weather case typical for this time of year, according to a senior meteorologist at UAE’s NCM …
UAE wealth evolution: Entrepreneurs embrace family offices for growth
Across the UAE, the rapid expansion of founder-led businesses has created a generation of entrepreneurs who are navigating far more complex financial decisions than ever before. As companies grow, …
Key economic sectors powering the UAE’s new business elite
UAE businesses are entering a phase of expansion that many global peers are struggling to reach. While trade policies and tariff shifts have disrupted markets elsewhere, companies operating in the UAE …
UAE-based Qashio launches European HQ in Dublin
Qashio is planning to hire more than 100 team members for the new hub, operating in sales, marketing, product, engineering, and finance …
International League T20 Tips Matches 19 and 20: Can Sharjah continue play-off charge?
Match predictions for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v Gulf Giants and Sharjah Warriors v Dubai Capitals as Ed Hawkins finds the best free cricket tips …
Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah slammed by hailstorms and severe thunderstorms
Unstable weather made a loud entrance in the UAE on Thursday, with hail, thunderstorms, and strong winds sweeping across Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. What started offshore quickly turned intense as …
EGA forms JV with China’s Sunstone for an anode manufacturing plant in UAE
Emirates Global Aluminium to have a 45% stake in the new company, in which an investment of up to $300mn is expected to be made …
DGFT invites bids for first round of gold import quota under India-UAE CEPA
DGFT opens first round of gold import quota allocation under India-UAE CEPA for 2025-26, allowing 30 tonnes at reduced duty via competitive bidding.
UAE tourism boom: Driving record real estate growth and global investment opportunities
The UAE is entering one of the most accelerated phases of economic and real estate growth in its history. A convergence of strong GDP performance, a surge in new business creation, record tourism …
UAE hotel occupancy rates among world’s highest: Minister
DUBAI: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy & Tourism, said that hotel occupancy rates in the UAE reached 79.3 percent during the first ten months of 2025, up from 78 percent last year, …
FATCA Insights for Gulf Expats by Expat US Tax
A practical guide for Americans living in the UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman If you’ve been living anywhere in the Gulf—Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Kuwait City—you’ve probably heard the word …
India-UAE Trade Pact: Bids Invited for Gold Import Quota
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has invited bids for allocating the gold import quota under the India-UAE trade pact. This first allocation round for 2025-26 involves a tariff rate quota and …