Abu Dhabi-based alternative asset manager BlueFive Capital is reportedly seeking to raise $3 billion for investing in aerospace and defence companies. The fund is expected to raise an initial $1 …
Sharjah to host International Congress of IBBY in 2030
Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and under the directives of …
SEC approves Sharjah Police Academy’s structure
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council meeting …
Sharjah private schools, nurseries staff to resume in-person work from April 15
The announcement follows a nationwide plan to gradually resume in-person learning for nurseries across the UAE …
Chinese robotaxi companies forge ahead with UAE expansion despite Iran war
Ride-hailing company Didi plans to begin its first overseas robotaxi test in the United Arab Emirates later this year.
Dubai business support measures could ease pressure on hotel operators and suppliers
New financing from Emirates Development Bank and cost-relief steps from DIEZ are aimed at helping UAE businesses manage disruption, liquidity pressure and day-to-day operations. Dubai business support …
Dubai office values rise as investors target prime assets
The increase from AED3,986 per square foot at the end of 2024 was accompanied by a surge in high-value transactions, with 167 office assets worth more than AED10 million sold in 2025, up 114 percent f …
Dubai open for business despite ‘surreal moment’ in region, says senior official
Crisis in Gulf is ‘speed bump’ in long-term growth, Dubai Economic Development chief executive Hadi Badri tells The National …
UAE tourism revenues hit $2.67bn as occupancy reaches 85% in early 2026
UAE tourism sector records $2.67bn revenue and 85% occupancy in early 2026, with 17 per cent growth, officials say …
DMCC tops 26,000 companies as Dubai trade hub adds 2,300 firms in 2025
DMCC adds 2,300 companies in 2025 to exceed 26,000 members, with tech, commodities and finance driving Dubai trade …
South Korea to Import 6 Million Barrels from UAE to Stabilize Oil Prices
South Korea to Import 6 Million Barrels from UAE to Stabilize Oil Prices Emergency crude oil purchase bypasses blocked Strait of Hormuz, with UAE cooperation ensuring alternative delivery routes and c …
UAE tourism needs to ‘reinvent itself’ to recover strongly from the regional downturn
Hospitality leaders including the major hotel chains joined a Tourism Majlis to lay the groundwork for a recovery plan …
The UAE will bounce back from the current situation, Indian Consul General tells ICAI Dubai
NRIs form 40% of the UAE who call the country their home. Indians are one of the few communities that are staying back in the middle of the regional conflict …
New companies established in Dubai in March
Dubai has built its strengths on stability and reliability and has demonstrated over the past decades that it offers an integrated ecosystem providing a secure environment for capital. Dubai, UAE – …
AED 90mn Dubai penthouse sale highlights sustained property demand
Ultra-luxury property demand in Dubai and Abu Dhabi remains strong, with recent sales exceeding AED 90 million …
Abu Dhabi Police deploys smart robots at Yas Mall to promote road safety
The exhibition, organised by Abu Dhabi Police’s Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate, showcased digital awareness tools, modern traffic patrol systems and smart robots designed to educate the publ …
Chinese President Xi meets with visiting Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
The crown prince of Abu Dhabi was in Beijing on Tuesday to meet with China’s leader Xi Jinping. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Xi as part of an official visit to China.