The DIFC established company has benefited from the emirate’s fintech ecosystem, including early participation in the DIFC FinTech Hive accelerator and the DFSA regulatory sandbox …
Inside Dubai’s air taxi launch: Joby Aviation UAE chief on scaling urban air mobility
In the UAE, local test flights have validated performance under regional conditions, including recent operations in Margham and at Al Maktoum International Airport …
UAE races to secure food as Hormuz blockade disrupts supply
The UAE is scrambling to source food domestically and via alternative routes as the Strait of Hormuz blockade severely disrupts imports amid the Iran conflict. The crisis has triggered unprecedented …
Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc to spend $55 billion in domestic manufacturing push
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., said the spending will be on projects across its upstream and downstream operations through to 2028.
ABU DHABI TO HOST THE ESCAPEMENT, THE WORLD’S FIRST COLLECTOR-LED GLOBAL HOROLOGY PLATFORM
A new global platform for horology will launch in Abu Dhabi with the debut of The Escapement, a collector-led cultural gathering designed to redefine how watchmaking is experienced, discussed and …
OPAQUE Acquires Abu Dhabi-Developed Cryptographic AI Technology from TII, Extending Confidential AI Across the Full Lifecycle with Post-Quantum Protection
OPAQUE, the Confidential AI company headquartered in San Francisco, California, today announced it has acquired advanced cryptographic AI technologies from the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), …
Dubai Airports handle 6m passengers during disruption, traffic recovery gains pace
The airport is now ramping up flight movements following the full reopening of UAE airspace, with airlines progressively restoring schedules in line with regional capacity …
Dubai property sales hit $13bn in April, transactions near 14,000
Dubai’s real estate market recorded AED48 billion ($13.07 billion) in sales in April, with transaction volumes rising to 13,977 deals, underscoring continued demand despite geopolitical uncertainty.
UAE’s planned e-invoicing system to strengthen digital economy
More than 23.78 million physical cheques valued at Dh1.5 trillion were processed through the UAE Central Bank’s Image Cheque Clearing System in 2025 …
VaultsPay, Mastercard Tie-Up Points to Growing Competition in UAE Digital Payments
UAE-based Fintech VaultsPay has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mastercard, in a move that could strengthen its card issuance and merchant …
Enterprise Blockchain Firm Ripple Focuses on Middle East with Expanded Presence in the UAE
Fintech firm Ripple, a key player in blockchain-enabled solutions for finance, has announced a major step forward in its regional strategy with the launch of …
SA asks: How will the UAE’s exit from OPEC impact the energy sector?
Earlier this week, the United Arab Emirates announced it was leaving OPEC after nearly 60 years, a move that could weaken the oil cartel’s influence over pricing. We asked SA analysts Long Player, …
UAE exit from OPEC+ signals structural shift, analysts warn of weaker oil prices ahead
The United Arab Emirates’ recent exit from OPEC signals a significant shift in global energy dynamics, potentially weakening the cartel’s influence on oil prices and prompting a move towards …
Abu Dhabi property sales hit AED13bn in April as transactions climb above 3,200
Abu Dhabi real estate sees April home sales exceed $3.5bn with 3,200 transactions, as ADREC reports steady demand and leasing growth …
UAE launches national programme to strengthen supply chain resilience
The move strengthens the UAE’s proactive efforts to address risks facing global supply chains by building a system that guarantees sustainable access to vital commodities …
Dubai Customs leads global digital innovation, earns 3 top accreditations
DUBAI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs has continued its excellence in service innovation by obtaining three prestigious international accreditations from the Global Innovation Institute in the …
Etihad sacks 15 Pakistanis in Abu Dhabi with 48-hour exit order
Etihad Airways has abruptly terminated 15 Pakistani employees in Abu Dhabi, ordering them to leave the UAE within 48 hours. The dismissals bypassed standard HR processes, with staff reportedly …