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The UAE and United Kingdom have entered the final stage of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement, with both sides expressing confidence that a deal will be signed before mid-2026. The agreement is expected to eliminate tariffs on 95 p...
Dubai has been ranked as the top global destination for foreign direct investment greenfield projects for the third consecutive year, according to the Financial Times fDi Intelligence report. The emirate attracted 1,240 greenfield FDI projects in 202...
The Sharjah International Book Fair has opened its 2026 edition with a record 2,300 publishers from 95 countries participating, making it the largest gathering of Arabic and international publishers in history. The 12-day event features over 1.5 mill...
The Central Bank of the UAE has launched a pilot program for the digital dirham, the country's central bank digital currency. The pilot involves 15 licensed banks and major retailers, allowing consumers to make instant peer-to-peer and merchant payme...
The Abu Dhabi T10 League has announced a significant expansion for its 2026 season, adding four new franchise teams and extending the tournament duration to three weeks. The league, which has become one of the fastest-growing cricket competitions glo...
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge has announced the nationwide rollout of AI-powered learning platforms across all public schools in the emirate, effective from the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. The initiative will provide p...
Dubai Healthcare City has launched a free comprehensive health screening initiative available to all UAE residents throughout the month of March 2026. The program covers blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, cholesterol tests, BMI assessments, a...
Dubai's real estate market has recorded a 15 percent increase in average property prices during Q1 2026, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. The surge has been driven by strong demand from international investors and limited new ...
The Central Bank of the UAE has reported that the nation's banking sector reached a record $420 billion in total assets by the end of 2025, representing a 14 percent year-on-year increase. The growth was driven by strong lending activity, increased d...
The UAE has rolled out an advanced AI-powered border control system at all international airports, enabling passengers to clear immigration in under 10 seconds without any human interaction. The system uses facial recognition, biometric verification,...
The Dubai International Financial Centre has registered 500 new companies in the first quarter of 2026 alone, marking the fastest growth in the centre's 22-year history. The influx brings the total number of active registered firms at DIFC to over 5,...
Dubai International Airport has officially confirmed a record-breaking 95 million passengers passed through its terminals during 2025, surpassing the previous record set in 2024 by more than eight million travelers. The milestone cements DXB's positi...
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that the minimum wage for private sector employees will be raised to AED 4,000 per month, effective April 1, 2026. The decision applies to all private sector workers across the seven...
The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced a 12 percent reduction in electricity tariffs for residential consumers, effective from April 2026. The move comes as the country's investment in solar and nuclear energy has significantly l...
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has confirmed approval for the much-anticipated Metro Blue Line, with construction set to begin in early 2027. The new line will span 30 kilometers and connect Dubai International Airport to Al Maktoum Internatio...
The much-anticipated hyperloop connection between Abu Dhabi and Dubai has entered its final testing phase, with authorities confirming that commercial operations are on track to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The project, developed in collabora...
Dubai's real estate market has shattered all previous records with total transactions reaching AED 45 billion during the first quarter of 2026, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. The figure represents a 32 percent increase compa...
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has reported record-breaking returns for the 2025 fiscal year, with its portfolio generating an annualized return of 14.2 percent. The fund, one of the world's largest sovereign wealth vehicles, attributed its stron...
The UAE Cabinet has officially approved a new remote work visa offering a three-year validity period for digital nomads and international remote workers. The announcement, made during the Cabinet meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Ra...
The UAE government has announced a groundbreaking 5-year multi-entry tourist visa, allowing visitors from all nationalities to enter the country multiple times without reapplying. The new visa category, effective immediately, aims to boost tourism nu...