Dubai maintained its strong economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching AED232 billion ($63.17 billion), representing a 2.4% increase from the same period last year.
Batelco by Beyon has won top recognition at the MEA Business Achievement Awards 2026 in Dubai for its AI-powered customer service platform, Basma, which has transformed the way customers engage with the company by delivering fast, intelligent and personalised sales and support.
Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA) has signed an agreement with UAEV, the country’s first fully government-owned electric vehicle charging network, for setting up EV charging stations across its key facilities, including community councils (Majlis) and wedding halls.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Keolis MHI, operator of Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram, has completed the comprehensive maintenance project for the train ventilation and air conditioning (VAC) systems on Dubai Metro, with works covering 62 trains to date.
Avenew Development and Kora Properties have announced the launch of O1NE District, a mixed-use destination being developed at an investment of AED6 billion ($1.6 billion) in the heart of Dubai Motor City. It boasts six commercial towers, an integrated retail hub, healthcare facilities and landscaped public spaces.
Emirates will introduce a second daily Airbus A350 service between Dubai and Colombo from 8 August, replacing the existing Boeing 777 aircraft on flight EK648/649.
The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Municipality and Planning Department - Ajman to strengthen collaboration in environmental protection and support the development of a more integrated environmental governance framework.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the expansion of parking capacity at seven truck rest stops across the emirate, adding 364 parking slots, a 56% increase, and bringing the total number of truck parking slots at these rest stops to 1,007.
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, showcased Dubai's competitive advantages as a global hub for the digital economy to 287 European startups and scaleups at its pavilion at GITEX AI Europe 2026 in Berlin.
Emirates is adding a third daily Dubai–Phuket flight operated by its Airbus A350, increasing flexibility and Premium Economy capacity. The airline will now operate 21 weekly flights to Phuket using Boeing 777 and A350 aircraft.
