Uae

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

dnata Travel brings back ‘Secret Stays’ as demand for curated escapes grows

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

dnata Travel has relaunched its Secret Stays campaign, offering UAE travellers curated luxury escapes with surprise resorts. The Maldives package includes accommodation, meals, transfers and premium benefits, reflecting strong demand for convenient summer holiday experiences.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Emirates Group wins UAE’s top sustainability award for second time

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

The Emirates Group has received the UAE’s highest recognition for corporate sustainability, earning the Platinum Impact Seal Award 2025–2027 from the UAE National CSR Fund, Majra, for the second time.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE attracted $48.3bn foreign direct investment in 2025

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

The UAE attracted $48.3 billion (AED177.3 billion) in inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, marking a fourth consecutive year of record inflows and a 6% increase year-on-year.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Fujairah signs deal to purchase Etihad Refinery gasoline production

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

The Government of Fujairah has signed an agreement with Etihad Refinery, a subsidiary of Etihad Energy Holding, to purchase the refinery’s gasoline production, supporting the development of the Emirate’s downstream energy sector.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Ewec opens registration for 20th Clean Energy Certificates auction

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has opened registration for its 20th Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) auction, supporting organisations in verifying their renewable and clean energy consumption as part of the UAE’s energy transition.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Kanoo Energy honoured with UAE’s Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Kanoo Energy, a division of The Kanoo Group, has won the 22nd Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA), one of the UAE’s highest honours for business excellence and private-sector impact.

Energy, Oil & Gas

UAE’s Global South Utilities signs energy MoU with Guyana

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has signed an MoU with Guyana Power and Light to explore energy infrastructure projects, including power generation, grid modernisation and renewable energy integration to support Guyana’s sustainable development.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

JA Resorts & Hotels welcomes UK guests following travel advice update

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

JA Resorts & Hotels is welcoming international guests after the UK Foreign Office lifted its advice against all but essential travel to the UAE. Visitors can now enjoy stays at JA Beach Hotel, JA Palm Tree Court, JA Lake View Hotel and JA Hatta Fort Hotel.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Global Muslim travel to reach 208m arrivals in 2026: report

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Global Muslim travel is forecast to reach 208 million arrivals in 2026, driven by AI-powered trip planning and digital trust. GMTI says destinations must digitise Muslim-friendly services, while the UAE ranks sixth globally among leading Muslim-friendly destinations.

Motoring

CHERY to bring Super Intelligent Parking technology to UAE

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

CHERY, a leading car manufacturer, has confirmed plans to introduce its Super Intelligent Parking technology to the UAE market, reinforcing its commitment to bringing advanced smart driving solutions to local customers.