Uae

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SolitAir expands African network with Nigeria, Somaliland routes

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

UAE-based B2B cargo carrier SolitAir has expanded its African network with the launch of new services to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and Hargeisa, Somaliland.

Energy, Oil & Gas

UAE targets 35pc clean energy share by 2030-31: Energy Minister

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

The UAE has raised its target for clean energy, including nuclear and renewable power, to 35 per cent of its energy mix by 2030-31, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei said.

Construction & Real Estate

Flow expands into UAE with DIFC commercial licence

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Flow, a global operator of branded residential real estate, has announced its expansion into the UAE after it was issued a Commercial Licence by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

dnata Travel opens 15th UAE retail store in Dubai

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

dnata Travel has opened its 15th retail store in the UAE at One Central, Dubai, unveiling a premium concept designed around the changing needs of modern travellers.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Nigeria, UAE discuss boosting power generation by 5,000MW

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Nigeria is in talks with the UAE on proposals to increase its electricity generation capacity by 5,000MW with solar power among the key areas of co-operation, said a report. The two countries also explored co-operation in solar energy, financing and technical expertise.

Construction & Real Estate

Turkish builder Kalyon Inşaat starts work on UAE's first high-speed railway

Sun, 09 Aug 2026

Turkish construction company Kalyon Inşaat has announced that its consortium has begun work on the Abu Dhabi section of the UAE's first high-speed railway network, a part of Etihad Rail's $13 billion plan to develop a passenger railway network spanning 900km across the emirates.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Miscellaneous

BRICS trade ministers push for stronger trade links, SME support

Sat, 08 Aug 2026

The UAE joined the trade ministers from the BRICS group as they met in India to discuss ways to strengthen the multilateral trading system, improving trade resilience and market connectivity, as well as supporting SMEs amid growing challenges to global commerce owing to Strait of Hormuz shutdown.

Miscellaneous

UAE sets Prophet’s Birthday holiday for August 28

Fri, 07 Aug 2026

Employees in the UAE’s federal government and private sector will observe the Prophet’s Birthday holiday on Friday, August 28, creating the prospect of a three-day break for those who have Saturday and Sunday as their regular weekend.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE extends small business relief for corporate tax until December 2029

Fri, 07 Aug 2026

The UAE Ministry of Finance has extended the period during which Small Business Relief may be claimed to tax periods ending on or before 31st December 2029.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Al Mazrui joins Petrofac Emirates as strategic shareholder

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Petrofac has announced that Al Mazrui International has completed its investment in Petrofac HoldCo Limited, the holding company of Petrofac Emirates, becoming a strategic investor alongside the company’s existing shareholder group.