Uae

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flydubai invites Emirati applicants for flight dispatcher training

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has opened applications for its newly launched Flight Dispatcher Programme aimed at developing Emirati talent, with the first group of trainees set to begin studies in September 2026.

IT & Telecommunications

e& UAE unveils strategic blueprint for autonomous networks in AI era

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Leading UAE telecom services company e& has partnered with TM Forum to jointly release a new white paper that outlines its roadmap towards Level 4/5 autonomous networks, aligning AI-native operations, intent-based orchestration and cross-domain intelligence.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy partners with Waldorf Astoria DIFC for training programme

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches has signed a memorandum of understanding with Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre to strengthen hospitality education through hands-on industry training in the UAE.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad extends award-winning streak with major industry honours

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, continued its award-winning streak after securing the titles of Best Economy Class and Best Cabin Crew at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards in Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

UAE showcases its future cities model at BRICS Urban Forum in India

Sat, 20 Jun 2026

The UAE highlighted its pioneering experience in developing sustainable, resilient, and people-centered cities that leverage advanced technologies and data-driven approaches to support urban planning and decision-making at the 13th BRICS Urban Forum, hosted in New Delhi, India.

Finance & Capital Market

Sukoon obtains UAE mainland fund administrator licence

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Sukoon Insurance, one of the leading insurance providers in UAE, has announced that it has officially received its mainland fund administrator licence from the country's Capital Market Authority, thus establishing Sukoon Workplace Savings Solutions Fund Administrator.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Mideast records $23bn in M&A deals, UAE's Q1 transactions down

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

The Middle East recorded sustained merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the first quarter with 196 deals valued at $23.3 billion being announced compared to 207 deals worth $31.3 billion last year. UAE accounted for 33 transactions valued at $2.2 billion, down from 52 deals in Q1 2025, said a report.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

CargoX raises $250m from BlueFive Capital-led investor group

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

CargoX, an autonomous delivery platform based in UAE, said it has raised $250 million from an investor group, led by BlueFive Capital. The funding is mainly aimed at supporting the expansion of CargoX’s autonomous logistics network across the UAE and international markets.

Miscellaneous

UAE's new government work model to deploy Agentic AI in public services

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

The UAE is entering a new phase of government development built on deploying Agentic AI in the design of public services, policies and procedures, advancing the leadership's vision of building the world's most effective and forward-looking government, a senior minister has said .

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE's Al Ain region to be global hub for advanced air mobility solutions

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

The UAE’s Al Ain region will serve as a global hub for design and regulatory activities in the advanced air mobility solutions sector. Supporting infrastructure, technical expertise, and international partnerships will be developed to ensure safe and sustainable operations.