The UAE is entering “a new chapter” in which it is reshaping its place in the global economy with “confidence, clarity, and ambition”, said Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.
The UAE has announced AED180 billion ($49.01 billion) in new industrial procurement opportunities in a national drive to localise more than 5,000 products across sectors critical to economic, food, and healthcare security.
Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and Lockheed Martin have signed an agreement to establish a Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence in the United Arab Emirates, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening the UAE’s national capabilities in the digital domain.
The UAE is setting a new global benchmark for the secure and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) with the establishment of the National AI Test and Validation Lab.
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research today announced the temporary transition to remote learning across all higher education institutions in the country, effective from Tuesday, May 5, 2026, through Friday, May 8, 2026.
Dubai International (DXB) sustained global connectivity during regional airspace disruption, handling 6 million guests, over 32,000 flights and essential cargo. With UAE airspace restored, operations are ramping up. Q1 2026 traffic reached 18.6 million guests, down 20.6% year on year.
UAE real estate agency betterhomes has announced the exclusive launch of City Tower, a premium long-term leasing address on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, in collaboration with H&H. The 93-storey tower offers 695 residences - ranging from studios to four-bedroom homes - available to move in from June 20.
The UAE’s industrial strategy continues to deliver structural transformation across the national economy with the industrial sector alone contributing AED200 billion ($54.4 billion), up 70% since 2021; while industrial exports climbed to AED262 billion ($71 billion), said a top official.
Adnoc launched its Industrial Resilience Programme at the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ forum, unveiling five initiatives to strengthen UAE supply chains, boost local manufacturing, enhance business continuity and build sustainable industrial capacity across sectors.
Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, serving 137 destinations in 72 countries with 1,300 weekly flights. Despite disruptions, it carried 4.7 million passengers and continues expanding services while reinforcing Dubai’s hub status.
