The UAE real estate sector maintained strong performance during the first half of 2026, supported by growing investment demand, expanding development activity and a diversified investor base, according to data released by real estate authorities.
The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Starlink Satellite Communications a 10-year General Space Services License, authorising the company to establish, operate, and manage a public satellite communications network and provide broadband satellite internet services in the UAE.
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Düsseldorf from December 16, 2026. Düsseldorf becomes the carrier’s third German destination from Sharjah, alongside Munich and Frankfurt.
UAE telco e& has announced the launch of an AI-powered laptop for its enterprise customers in UAE. It is equipped with on-device AI capabilities, including built-in large language models specifically optimised for Snapdragon X Series processors from Qualcomm.
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has backed a $70 million initiative to expand Jordan’s natural gas infrastructure, with contracts signed to supply gas to the Al Rawda and Al Muwaqqar industrial cities.
Air Arabia has announced a new non-stop service connecting Sharjah International Airport with Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport in Poland, starting December 14, 2026. The airline will operate five weekly flights, expanding its presence in the Polish market.
Over 1,180 public and private schools across the UAE will reopen their doors on August 31 for the 2026-2027 academic year, welcoming more than 1.277 million students, it was revealed at a press conference on Wednesday held by the Ministry of Education.
Periods of market uncertainty have historically created some of the strongest long-term investment opportunities in Dubai's real estate market, according to Nisus Finance, which believes the UAE's strong macro-economic fundamentals, resilient regulatory environment and sustained population growth continue to support long-term investor confidence.
Leading UK-based credit asset manager Channel Capital Advisors has announced the acquisition of a minority interest of Magellan’s position in the SME funding programme of top regional SME funding platform Beehive, mainly focused on Emirati SMEs.
InnerG, a UAE homegrown fitness studio co-founded by Rafif Tarek Alhassen, has opened its first location at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi, bringing multiple fitness and wellness disciplines together under one roof.
