Uae

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE-Russia Trade in Services and Investment Agreement enters into force

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in bilateral economic relations.

Miscellaneous

UAE rejects rumours over visa cancellations, Iran funding

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

The UAE has rejected what it described as false information and “desperate media campaigns” targeting the country, including claims that it was cancelling labour residencies and providing financial facilities to Iran.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Borouge posts 23pc jump in Q2 profit, maintains dividend outlook

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Borouge, an Abu Dhabi–based petrochemicals company, reported a 23 per cent quarter-on-quarter increase in net profit to $191 million in the second quarter of 2026, up from $156 million in the first quarter, supported by sales volumes of 0.9 million tonnes and stronger product pricing.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Adnoc updates crude pricing methodology

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has announced changes to the Official Selling Price (OSP) methodology for its Abu Dhabi crude grades following a routine commercial review. The new pricing mechanism will take effect on November 1, 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Euroairlines expands market reach with Aeroprime Group partnership

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Euroairlines has appointed Aeroprime Group as its exclusive Cargo General Sales Agent (GSA) for India and Passenger GSA for the UAE, strengthening its presence in key aviation markets.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE says trade and financial transactions with Iran halted

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

The UAE has said that all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice in light of regional escalations that undermine regional and international peace and security.

Construction & Real Estate

UAE's PropTech sector to hit $1.6bn by 2032, says report

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

UAE's PropTech sector is poised for solid growth over the coming years with the market set to hit AED5.95 billion ($1.6 billion) by 2032 with a CAGR of 13.28% between 2026 and 2032, thanks mainly to Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technologies that are driving this evolution, said a report.

IT & Telecommunications

UAE firms’ AI spending up, but execution gaps emerge: study

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

There is a major disconnect between organisations’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) spending and execution in the UAE, says a new study that highlights massive increase in spending.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air Arabia reports 51pc drop in first-half profit amid regional conflict

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Air Arabia reported a 51% decline in first-half net profit to AED 374 million ($102 million), as the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier faced reduced capacity, airspace closures and record-high fuel prices linked to the ongoing regional conflict.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

ALEC H1 revenue jumps 68pc to $2.4bn on project execution

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

UAE-based engineering and construction group ALEC Holdings has recorded a 67.6% jump in its H1 revenue which rose to AED8.99 billion ($2.45 billion), helped by higher activity across its major projects, while profitability was hit by disruptions to energy services amid regional geopolitical tensions.