GFH Financial Group (GFH) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Byrne Equipment Rental, one of the GCC’s leading industrial services and equipment rental providers with an investment and capex programme valued at approximately $400 million.
PwC Middle East has appointed Khaled Ahmed Bin Braik as Country Senior Partner for the United Arab Emirates, effective April 1, 2026, marking an important step in strengthening the firm’s leadership as it supports the country’s long-term growth and ambition.
Moon World Resorts, a Canadian-based design studio, has announced the debut of MOON’s revolutionary Smart City masterplan. The masterplan combines a unique integrated destination resort, luxury living, authentic space tourism, wellness + longevity and environmental innovation.
Community living in the UAE has changed a lot over the last twenty years. It is no longer enough to deliver a tower with a pool and a gym and call it a day. Residents want walkable neighbourhoods, real public spaces, water, greenery, and a sense that their home is part of a bigger story. With Tiger Downtown Ajman, Tiger Properties is taking that idea a step further in Ajman.
Wego reports that UAE residents are favouring staycations, cultural experiences and spiritually focused city breaks during Ramadan 2026. As the holy month approaches, travellers are planning shorter, experience-led trips, with increased domestic travel and selective short-haul journeys to culturally resonant destinations.
The UAE Ministry of Culture announced the inscription of five national heritage sites on ICESCO’s Islamic World Tangible Heritage List during the 13th Islamic World Heritage Committee meeting in Uzbekistan. The sites include Saruq Al Hadid in Dubai and four locations in Sharjah: Al Faya, Khorfakkan’s historic towers and forts, Al Nahwa, and Wadi Al Helo.
In 2025, the UAE aviation sector hit record milestones, with DXB handling 95.2 million passengers, Abu Dhabi Airports over 33 million, and Sharjah 19.48 million. Ras Al Khaimah surpassed one million passengers. Expanded connectivity, cargo growth, and technological upgrades reinforced the UAE’s global aviation and logistics leadership.
The UAE’s economy continues to achieve strong and accelerated growth and is expected to grow by more than 5% this year, with non-oil sectors projected to expand by over 5.5%, accounting for 78% of gross domestic product, said report citing a senior minister.
UAE’s civil aviation and defence ministries have signed an agreement for the implementation of Phase IV of the country’s Airspace Restructuring Project, that will focus on upgrading air traffic management systems and boosting air route capacity while supporting planned expansions by airports and national carriers.
Premier Inn Middle East has signed an MoU with Equitativa Real Estate to develop six to eight hotels, adding 3,500 keys across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The AED 2 billion ($545 million) investment will double Premier Inn’s current portfolio of 3,184 keys.
