The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) have announced the establishment of a currency swap agreement between the Bahraini Dinar (BHD) and the UAE Dirham (AED) during a virtual signing ceremony.
Choithrams, a leading UAE-based retail and distribution company, has announced that it has joined hands with Parkonic, a digitally managed parking operating system, to introduce a streamlined, ticketless parking experience across selected store locations in the UAE.
The Central Bank of Bahrain has signed a currency swap deal with Central Bank of UAE that has a nominal value of BD2 billion (AED20 billion), with a tenor of five years. This reaffirms the duo’s shared commitment to expanding monetary co-operation as well as boosting trade and investment ties.
The UAE authorities have announced the details of the AED6 billion ($1.63 billion) Fourth Federal Corridor project, one of the country’s flagship road projects, which will see the construction of a 68-km road, featuring 10 major intersections, 6 to 8 lanes in each direction, and 4 flyovers.
The launch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem was announced at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, marking the UAE’s leadership on the U6GHz front, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).
The UAE real estate services market is projected to grow from AED74.53 billion in 2026 to AED97.60 billion ($26.41 billion) by 2031, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.54%, according to a new study.
Kingdom Holding Company has announced that its key subsidiaries have signed an agreement with Sumou Real Estate Company to manage infrastructure development and sale of 3.07 million sq m land plots in Riyadh. The project is estimated to generate approximately SAR4 billion ($1.08 billion) in total sales.
Empower Insulated Pipe Systems (Elips), a subsidiary of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation, recorded strong operational performance for FY 2025 expanding its regional and international reach. The year also witnessed the addition of more than 30 new vital projects to Elips' business portfolio.
Abu Dhabi attracted a record 26.6 million visitors in 2025, strengthening its cultural and tourism appeal. Hotel revenue rose 19.5% to AED 9.1 billion ($2.4 billion), MICE delegates reached 2.2 million, and event attendance hit 4.2 million.
The UAE is strengthening its role as a global clean energy investment hub through major 2026 projects by national firms, supporting sustainable energy delivery across Asia, Africa and Europe while boosting growth and reducing carbon emissions.
