Uae

Construction & Real Estate

Trojan unit secures $1.1bn contract to build flagship Qiddiya racecourse

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Saudi-based Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has awarded a SAR4.3 billion ($1.1 billion) construction contract to Taj Dhabi, the local unit of UAE-based Trojan Construction, for the development of a purpose-built racecourse sprawling over 1.3 million sq m on the outskirts of Riyadh, said a report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air Arabia starts Sharjah–London Gatwick service

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its new double daily non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight departed on July 4.

Finance & Capital Market

SICO completes merger of fund services unit into bank

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Bahrain-based investment bank SICO has announced the successful completion of the merger of its key subsidiary, SICO Funds Services Company, into the bank, thus marking the final phase of its strategic integration initiative designed to further boost its integrated operating model.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flydubai to resume direct Dubai–Budapest flights from July 31

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, will resume direct flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) from July 31, restoring non-stop air links between the UAE and Hungary.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad Airways, Africa World Airlines sign strategic partnership

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Etihad Airways and Ghana-based Africa World Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to expand passenger, cargo and loyalty cooperation, linking Etihad's global network with West Africa ahead of the launch of direct Abu Dhabi–Accra flights in March 2027.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah added to Unesco Heritage List

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

The UAE has achieved a new global milestone after Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List. The recognition, approved during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, highlights the site’s international importance as a significant natural heritage area.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE, Canada wrap up free trade agreement talks

Sat, 25 Jul 2026

The UAE and Canada have announced that the duo has concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in a move aimed at boosting trade and investment in key sectors including aerospace, clean energy, aviation and critical minerals.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Aldar unveils first residential community at $1.6bn Yas Island project

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Leading UAE developer Aldar has announced the launch of Canopies, the first residential community at Yas Point, a AED6 billion ($1.6 billion) waterfront destination on Yas Island's northern shore. It comprises 592 apartments across six mid-rise buildings, offering studios and one- to three-bedroom units.

Miscellaneous

Senior Saudi, UAE officials reaffirm close bilateral ties

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Senior Saudi and United Arab Emirates officials on Tuesday reaffirmed the close ties between the two Gulf nations, highlighting their shared history, deep-rooted brotherly relations and the role of their leadership in advancing regional prosperity.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE passport the world's second strongest in latest Henley Index

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its position as one of the world's most travel-friendly nations, with its passport climbing to joint second place in the latest Henley Passport Index, giving Emirati citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 188 destinations worldwide.