Uae

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad expands Brussels, Dhaka, Kraków, Palma, Zanzibar services

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Etihad Airways is increasing capacity across its network in response to strong demand, increasing frequencies to Brussels and Kraków, making Abu Dhabi–Dhaka a year-round route, and extending seasonal services to Zanzibar and Palma de Mallorca.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

GFH, Octo in deal to develop $300m logistics and industrial platform

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

GFH, a leading Islamic investment bank, has announced that it has sealed a strategic agreement with Octo Management Consultancies to collaborate on the development of a $300 million logistics and industrial real estate platform across the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Irena partners with UAE export credit agency ECI

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has signed a partnership agreement with UAE export credit agency Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) to support energy transition financing. ECI will provide credit insurance and risk mitigation solutions across 110 countries to complement ETAF initiatives.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Qatar Airways boosts Dubai flights to five daily

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Qatar Airways continues to increase its capacity between Qatar and UAE by gradually expanding frequencies between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from two to five daily services.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE's $1.4trn US investment plan progresses ahead of schedule

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

The UAE's $1.4 trillion investment programme in the United States is progressing ahead of schedule, with officials highlighting advances in AI infrastructure, energy projects and manufacturing investments during talks in Washington this week.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Six Senses The Palm, Dubai focuses on sustainability

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Ahead of its UAE debut, Six Senses The Palm, Dubai is integrating sustainability across its design, operations and guest experiences.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE nationals can now travel to Lebanon

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced that UAE nationals are now permitted to travel to the Lebanon.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE-Ukraine CEPA officially enters into force

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Ukraine will officially enter into force on July 1, signifying a major advancement in the two nations’ economic ties. The agreement aims to create new opportunities for trade, investment and private sector collaboration, strengthening the UAE's relationship with a key European market and reinforcing its role as a global trade hub, said a statement.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Applus+ secures five-year UAE offshore pipeline renewal

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Applus+ has renewed a major offshore pipeline integrity contract with a leading UAE organisation for another five years, reinforcing its long-standing partnership and technical expertise.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Maldives tops UAE summer travel destinations: dnata Travel

Sun, 28 Jun 2026

The Maldives has emerged as the leading destination for UAE travellers this summer, accounting for one in five international hotel bookings, according to dnata Travel’s latest data. Thailand, Mauritius, Canada and Australia complete the top five most-booked destinations.