Uae

Finance & Capital Market

UAE denies media reports on transfer of funds to Iran

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

The United Arab Emirates has categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to Iran, including allegations concerning $3 billion.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

UAE to set up new data, artificial intelligence authority

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

The UAE has announced plans to set up a national body responsible for data, artificial intelligence and digital government in the country. The move is aimed at improving the quality of life, thereby strengthening the nation's competitiveness and global leadership in the digital economy.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UN Tourism Council picks UAE for next Executive Meeting

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

The UAE, led by Abdulla Al Marri, attended the 126th UN Tourism Executive Council in Spain, reaffirming support for sustainable global tourism and securing hosting rights for the next meeting amid discussions on AI, climate action, and tourism investment.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad, Condor seal strategic partnership deal for new Bangkok service

Sat, 13 Jun 2026

UAE's national airline Etihad Airways has announced that it has joined hands with leading German leisure carrier Condor for the launch of a new Condor service to Bangkok from its hub in Abu Dhabi. The Emirati carrier also signed a frequent flyer agreement with Condor.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Tawazun expands defence partnerships at top Paris expo

Sat, 13 Jun 2026

The UAE's Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement is seeking to explore co-operation opportunities and strengthen the integration of the UAE's defence industry into global value chains during its participation at the Eurosatory 2026, a leading defence and security exhibition in Paris.

Retail & Wholesale

Talabat reveals UAE's most-ordered snacks

Fri, 12 Jun 2026

From the UAE's most-ordered snacks to the hottest viral launches, talabat has unveiled the winners of the inaugural talabat Basket Awards - a celebration recognising the brands, suppliers and retailers shaping the country's grocery and retail landscape.

Construction & Real Estate

Arada teams up with Big Heart Foundation to expand ‘Home for a Home’ into global initiative

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Sharjah-based Arada Foundation has teamed up with The Big Heart Foundation to announce a major expansion of its Home for a Home initiative, making the programme a global commitment. Under this, every home sold by Arada overseas will now directly fund the construction of a new home for a vulnerable family

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Synectics sets up permanent UAE base to support Mideast growth

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Synectics, a leader in advanced security and surveillance solutions, has announced that it has extended its presence in the GCC with a new office in Dubai, thus enhancing its regional capabilities to better serve customers and partners across the Middle East.

Miscellaneous

UAE's landmark civil law reform takes effect, adulthood age lowered to 18

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

A landmark reform of the UAE's civil law takes effect today (June 1), lowering the age of legal adulthood from 21 to 18 and introducing sweeping changes that will affect how residents, businesses and investors manage contracts, property, finances and legal disputes.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE seals strategic partnership with Turkish defence group Baykar

Sat, 09 May 2026

EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Baykar, a Turkish leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and artificial intelligence technology, have signed two key agreements that together mark a significant deepening of their strategic partnership