Uae

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE announces $49bn new industrial procurement opportunities

Tue, 05 May 2026

The UAE has announced AED180 billion ($49.01 billion) in new industrial procurement opportunities in a national drive to localise more than 5,000 products across sectors critical to economic, food, and healthcare security.

IT & Telecommunications

Tawazun, Lockheed Martin to set up Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence in UAE

Tue, 05 May 2026

Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and Lockheed Martin have signed an agreement to establish a Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence in the United Arab Emirates, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening the UAE’s national capabilities in the digital domain.

IT & Telecommunications

UAE sets up National AI Test and Validation Lab

Tue, 05 May 2026

The UAE is setting a new global benchmark for the secure and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) with the establishment of the National AI Test and Validation Lab.

Education, HR & Training

UAE announces remote learning for higher education institutions

Mon, 04 May 2026

The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research today announced the temporary transition to remote learning across all higher education institutions in the country, effective from Tuesday, May 5, 2026, through Friday, May 8, 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

DXB welcomes 18.6m guests in Q1 2026, readies for demand rebound

Mon, 04 May 2026

Dubai International (DXB) sustained global connectivity during regional airspace disruption, handling 6 million guests, over 32,000 flights and essential cargo. With UAE airspace restored, operations are ramping up. Q1 2026 traffic reached 18.6 million guests, down 20.6% year on year.

Construction & Real Estate

betterhomes announces exclusive launch of 93-storey Dubai tower

Mon, 04 May 2026

UAE real estate agency betterhomes has announced the exclusive launch of City Tower, a premium long-term leasing address on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, in collaboration with H&H. The 93-storey tower offers 695 residences - ranging from studios to four-bedroom homes - available to move in from June 20.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE industrial exports soar to hit $71bn in 2025

Mon, 04 May 2026

The UAE’s industrial strategy continues to deliver structural transformation across the national economy with the industrial sector alone contributing AED200 billion ($54.4 billion), up 70% since 2021; while industrial exports climbed to AED262 billion ($71 billion), said a top official.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Adnoc unveils five initiatives to strengthen UAE industrial capacity

Mon, 04 May 2026

Adnoc launched its Industrial Resilience Programme at the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ forum, unveiling five initiatives to strengthen UAE supply chains, boost local manufacturing, enhance business continuity and build sustainable industrial capacity across sectors.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Emirates rebuilds global network to 96pc after disruption

Mon, 04 May 2026

Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, serving 137 destinations in 72 countries with 1,300 weekly flights. Despite disruptions, it carried 4.7 million passengers and continues expanding services while reinforcing Dubai’s hub status.

Retail & Wholesale

Tanishq kicks off its 'Festival of Exchange' campaign in UAE

Mon, 04 May 2026

Tanishq, a leading Indian jewellery brand and a TATA product, has announced the launch of its Festival of Exchange across the UAE. The campaign, headlined by cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, offers zero per cent deduction on the exchange of old gold, across all its outlets in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.