Uae

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flyadeal to launch flights from Jeddah to Dubai

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, is launching scheduled flights between Jeddah and Dubai, and reinstating services between the Saudi capital and Dubai, effective 15 April 2026.

Construction & Real Estate

UAE launches innovative microgrid project for government buildings

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

The UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has announced the launch of an innovative strategic project to implement microgrid systems, marking a significant step forward in reinforcing the country’s approach to building a smart, resilient, and adaptive energy ecosystem.

Energy, Oil & Gas

UAE advances energy resilience with new microgrid initiative

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has announced the launch of a strategic project to implement microgrid systems, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the UAE’s approach to building a smart, resilient, and adaptive energy ecosystem.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE banking sector assets value tops $1.47 trillion in 2025

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

The UAE's banking sector achieved regional leadership with assets valued at AED5.4 trillion ($1.47 trillion) in 2025, supported by a 17.9% growth in the credit portfolio and a 16.2% increase in deposits, said the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates' 2025 annual report.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE wins right to host 2029 meetings of World Bank Group and IMF

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

The UAE has won the hosting rights for the 2029 meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in the capital, Abu Dhabi, said HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, in his X post.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE will ride of out crisis faster than expected says Indian diplomat

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

The UAE has the ability to defy uncertainty by strengthening its bond with the international community, make them part of its development and it will ride out the current situation faster than expected, said Satish Kumar Sivan, Indian Consul General, Dubai and Northern Emirates.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Adnoc Distribution confirms $350m H2 2025 dividend

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Adnoc Distribution announced shareholders approved all AGM agenda items, including a $350 million (AED 1.28 billion) final cash dividend for H2 2025, equal to 10.285 fils per share, payable in April 2026.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Sharp increase in UAE fuel prices

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

The UAE has increased fuel prices sharply for April 2026 amid rising oil prices globally, following the Middle East conflict and closure of Strait of Hormuz by Iran.

Miscellaneous

1,400 missiles and drones targeted UAE

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

The United Arab Emirates affirms that it is in a state of defence in response to the brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression, which included the launch of more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones targeting infrastructure and civilian sites, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air India, Air India Express maintain Jeddah–Muscat flights; add UAE services

Sun, 08 Mar 2026

Air India and Air India Express continue scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat as Saudi and Omani airspace remain open. Due to wider West Asia restrictions, both airlines added March 8 non-scheduled flights, including extra services between Delhi, Mumbai and Dubai, and 30 additional India–UAE flights.