Uae

Energy, Oil & Gas

UAE’s GSU partners with Weiheng on clean-energy manufacturing

Sun, 18 Jan 2026

UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has announced a strategic industrial collaboration with Weiheng, a Chinese global manufacturer of battery energy storage systems (BESS), aimed at localising advanced clean-energy manufacturing in Abu Dhabi and supporting the UAE’s industrial development, energy transformation, and Global South supply-chain ambitions.

Energy, Oil & Gas

UAE’s renewable energy capacity exceeds 7.7GW: Energy Minister

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

The UAE is strengthening its global leadership in sustainable energy through strategic investments accelerating the clean energy transition, with installed renewable energy capacity now exceeding 7.7GW, said Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

NMDC Infra, Consolidated Contractors form UAE onshore EPC venture

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

NMDC Group, through its subsidiary NMDC Infra, and Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) have formed NMDCCC, a strategic joint venture. The new company will deliver full-spectrum engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to the UAE’s onshore oil and gas sector.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping Motoring

UD Trucks rolls out new Kuzer light-duty truck in UAE

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

UD Trucks has introduced the new Kuzer light-duty truck in the UAE in partnership with Al Masaood CV&E and United Diesel, a part of Al Rostamani Group. With a choice of three GVW ranges and two engine options, it is a dependable light-duty truck designed for everyday business operations.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Yalago posts 25pc growth in 2025, UAE, Maldives lead

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Yalago, part of the Emirates Group, recorded its strongest year to date in 2025, with total sales rising 25% year on year and surpassing previous records four months ahead of schedule. The UAE, Maldives, US, Thailand, and Spain ranked as the top booking destinations.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

$110bn GCC logistics investments reshape project cargo market at Breakbulk

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

As GCC heavyweights Saudi Arabia and UAE continue to channel large-scale capital to the tune of $110 billion into logistics, trade infrastructure and industrial development, Breakbulk Middle East positions itself as a reference point for the global project cargo community, said its organisers.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE passport ranks 5th globally on Henley Passport Index

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

The UAE has recorded the strongest long-term rise of any country on the Henley Passport Index, climbing an unprecedented 57 places over the past two decades to rank 5th globally in 2026. UAE passport holders now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 184 destinations worldwide.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Barakah Nuclear Plants supply 57pc of UAE household electricity bills: ENEC

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) said on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week that during the past month, electricity generated by the Barakah Nuclear Power Plants accounted for 57 per cent of household electricity bills.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE gross banks’ assets surge to $1.43 trillion by November 2025

Tue, 13 Jan 2026

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) revealed that gross banks’ assets, increased by 0.8% at the end of October 2025 to AED5.25 trillion ($1.43 trillion) at the end of November 2025. This increase in banks’ deposits was driven by the growth in resident deposits by 1.4%, said a report.

Energy, Oil & Gas IT & Telecommunications

e& enterprise, Sergas team up to bring smarter energy operations to life

Tue, 13 Jan 2026

Leading Emirati entity e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology group e&, has announced a strategic collaboration with Sergas, a UAE-based gas system solutions provider, aimed at transforming the way energy operations are run and protected.