Over 1,180 public and private schools across the UAE will reopen their doors on August 31 for the 2026-2027 academic year, welcoming more than 1.277 million students, it was revealed at a press conference on Wednesday held by the Ministry of Education.
Periods of market uncertainty have historically created some of the strongest long-term investment opportunities in Dubai's real estate market, according to Nisus Finance, which believes the UAE's strong macro-economic fundamentals, resilient regulatory environment and sustained population growth continue to support long-term investor confidence.
Leading UK-based credit asset manager Channel Capital Advisors has announced the acquisition of a minority interest of Magellan’s position in the SME funding programme of top regional SME funding platform Beehive, mainly focused on Emirati SMEs.
InnerG, a UAE homegrown fitness studio co-founded by Rafif Tarek Alhassen, has opened its first location at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi, bringing multiple fitness and wellness disciplines together under one roof.
Innovo Group, a leading construction company, has joined hands with Dubai PropTech Hub, an initiative of Dubai International Financial Centre, to help accelerate construction innovation across UAE and the wider Global South spanning Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America.
Borouge, the Abu Dhabi-based petrochemicals company, has confirmed approval of an interim dividend of $656 million, equivalent to 8.1 fils per share, following its H1 2026 performance.
The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in bilateral economic relations.
The UAE has rejected what it described as false information and “desperate media campaigns” targeting the country, including claims that it was cancelling labour residencies and providing financial facilities to Iran.
Borouge, an Abu Dhabi–based petrochemicals company, reported a 23 per cent quarter-on-quarter increase in net profit to $191 million in the second quarter of 2026, up from $156 million in the first quarter, supported by sales volumes of 0.9 million tonnes and stronger product pricing.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has announced changes to the Official Selling Price (OSP) methodology for its Abu Dhabi crude grades following a routine commercial review. The new pricing mechanism will take effect on November 1, 2026.
