Uae

Construction & Real Estate

Aldar launches 351-unit villa community development at Saadiyat Island

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Leading UAE developer Aldar has announced the launch of Talay, an exclusive collection of 351 standalone villas, marking the first residential community at Marsa Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. The 6.4-million-sq-m development is located alongside an Etihad Rail underground station and includes 8 km of coastline.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai K-Fest 2026 to bring Korean culture to the city

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Dubai will celebrate Korean culture this September with the inaugural Dubai K-Fest 2026, a 10-day citywide festival featuring K-pop concerts, Korean cinema, K-beauty, fashion, food, shopping and cultural experiences.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Ritchie Bros. to auction more than 1,100 equipment lots in UAE

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Ritchie Bros. is all geared up for its Super September UAE edition, where it will be auction more than 1,100 pieces of construction and other heavy equipment. The unreserved auction in Jebel Ali comprises 72 excavators, 54 cranes and crane attachments, 54 wheel loaders and 17 dozers.

IT & Telecommunications

UAE cybersecurity chief urges vigilance against digital threats

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Cyber threats are increasingly extending beyond data breaches to affect individuals, communities and critical sectors, according to Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Oman-UAE rail link set for trials in late 2027

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Trial operations on the first railway linking Oman and the UAE are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027, marking a major milestone in the development of a cross-border rail corridor designed to strengthen passenger travel, trade and logistics between the two countries.

Retail & Wholesale Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

ENOC, Landmark Group partner to enable loyalty points exchange in UAE

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

ENOC Group, an integrated global energy player, and Landmark Group, an omnichannel retail and hospitality business, have announced a strategic partnership allowing members of their YES Rewards and Shukran loyalty programmes to exchange points between the two platforms in the UAE.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE unveils unified tourism identity, grand tour at ATM 2026

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s position as a global tourism destination, including the launch of the UAE’s first unified national tourism identity and a new platform promoting multi-emirate travel.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

GAA Living expands Middle East presence, opens new HQ in London

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Responding to growing demand for GAA Living’s rental living advisory services, the sector-specialist consultancy has announced its expansion into the Middle East and the opening of a new headquarters in London’s West End.

Energy, Oil & Gas

UAE marks 50 years of IAEA partnership, highlights nuclear safety

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

The UAE participated in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 70th General Conference in Vienna, reaffirming its commitment to the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy. The delegation was led by FANR Director-General Hamad Al Kaabi, marking 50 years of UAE-IAEA membership.

Finance & Capital Market

Citi Chair and CEO meets senior UAE leaders, reaffirms commitment

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser this week met with senior leadership of the United Arab Emirates, including HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.