Etihad Airways and Ghana-based Africa World Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to expand passenger, cargo and loyalty cooperation, linking Etihad's global network with West Africa ahead of the launch of direct Abu Dhabi–Accra flights in March 2027.
The UAE has achieved a new global milestone after Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List. The recognition, approved during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, highlights the site’s international importance as a significant natural heritage area.
The UAE and Canada have announced that the duo has concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in a move aimed at boosting trade and investment in key sectors including aerospace, clean energy, aviation and critical minerals.
Leading UAE developer Aldar has announced the launch of Canopies, the first residential community at Yas Point, a AED6 billion ($1.6 billion) waterfront destination on Yas Island's northern shore. It comprises 592 apartments across six mid-rise buildings, offering studios and one- to three-bedroom units.
Senior Saudi and United Arab Emirates officials on Tuesday reaffirmed the close ties between the two Gulf nations, highlighting their shared history, deep-rooted brotherly relations and the role of their leadership in advancing regional prosperity.
The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its position as one of the world's most travel-friendly nations, with its passport climbing to joint second place in the latest Henley Passport Index, giving Emirati citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 188 destinations worldwide.
The UAE's construction sector is moving beyond rapid expansion, with developers increasingly focused on project execution, sustainability and regulatory compliance, as construction output is forecast to reach $130.8 billion within the next three years, according to a report.
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced a significant increase in the number of beneficiaries of VAT Refund Scheme for Emirati nationals building new residences during the first half. A total of 4,000 refund applications were approved in H1 over 3,100 the same period last year.
Applus+ UAE has begun rig service operations in Somalia, supporting an offshore drilling exploration programme. The company is providing testing, inspection, and certification services to ensure equipment integrity, compliance, and operational readiness in a remote offshore environment.
The UAE has clarified the eligibility criteria for its five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, which allows visitors of all nationalities to enter the country repeatedly without requiring a local sponsor or host.
