Uae

Energy, Oil & Gas

UAE could raise oil capacity beyond 5m bpd, says Adnoc Drilling

Tue, 12 May 2026

Adnoc Drilling is prepared to support an increase in the UAE’s oil production capacity beyond the planned 5 million barrels per day by 2027, pending approval from the government, the company’s Chief Financial Officer told Reuters.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

RAK Ceramics delivers resilient Q1 2026 performance, revenue down slightly

Tue, 12 May 2026

RAK Ceramics, one of the world’s leading ceramics brands, delivered a resilient first-quarter performance in 2026, supported by robust demand across the UAE and Bangladesh.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sohar Titanium project reaches production stage

Tue, 12 May 2026

Sohar Titanium project in Oman has reached 90 per cent completion, marking its transition into the final development phase, said DUBAL Holding, the Dubai Government’s investment arm in commodities and industrial sectors.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Pullman Al Marjan Island nears major 2027 relaunch

Mon, 11 May 2026

Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island has entered the final phase of its transformation following earlier public area upgrades. The resort temporarily closed on May 1, 2026 and is scheduled to reopen in early 2027 as a revamped UAE destination.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE hospitality sector reaffirms resilience at exclusive FHS gathering

Mon, 11 May 2026

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) luncheon, hosted by The Bench at XU restaurant with RIKAS Hospitality Group, brought together over 50 UAE hospitality leaders, reinforcing industry unity and resilience.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Adnoc expands downstream projects to boost UAE manufacturing

Mon, 11 May 2026

Adnoc is accelerating Ruwais’ industrial transformation through AED200 billion ($55 billion) in planned project awards for 2026-2028, expanding downstream investments, strengthening In-Country Value, and supporting the UAE’s Make it in the Emirates industrial growth initiative.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE non-oil trade with Türkiye crosses $45 billion

Sun, 10 May 2026

The UAE's non-oil foreign trade with Türkiye surpassed $45.2 billion in 2025, marking a 15.5% year-on-year increase, it was revealed as a top level official delegation visited Türkiye to expand the relationship.

IT & Telecommunications

UAE ranks first globally in AI adoption says Microsoft report

Sun, 10 May 2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has further strengthened its global position in the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, ranking first worldwide with a rate of 70.1 percent among the working-age population during the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft AI Diffusion Report for Q1 2026.

Education, HR & Training

UAE announces in-person learning from Monday

Sun, 10 May 2026

The UAE Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have announced the resumption of in-person learning.

Construction & Real Estate

ALEC Holdings posts $1.25bn Q1 revenue, up 87%; net profit doubles

Sun, 10 May 2026

ALEC Holdings, a market-leading diversified engineering and construction group with operations focused on large-scale, complex and iconic buildings and energy projects in the UAE and the KSA, reported a strong set of results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 2026).