Growth

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

35 companies win Abu Dhabi Chamber's sustainability label

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has recognised 35 companies - spanning construction and engineering, manufacturing and industrial production sectors - under its Sustainability Label programme at LIVEX 2026, citing their commitment to responsible business practices and stronger institutional performance.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Retail & Wholesale

UAE e-commerce expected to grow to $18.3bn by 2030

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

The UAE’s e-commerce market is forecast to maintain its upward trajectory at a CAGR of 9.9% between 2026 and 2030, reaching approximately AED67.2 billion ($18.3 billion) by 2030.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Miscellaneous

International Trade Centre, DHL join forces to support women SMEs in global trade

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

The International Trade Centre (ITC) and logistics major DHL have signed an agreement to deepen their long-standing collaboration supporting SMEs, particularly women-led businesses, to trade across borders. It combines ITC’s expertise in market intelligence with DHL’s global logistics network and technical expertise.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Entrepreneurs’ Organisation opens first dedicated HQ in Bahrain

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Bahrain has announced the opening of the first dedicated headquarters of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation – Bahrain (EO Bahrain), thus marking a significant milestone in the chapter’s journey and reinforcing its commitment to advancing entrepreneurship and private sector growth in the kingdom.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Global economy growing at 3% despite Gulf energy shock, says IMF

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

The global economy has proved more resilient than expected in the face of the energy supply shock triggered by the conflict in the Gulf, with global growth for 2026 holding at around 3%, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Emaar showcases expanding hospitality and leisure portfolio

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Emaar Hospitality is showcasing the continued evolution, growth, and diversification of its hospitality and leisure portfolio - From the refined luxury of Address Hotels + Resorts and Palace Hotels + Resorts to the contemporary, design-led energy of Vida Hotels and Resorts - at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

Empower net profit up 16.2pc in H1; revenue soars to $413m

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has recorded solid results for the first half of 2026 with a 16.2% jump in its net profit, while its revenue rose to AED1.52 billion ($413 million) mainly driven by the growing demand for cooling services across Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

BNW to build 10,000 new residences in UAE over next four years

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

UAE-based BNW Developments has announced plans to develop around 10,000 homes across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah over the next four years as it expands its footprint in the UAE, with Indian investors emerging as a key contributor to its growth strategy.

Finance & Capital Market

SAB Invest opens new shariah-compliant public fund

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

SAB Invest has announced the launch of a new open-ended, shariah-compliant public fund designed to provide investors with access to a concentrated portfolio of exceptional global companies expected to benefit from long-term structural growth trends backing Vision 2030's goals.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Presight delivers strong Q2 performance; revenue up 36.1pc

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Presight AI Holding, a global leader in AI and data analytics, has reported revenue growth of 36.1% for the second quarter, which soared to AED713.2 million ($194 million), while its profit after tax registered a 30.2% growth over last year despite a dynamic regional operating environment.