Uae

Energy, Oil & Gas

Fujairah signs deal to purchase Etihad Refinery gasoline production

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

The Government of Fujairah has signed an agreement with Etihad Refinery, a subsidiary of Etihad Energy Holding, to purchase the refinery’s gasoline production, supporting the development of the Emirate’s downstream energy sector.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Ewec opens registration for 20th Clean Energy Certificates auction

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has opened registration for its 20th Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) auction, supporting organisations in verifying their renewable and clean energy consumption as part of the UAE’s energy transition.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Kanoo Energy honoured with UAE’s Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Kanoo Energy, a division of The Kanoo Group, has won the 22nd Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA), one of the UAE’s highest honours for business excellence and private-sector impact.

Energy, Oil & Gas

UAE’s Global South Utilities signs energy MoU with Guyana

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has signed an MoU with Guyana Power and Light to explore energy infrastructure projects, including power generation, grid modernisation and renewable energy integration to support Guyana’s sustainable development.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

JA Resorts & Hotels welcomes UK guests following travel advice update

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

JA Resorts & Hotels is welcoming international guests after the UK Foreign Office lifted its advice against all but essential travel to the UAE. Visitors can now enjoy stays at JA Beach Hotel, JA Palm Tree Court, JA Lake View Hotel and JA Hatta Fort Hotel.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Global Muslim travel to reach 208m arrivals in 2026: report

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Global Muslim travel is forecast to reach 208 million arrivals in 2026, driven by AI-powered trip planning and digital trust. GMTI says destinations must digitise Muslim-friendly services, while the UAE ranks sixth globally among leading Muslim-friendly destinations.

Motoring

CHERY to bring Super Intelligent Parking technology to UAE

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

CHERY, a leading car manufacturer, has confirmed plans to introduce its Super Intelligent Parking technology to the UAE market, reinforcing its commitment to bringing advanced smart driving solutions to local customers.

Construction & Real Estate

Trojan unit secures $1.1bn contract to build flagship Qiddiya racecourse

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Saudi-based Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has awarded a SAR4.3 billion ($1.1 billion) construction contract to Taj Dhabi, the local unit of UAE-based Trojan Construction, for the development of a purpose-built racecourse sprawling over 1.3 million sq m on the outskirts of Riyadh, said a report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air Arabia starts Sharjah–London Gatwick service

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its new double daily non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight departed on July 4.

Finance & Capital Market

SICO completes merger of fund services unit into bank

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Bahrain-based investment bank SICO has announced the successful completion of the merger of its key subsidiary, SICO Funds Services Company, into the bank, thus marking the final phase of its strategic integration initiative designed to further boost its integrated operating model.