Dubai Times

Abu Dhabi Exhibition Company Prepares for Busy Autumn Conference Season

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company completed preparations for an autumn calendar featuring major international conferences and trade shows covering defense, energy, financial technology and medical technology.

Emirates Links Bicester Village Shopping With Direct Home Delivery to UAE Customers

Emirates partnered with Bicester Village to combine online luxury shopping with home delivery in the United Arab Emirates through the airline’s Emirates Delivers logistics service.

PureHealth Expands International Healthcare Portfolio Through Western Acquisitions

PureHealth completed equity acquisitions in overseas medical research facilities as it expands its international healthcare operations and seeks to strengthen the UAE’s position in clinical research and pharmaceutical innovation.

Dubai Courts See More International Commercial and Digital Economy Disputes

The Dubai International Financial Centre Courts handled hundreds of opt-in commercial and digital economy cases involving parties from twenty-two overseas jurisdictions during the first half of 2026, underscoring the emirate’s role in cr...

Emaar Reports Record Off-Plan Sales Across Major Dubai Developments

Emaar Properties said its latest luxury villa and residential tower launches attracted unprecedented investor demand, reflecting continued capital inflows into Dubai’s prime residential market.

Aldar Begins Construction of Sustainable Waterfront Community in Abu Dhabi

Aldar Properties broke ground on a large residential development featuring net-zero energy buildings, mangrove conservation areas and integrated smart-transit networks.

Abu Dhabi Approves Solar-Powered Desalination Plant to Strengthen Water Security

Abu Dhabi energy authorities approved a solar-powered seawater reverse osmosis facility designed to expand potable water reserves while reducing the emissions associated with conventional thermal desalination.

UAE Banks Maintain Strong Capital and Liquidity Buffers, Central Bank Says

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates reported that commercial banks continued to maintain high capital and liquidity ratios, remaining well above international regulatory requirements.

UAE Expands AI Diagnostics Across Government Hospitals

The Ministry of Health and Prevention deployed machine-learning diagnostic software across government medical centers to support earlier cancer detection and streamline patient triage.

UAE Updates Residency Rules to Attract Global Technology Talent

The federal government introduced revised executive visa regulations aimed at speeding residency approvals for digital nomads and specialized technology workers, reinforcing the country’s push to attract international skilled professionals.

UAE Advances Autonomous Air Mobility Trials With Expanded Dubai Test Corridors

Dubai aviation authorities approved expanded testing corridors for commercial drone deliveries and passenger air taxis, moving the emirate closer to its goal of commercial autonomous urban transport networks by the end of the decade.

EGA Signs Long-Term European Contracts for Low-Carbon Aluminum

Emirates Global Aluminium secured export agreements to supply certified sustainable, solar-produced aluminum to European automakers seeking to reduce emissions across their vehicle supply chains.

DP World Completes Jebel Ali Port Upgrades to Improve Mega-Vessel Handling

DP World completed berth deepening and automated crane integration at Jebel Ali Port, with the upgrades designed to improve container handling efficiency along major Asia-Europe maritime trade routes.

Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus Reports 95% Surge in AI and Deep-Tech Startups

The Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus recorded a fifty-seven percent increase in new company registrations during the first half of 2026, with artificial intelligence and deep-tech ventures rising ninety-five percent.

Mubadala Expands Investment in European Clean Energy and Grid Infrastructure

Mubadala Investment Company finalized joint ventures to finance utility-scale renewable energy projects and grid modernization across Western Europe as part of its longer-term effort to decarbonize its investment portfolio.

ADNOC Listed Companies Report $25.3 Billion in First-Half Revenue

Publicly listed companies within the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company portfolio generated $25.3 billion in revenue in the first half of 2026, supported by operational efficiency, disciplined execution and expanding international downstream...

Dubai Real Estate Market Attracts 186 New Development Companies in Seven Months

Data from the Dubai Land Department showed that one hundred eighty-six new real estate development companies entered Dubai’s market between January and mid-August 2026, highlighting continued investor activity and demand across the emira...

Abu Dhabi and Dubai Strengthen Global Investment and Business Links Across Finance and Industry

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange introduced new digital market-making frameworks and cross-border depository links to attract international institutional capital, while Dubai’s economic zones and courts reported continued growth in busi...

Dubai Economic Zones Reach 96% Occupancy as Active Company Numbers Rise

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority reported average occupancy of ninety-six percent across its three main business ecosystems in the first half of 2026, while the number of registered active companies increased thirteen percent.

ADNOC Gas Awards $8.2 Billion in Contracts for Rich Gas Development Expansion

ADNOC Gas awarded engineering, procurement and construction contracts worth $8.2 billion for the next phases of its Rich Gas Development project, taking planned investment in the program to $13.2 billion and targeting a sixty percent inc...

UAE Suspends Trade and Financial Transactions With Iran After Ballistic Missile Detections

The United Arab Emirates announced an immediate and indefinite suspension of commercial activity, trade exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after air defenses detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory tow...

UAE Residents Plan Extended National Day Breaks With Strategic Annual Leave

Travel agencies are reporting increased bookings as residents plan around the 2026 National Day holiday, with some able to create a nine-day break by using two or three days of annual leave.

Dubai International Holy Quran Award 2026 Offers $1 Million Prize Pool

The annual international competition has sharply increased its financial prizes, attracting Islamic scholars and Quran reciters from around the world to Dubai.

UAE Sports for All Federation Launches Summer Festival in Fujairah

The weeks-long programme at Zayed Sports Complex is promoting active lifestyles and broader participation in sport among families and residents during the August summer season.

Lebanese Singer Marilyne Naaman Makes Dubai Opera Debut

Marilyne Naaman brought a blend of traditional Arabic music and contemporary Western pop to Dubai Opera for a high-profile performance following her appearances on The Voice France and regional television dramas.

Emirati Fighter Rakan Alyammahi Wins Gold at IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi

Alyammahi won the 44-kilogram division as the UAE Mixed Martial Arts National Team raised its overall medal tally to 17 at the youth world championships in Abu Dhabi.

UAE to Overhaul Nafis Salary Support Rules for Emiratis in Private Sector

The government is preparing regulatory changes to the Emiratisation programme for September, including stricter compliance requirements and revised financial support brackets for UAE nationals employed by private companies.

Middle East Event Show Opens in Dubai With Focus on AI, Resilience and Sustainable Procurement

More than 6,000 professionals gathered at Dubai World Trade Centre for the regional experiential marketing and live entertainment exhibition, where discussions focused on artificial intelligence, productivity and carbon certification.

Bitcoin.com to Integrate UAE-Regulated USDU Stablecoin Into Its Wallet

Bitcoin.com is partnering with Universal Digital to integrate USDU, a dollar-referenced stablecoin registered with Abu Dhabi Global Market and the Central Bank of the UAE, into its wallet.

Bybit Expands Traditional Finance Derivatives With Access to Pre-IPO Assets

The Dubai-based crypto exchange has added more than 200 traditional finance derivatives, giving cryptocurrency traders round-the-clock access to global equities, commodities and selected pre-IPO shares in artificial intelligence and robo...

Abu Dhabi Luxury Property Buyers Shift Toward Waterfront Communities and Long-Term Value

International developer MERED says wealthy investors are increasingly seeking integrated communities, premium amenities and walkable environments across Al Reem, Yas and Saadiyat islands.

Blockchain Property Ownership and Agentic AI Expected to Reshape UAE Real Estate Market

Industry experts expect greater use of tokenized property ownership and autonomous artificial intelligence systems as Dubai advances plans to digitize $16 billion in real estate transactions by 2033.

Fakhruddin Properties Unveils Dubai Residential Project Combining AI, Robotics and Smart Wellness

The new development in Dubai Land is set to feature artificial intelligence, autonomous robotics and smart wellness technologies as the project prepares for presentation at the International Property Show 2026.

UAE Forecast Warns of 50°C Heat, Rain and Blowing Dust Across Parts of the Country

The National Centre of Meteorology expects temperatures to reach 50 degrees Celsius in inland areas, alongside convective clouds, sudden showers and winds of up to 40 kilometers per hour that could raise dust across eastern and southern ...

Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Report 96 Percent Occupancy as Companies and Employment Grow

Dubai Integrated Economic Zones reported a 13 percent increase in registered companies and a 24 percent rise in its workforce across Dubai Airport Freezone, Silicon Oasis and CommerCity, with occupancy reaching 96 percent.

Dubai Adds 186 New Real Estate Developers in Seven Months as Property Competition Intensifies

The Dubai Land Department recorded the entry of about 25 new property development companies a month in 2026, expanding competition and the supply of off-plan residential projects.

Coinbase Secures Abu Dhabi License to Launch Digital Tokenization Center

Coinbase has obtained a financial services license from Abu Dhabi Global Market to establish a center focused on tokenized securities, linking blockchain infrastructure with traditional capital markets.

UAE Attracts Record AED 177.3 Billion in Foreign Direct Investment Ahead of AIM Congress

The UAE attracted AED 177.3 billion in foreign direct investment, lifting the country to ninth place globally as Dubai prepares to host the 15th Annual Investment Meeting Congress in September.

Dubai Ranks Second Globally for Artificial Intelligence Adoption and Smart-City Development

Boston Consulting Group’s Intelligent Cities Index placed Dubai second among 61 cities, citing the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into government services, business infrastructure and digital initiatives.

UAE Airfares Expected to Stay Elevated Through 2026 as Regional Airspace Disruptions Persist

Higher fuel costs, longer flight routes and reduced airline capacity could keep fares five to ten percent above pre-war expectations for passengers traveling through Gulf aviation hubs, according to a new economic report.