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UAE, Canada successfully conclude negotiations for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in record time
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UAE, Canada successfully conclude negotiations for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in record time

The UAE and Canada have announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), reflecting the strength and depth of their growing bilateral economic relationship....

Germany loses 15,000 jobs each month: BDI
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Germany loses 15,000 jobs each month: BDI
Renewables make up 26% of EU energy use: Eurostat
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Renewables make up 26% of EU energy use: Eurostat
Kuwait Oil Company signs $16 billion pipeline lease deal with global investor consortium

Kuwait Oil Company signs $16 billion pipeline lease deal with global investor consortium

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced Saturday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), has signed a $16 billion lease-and-lease-back agreement involving...

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Why BOUNCE is one of the UAE's favourite birthday party venues

Why BOUNCE is one of the UAE's favourite birthday party venues

Planning a children's birthday party can quickly become overwhelming. From choosing a theme and organising decorations to arranging food, games and entertainment, parents...

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Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries

Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries

President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of US trading partners just as the clock runs out on...

24 Jul 2026
Plot of land in Dubai sold for Dhs123 million

Plot of land in Dubai sold for Dhs123 million

Dubai’s real estate market on Friday recorded the sale of a plot of land in Mankhool area for Dhs123 million, according to data...

24 Jul 2026
Dubai’s off-plan market raises the bar for next-generation landmark luxury developments, MERED analysis shows

Dubai’s off-plan market raises the bar for next-generation landmark luxury developments, MERED analysis shows

Gulf Network Dubai's real estate market recorded 87,800 transactions worth AED 291.7 billion during the first half of 2026, with off-plan properties accounting...

24 Jul 2026
The top 5 essentials UAE residents expect from ride-hailing

The top 5 essentials UAE residents expect from ride-hailing

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority reported that public transport, shared mobility and taxis served 802.1 million riders in 2025, showing the scale of...

24 Jul 2026
Ajman Bank reports Dhs263 million profit before tax in H1 2026

Ajman Bank reports Dhs263 million profit before tax in H1 2026

Ajman Bank reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting net profit before tax of Dhs263 million and net profit...

24 Jul 2026
ADCB posts record H1 profit before tax of Dhs7.607 billion

ADCB posts record H1 profit before tax of Dhs7.607 billion

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) announced record profit before tax of Dhs7.607 billion for the first half of this year, up 28 per...

23 Jul 2026
'Investopia Dialogues' launched to bolster UAE-India partnership

'Investopia Dialogues' launched to bolster UAE-India partnership

Investopia launched a new edition of the ‘Investopia Dialogues’ on Thursday in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, marking its fifth consecutive edition in India. The event...

23 Jul 2026
De-Dollarization is reshaping global reserves -What it means for UAE investors

De-Dollarization is reshaping global reserves -What it means for UAE investors

A quiet but consequential shift is underway in the world's central bank vaults, and it's one that UAE investors are increasingly positioned to...

23 Jul 2026
Masdar City Free Zone expands to three offices across China with Shanghai, Shenzhen openings

Masdar City Free Zone expands to three offices across China with Shanghai, Shenzhen openings

Masdar City Free Zone (MCFZ) has opened two new representative offices in China, in Shanghai and Shenzhen, bringing its total presence in the...

23 Jul 2026
Etihad Airways, Air Peace sign interline agreement to expand connectivity across Nigeria, West Africa

Etihad Airways, Air Peace sign interline agreement to expand connectivity across Nigeria, West Africa

Etihad Airways and Air Peace, Nigeria's largest airline, have signed an interline agreement that connects the two carriers' networks, opening 20 destinations across...

23 Jul 2026
DP World, Fujairah Ports agreement boosts UAE’s position on global map

DP World, Fujairah Ports agreement boosts UAE’s position on global map

His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, received Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World, and...

23 Jul 2026
Gold slips from two-week peak

Gold slips from two-week peak

Gold ​ticked lower on Thursday, slipping from two-week highs hit in the ‌previous session. Spot gold inched 0.2 percent lower at $4,122.49 per...

23 Jul 2026
FAB delivers Dhs10.73 billion net profit in H1’26

FAB delivers Dhs10.73 billion net profit in H1’26

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2026. Net profit grew by 1 per cent yoy...

23 Jul 2026
How personalised wealth management is reshaping modern banking

How personalised wealth management is reshaping modern banking

The expectations of affluent banking customers have evolved significantly in recent years. While traditional banking services continue to play an important role, many...

23 Jul 2026
UAE aircraft registry surpasses 1,000 airlines for first time

UAE aircraft registry surpasses 1,000 airlines for first time

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the registration of aircraft No. (1001) in the UAE National Aircraft Registry, marking the...

22 Jul 2026
Oil prices jump on Iran war, global stock markets diverge

Oil prices jump on Iran war, global stock markets diverge

World oil prices jumped on Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly...

22 Jul 2026
DP World to expand UAE gateway network with new Fujairah ports

DP World to expand UAE gateway network with new Fujairah ports

FUJAIRAH: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, witnessed the signing of an agreement between DP World and...

22 Jul 2026
Mubadala, Embraer to strengthen UAE’s position in global aerospace

Mubadala, Embraer to strengthen UAE’s position in global aerospace

Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, and Embraer, a leading global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, on Wednesday signed a...

22 Jul 2026
Sheikh Khaled witnesses launch of Dhs100b Marsa Al Saadiyat development project

Sheikh Khaled witnesses launch of Dhs100b Marsa Al Saadiyat development project

His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council,...

22 Jul 2026
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Emirates flying at 90% capacity, Dubai's new airport to open in 2032: CEO

The Middle East's aviation sector is open for business, aviation executives ​representing regional businesses, including ⁠Emirates President Tim Clark, said on Tuesday, seeking...

21 Jul 2026
FTA refunds Dhs353.5m to 4,000 UAE citizens for building new residences in H1

FTA refunds Dhs353.5m to 4,000 UAE citizens for building new residences in H1

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirmed a significant increase in the number of beneficiaries of the VAT Refund Scheme for UAE nationals building...

21 Jul 2026
Patent protection in aerospace & defence by Ahmad Saleh partner, head of innovation, patents & industrial property, Al Tamimi & Company UAE

Patent protection in aerospace & defence by Ahmad Saleh partner, head of innovation, patents & industrial property, Al Tamimi & Company UAE

Military and defence related inventions may be eligible for patent protection, subject to two main conditions:- 1. The invention itself needs to be...

21 Jul 2026
Adnoc accelerates gas growth strategy with $6.2 billion FID for Umm Shaif Gas Cap

Adnoc accelerates gas growth strategy with $6.2 billion FID for Umm Shaif Gas Cap

ADNOC is accelerating its integrated global gas growth strategy with a $6.2 billion (Dhs22.6 billion) final investment decision (FID) to develop the Umm...

21 Jul 2026
Max-Hervé George expands SWI Group's AI infrastructure ambitions with $500 million US data center acquisition

Max-Hervé George expands SWI Group's AI infrastructure ambitions with $500 million US data center acquisition

SWI Group's acquisition of a significant stake in Genesis Digital Assets strengthens its position as a major transatlantic player in AI-ready digital infrastructure....

21 Jul 2026
DP World, EBRD sign €25 million green loan for Constanța Terminal

DP World, EBRD sign €25 million green loan for Constanța Terminal

DP World and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed a loan agreement of up to €25 million to support...

21 Jul 2026

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Plot of land in Dubai sold for Dhs123 million

Plot of land in Dubai sold for Dhs123 million

Dubai’s real estate market on Friday recorded the sale of a plot of land in Mankhool area for Dhs123 million, according to data...

24 Jul 2026
Ajman Bank reports Dhs263 million profit before tax in H1 2026

Ajman Bank reports Dhs263 million profit before tax in H1 2026

Ajman Bank reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting net profit before tax of Dhs263 million and net profit...

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ADCB posts record H1 profit before tax of Dhs7.607 billion

ADCB posts record H1 profit before tax of Dhs7.607 billion

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) announced record profit before tax of Dhs7.607 billion for the first half of this year, up 28 per...

23 Jul 2026
Masdar City Free Zone expands to three offices across China with Shanghai, Shenzhen openings

Masdar City Free Zone expands to three offices across China with Shanghai, Shenzhen openings

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Kuwait Oil Company signs $16 billion pipeline lease deal with global investor consortium

Kuwait Oil Company signs $16 billion pipeline lease deal with global investor consortium

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced Saturday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), has signed a $16 billion lease-and-lease-back agreement involving...

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Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries

Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries

President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of US trading partners just as the clock runs out on...

24 Jul 2026
Gold slips from two-week peak

Gold slips from two-week peak

Gold ​ticked lower on Thursday, slipping from two-week highs hit in the ‌previous session. Spot gold inched 0.2 percent lower at $4,122.49 per...

23 Jul 2026
Oil prices jump on Iran war, global stock markets diverge

Oil prices jump on Iran war, global stock markets diverge

World oil prices jumped on Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly...

22 Jul 2026