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Emirates completes retrofit of 100 aircraft in record-breaking cabin upgrade programme

Miguel Hadchity 15/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Emirates has reached a landmark milestone in its fleet-wide retrofit programme, completing comprehensive cabin overhauls on 100 aircraft, a feat the airline says represents the largest known retrofit undertaking by any carrier in the world. Since work

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UAE reaffirms commitment to counterterrorism cooperation at NATO dialogue in Brussels

Miguel Hadchity 14/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — The United Arab Emirates took part in a NATO counterterrorism dialogue held at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on July 9-10, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in combating terrorism and addressing evolving security challenges. The UAE delegation was headed by

Energy UAE

SEWA advances lighting projects across central region

Miguel Hadchity 13/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE – July 2026 – The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority is continuing efforts to implement and develop street lighting projects across all areas and residential communities in the Central Region. According to the Emirates News Agency, this comes following a defined plan and timeline as part of the vision […]

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Dubai’s economy grows 2.4% in Q1 2026 as UAE posts record foreign investment inflows

Miguel Hadchity 10/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Dubai’s economy continued its upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate’s gross domestic product reaching AED 232 billion, a 2.4 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to official figures released by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. Officials attributed

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Sharjah Finance Department marks 15 years of strategic partnership with Mashreq Bank’s NeoPay

Miguel Hadchity 09/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 —  The Central Finance Department in Sharjah has hailed its long-running strategic partnership with Mashreq Bank’s digital payments platform NeoPay as a model for successful cooperation between the government and banking sectors, as the two sides celebrated more than 15 years of collaboration. Director of the Central […]

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Etihad Airways signs interline partnership with FastJet Zimbabwe

Miguel Hadchity 08/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Etihad Airways and FastJet Zimbabwe signed a memorandum of understanding in Harare on to establish a new interline partnership, alongside a codeshare agreement and a frequent flyer loyalty program agreement. According to the Emirates News Agency, ticket sales are set to begin on August 24. The […]

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UAE business activity set to accelerate in Q3, says Standard Chartered

Miguel Hadchity 07/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Standard Chartered’s Global Research division has released new economic analysis forecasting an acceleration in UAE business activity during the third quarter of 2026, pointing to sustained strength in the country’s non-oil economy. According to the bank’s analysis, the UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index for

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ADNOC launches integrated global LNG trading platform

Miguel Hadchity 06/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced the launch of an international platform for marketing and trading liquefied natural gas, based in Abu Dhabi Global Market. According to the Emirates News Agency, the platform brings together the marketing operations of ADNOC Gas and XRG with the trading […]

News

World Bank approves $265m for Morocco’s Ifahsa pumped-storage hydro project

Miguel Hadchity 03/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved on Wednesday $265 million in financing to support the “Ifahsa” pumped-storage hydroelectric project in Morocco. In a statement, the World Bank said the Ifahsa project, located in northern Morocco, will function as a giant rechargeable “battery” for the […]

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EMARAT opens first service station in Armenia, marking entry into Yerevan market

Miguel Hadchity 02/07/2026

Photo credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Emirates National Oil Company, one of the national companies operating in the energy sector, has opened its first branded service station in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, in a move aimed at strengthening its presence in international markets as part of its external expansion strategy and efforts […]

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Egypt’s petroleum minister meets Dana Gas CEO, pledges support for expanded production

Miguel Hadchity 01/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with UAE energy companies and providing a stable, attractive investment climate to support their expansion in Egypt, with the aim of boosting oil and gas output and advancing shared […]

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AD Ports Group partners with IRH Global Trading to explore marine fuel bunkering cooperation at Khalifa Port

Miguel Hadchity 30/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — AD Ports Group has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with IRH Global Trading Limited to explore strategic cooperation opportunities in ship bunkering services and to support the use of alternative marine fuels at Khalifa Port. According to the Emirates News Agency, the MoU […]

GCC News

GCC reaffirms commitment to combating desertification, land degradation

Miguel Hadchity 29/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — GCC countries are continuing to strengthen efforts to protect land and restore degraded ecosystems, the GCC Statistical Centre confirmed, citing the bloc’s firm commitment to international environmental agreements and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The statement coincides with World Day to Combat Desertification and

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UAE investors among world’s most enthusiastic AI adopters, HSBC report finds

Miguel Hadchity 26/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Investors in the UAE rank among the most active users of artificial intelligence tools globally, including generative AI, deploying them for research and idea generation around financial and investment decisions, while still preferring human expert advice when it comes to actually pulling the trigger, according to a new […]

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Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter operations across east and southeast Asia

Miguel Hadchity 25/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Emirates SkyCargo has announced a strategic expansion of its freighter operations across East and Southeast Asia, increasing flight frequencies and broadening its service network in response to growing demand from manufacturers and exporters seeking faster access to markets in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

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Abu Dhabi Ports Group boosts stake in Global Feeder Shipping to 81%

Miguel Hadchity 24/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Abu Dhabi Ports Group has acquired an additional 30 percent ownership stake in Global Feeder Shipping for AED 1.1 billion ($300 million), bringing its total shareholding in the Dubai-based container shipping company to 81 percent. The group first acquired a 51 percent stake in GFS in February 2024, at which point […]

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Dubai Duty Free wins ‘Best Middle East Airport for Shopping’ award for 25th consecutive year

Miguel Hadchity 23/06/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Dubai Duty Free has once again claimed the title of “Best Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East” at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2026, held in Dubai,  marking the 25th consecutive year the retailer has taken home the accolade. The achievement underscores Dubai Duty Free’s leading position […]

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Dubai Chambers explores food and agriculture cooperation with Ontario

Miguel Hadchity 22/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Dubai Chambers held a meeting in Toronto with Trevor Jones, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, to explore ways of strengthening cooperation in the food and agricultural sectors between Dubai and Canada’s largest provincial economy. According to the Emirates News Agency, the meeting was attended

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UAE, France discuss boosting economic ties in tourism, SMEs, entrepreneurship

Miguel Hadchity 19/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — The UAE’s Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, met with France’s Minister Delegate for SMEs, Trade, Crafts, Tourism and Purchasing Power, Serge Papin, to discuss deepening economic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in tourism, aviation, entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprises.

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UAE takes VivaTech 2026 by storm, championing AI and the new economy on the world stage

Miguel Hadchity 18/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — The UAE is taking part of the VivaTech 2026 event, leading a delegation of nearly 20 government bodies, business incubators, and homegrown startups. According to the Emirates News Agency, Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri touched down at the forum to position the […]