News UAE

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets Indian PM Modi on sidelines of G7 Summit in Évian

Miguel Hadchity 17/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, held a bilateral meeting on June 17 with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit currently underway

Travel

Etihad Airways enters its biggest-ever summer season with over 300 daily flights

Miguel Hadchity 16/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Etihad Airways has kicked off its most ambitious summer schedule to date, operating more than 300 flights a day as the airline records passenger numbers it has never seen before. The milestone comes on the back of nine new or relaunched destinations going live within days […]

UAE

UAE’s ‘Mosanaeen 2026’ jobs fair boosts industrial sector Emiratisation drive

Miguel Hadchity 15/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Abu Dhabi – The “Mosanaeen 2026” exhibition for jobs in industry and advanced technology has reinforced its role in supporting the localization of national talent, connecting Emirati citizens with employment and training opportunities in promising industrial and technological sectors, including artificial intelligence,

MIDDLE EAST

Middle East conflict drags global growth to lowest point since COVID-19 pandemic: World Bank

Miguel Hadchity 12/06/2026

Photo Credit: Reuters Dubai, UAE — June 2026 —The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is weighing heavily on the world economy, with global growth forecast to slow to 2.5 percent in 2026, the weakest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic upended economic activity six years ago. According to the World Bank Group’s latest Global Economic […]

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia lifts ban on Lebanese exports in major trade thaw

Miguel Hadchity 11/06/2026

Photo Credit: X/@LBpresidency Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Saudi Arabia has announced the resumption of Lebanese exports into the Kingdom, in a significant diplomatic and economic development that signals a renewed commitment to rebuilding bilateral ties between the two countries. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah conveyed the decision in a phone

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, Turkey sign agreements in logistics and railways

Miguel Hadchity 10/06/2026

Photo Credit: SPA Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Saudi Arabia and Turkey have signed two agreements covering logistics services and railway technology. The initial agreement centers on logistics services and operations, establishing a structure for sharing expertise, optimal methods, and coordinating sector policies and regulations across every transport mode. The second

Travel

IATA cuts global airline profit forecast in half as Middle East war disrupts industry

Miguel Hadchity 09/06/2026

Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — The International Air Transport Association has slashed its global airline profit outlook for 2026, projecting combined industry net profit of $23 billion as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and a surge in jet fuel prices reshape the financial landscape for carriers worldwide. The revised figures, roughly half […]

Events

Sharjah Expo Centre draws more than 500k visitors in first half of 2026

Miguel Hadchity 05/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 —The Sharjah Expo Centre has attracted more than 500,000 visitors during the first half of 2026, drawn to over 30 specialized economic, commercial, and community exhibitions and events featuring around 1,900 exhibitors from 45 countries worldwide. The milestone figures reflect significant growth rates that have cemented the […]

Real Estate

UAE tops global real Estate investment rankings, survey finds

Miguel Hadchity 04/06/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — The UAE has retained its position as one of the world’s most attractive real estate investment destinations despite recent regional challenges, according to a new global survey conducted by Arada Group. The “Arada UAE Real Estate Investment Index,” prepared by US-based research firm Penta Group, ranked the […]

Sport

FIFA Unveils Final Squads for 2026 World Cup as Record 1,248 Players Named

Miguel Hadchity 03/06/2026

Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — FIFA has officially released the final squads for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with a record 1,248 players representing 48 national teams. The tournament will be the largest in World Cup history, featuring 104 matches, a reflection of the competition’s […]

Corporate Space

Honeywell to split into two companies, unveils new brand identities

Miguel Hadchity 02/06/2026

Photo Credit: Honeywell Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Honeywell announced the brand names and visual identities for the two independent, publicly traded companies it will become when it spins off its aerospace division at the end of this month. According to a press release, the automation business will retain the Nasdaq ticker “HON” and […]

UAE

DEWA inaugurates 1,994 new distribution stations in 2025

Miguel Hadchity 01/06/2026

Image credit : DEWA  Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has announced the commissioning of 1,994 new 11-kilovolt distribution stations in 2025, up from 1,530 stations in 2024 — a year-on-year increase of more than 30 percent.  According to the Emirates News Agency, managing director and CEO of DEWA, said […]

Lebanon

Here’s everything you need to know about ferry crossings from Lebanon to Cyprus, Turkey, and Syria

Miguel Hadchity 29/05/2026

Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — Lebanon is set to reconnect with the sea this June with the Cedar Waves ferry offering sailing from Jounieh Port, marking the country’s first regular passenger sea link in roughly two decades. The service, operated by Abou Merhi Group, will launch on June 19 with an inaugural crossing to […]

Lebanon

“Unlike Your Ex, We Know Communication”: This billboard made Lebanon’s morning commute a little too relatable

Miguel Hadchity 29/05/2026

Photo Credit: instagram.com/roudyjido Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — Billboards have gone up across Lebanon bearing a simple, disarming message: “Unlike your ex, we know communication.” The campaign, by regional agency Silver Bullet, is drawing attention not just for its humor but for what it reflects about how communications firms in the region are rethinking […]

Transport

Global air travel records first post-Covid decline as Iran war grounds Middle East carriers: IATA

Miguel Hadchity 29/05/2026

Dubai, UAE — May 2026 —Global air passenger traffic fell 3.4 percent year-on-year in April, marking the first contraction since the post-pandemic recovery, as the ongoing conflict in Iran continued to devastate aviation across the Middle East. According to the International Air Transport Association, industry-wide revenue passenger kilometers totalled 748 billion for the

News UAE

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development marks Africa day with major infrastructure milestones across the continent

Miguel Hadchity 26/05/2026

Photo Credit: ADFD Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has marked Africa Day with an update on the progress of three major road infrastructure projects across the continent, underscoring its commitment to sustainable development in partner nations. According to the Emirates News Agency, the Fund reported significant advancement across its […]

News UAE

UAE trade minister highlights nation’s role as global trade hub amid regional tensions

Miguel Hadchity 25/05/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi participated in a high-level dialogue session in the Czech capital, Prague, titled “The Wave Effect: How the Conflict with Iran is Shaping Global Economies and Policies,” where he outlined the UAE’s response to disruptions affecting global trade […]

Economy UAE

UAE economy proves resilience amid regional challenges, says minister

Miguel Hadchity 22/05/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The UAE continues to cement an economic model built on openness, continuity, and adaptability, the country’s Minister of Economy and Tourism said on Friday, asserting that the national economy has demonstrated its ability to maintain competitiveness and stability despite geopolitical pressures and regional turbulence.

GCC

UK becomes first G7 nation to strike trade deal with Gulf bloc

Miguel Hadchity 21/05/2026

Photo Credit: GCC General Secretariat Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The Gulf Cooperation Council and the United Kingdom formally concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement, with senior officials from both sides signing a Joint Statement in London marking the end of years of talks. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC, and […]

Events

COP31 President calls for urgent global push on electrification

Miguel Hadchity 20/05/2026

Image Credit : COP 31 Presidency Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The president-designate of COP31 has called for a sweeping acceleration of global electrification, warning that decarbonizing power generation alone will not be enough to meet the world’s climate commitments. Speaking at the Copenhagen Climate Ministers’ Meeting on Wednesday, Murat Kurum — Turkey’s