EGYPT UAE

Egypt, ADNOC Drilling explore strategic partnership to boost oil and gas well drilling

Miguel Hadchity 24/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, met with Abdulla Attia Al-Mesbah, CEO of ADNOC Drilling, to discuss opportunities for strategic partnerships between the company and Egypt’s petroleum sector,

News UAE

Abu Dhabi launches new generation of smart, specialized ambulances

Miguel Hadchity 21/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority today held a launch ceremony at the Department’s headquarters for a new generation of smart, specialized ambulances, integrating them into the Unified Medical Operations Centre system to help speed up and improve […]

Business UAE

Sharjah Chamber, South Korean embassy discuss preparations for Seoul business mission

Miguel Hadchity 20/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has held talks with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to finalize preparations for a business delegation to Seoul, scheduled to run from August 23 to 30. The mission will be led by Haleima Hameed Al Owais, a […]

Iraq

Iraq approves plan to export crude oil through global and local firms

Miguel Hadchity 19/08/2026

Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Iraq’s government approved a plan to export crude oil through specialized international and domestic companies via multiple outlets, with contracts running for three-month terms starting September 1. The decision came during a session held Tuesday evening chaired by Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi. The government recommended adopting a pricing

SYRIA UAE

DP World completes major milestone in $800 million Tartus port upgrade

Miguel Hadchity 18/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — DP World has completed a key phase of its $800 million investment programme to modernize Tartus port in Syria, delivering three mobile harbor cranes expected to boost cargo handling capacity by 40 percent. According to the Emirates News Agency, the crane delivery marks the first phase […]

News UAE

Dubai customs drives UAE competitiveness gains in 2026 report

Miguel Hadchity 17/08/2026

Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Dubai Customs’ efficiency helped push the UAE up in global competitiveness rankings, with the emirate directly influencing seven trade-related indicators and partially affecting 62 others, a new report shows. The 2026 competitiveness report, based on 30 global studies and 69 indicators, found the UAE’s top-10 percent global rankings rose […]

News UAE

The UAE’s youth are the first line of defense and driving force behind the nation’s future, says Frontline Heroes

Miguel Hadchity 14/08/2026

Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — The Frontline Heroes office has affirmed that Emirati youth stand today at the forefront of protecting the nation’s gains, describing them as the real engine behind the UAE’s broad development push as the country looks ahead with confidence. Marking International Youth Day, the office said in a statement that […]

Finance UAE

Emirati youth investments in Sharjah real estate reach $1bn

Miguel Hadchity 13/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Emirati youth have poured AED 4.3 billion ($1.17 billion) into Sharjah’s real estate sector as of August 2026, according to a statistical report released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department to coincide with International Youth Day. The cumulative figure reflects 7,052 traded properties held by

Events UAE

Dubai set to host MEBAA 2026 as global business aviation leaders confirm participation

Miguel Hadchity 12/08/2026

Image Credit : WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Dubai will welcome an elite roster of the world’s leading business and private aviation companies at the 11th edition of the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation show, scheduled to run from December 8-10 at the Dubai Airshow Site in Dubai World Central. The […]

News UAE

ADNOC Logistics & Services reports record Q2 and H1 2026 results, raises full-year guidance

Miguel Hadchity 11/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — ADNOC Logistics & Services PLC announced record results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, beating market expectations and underscoring the company’s operational resilience amid strong performance in services that help deliver energy products from the UAE to global markets. The company posted

Finance UAE

ADNOC Gas reports Q2 2026 net income of $665m, beating guidance despite regional disruptions

Miguel Hadchity 10/08/2026

Photo Credit: Adnoc Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — ADNOC Gas plc announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on Monday, posting net income of AED 2.44 billion ($665 million), surpassing the company’s guided range of AED 1.47 billion to AED 2.20 billion, despite what the company described as exceptional external disruptions […]

News Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Harfi Co. signs 760MW solar deal with Syria

Miguel Hadchity 07/08/2026

Photo Credit: SPA Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Three Power Purchase Agreements were signed Wednesday in Damascus between Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Ahmed Al-Harfi Company and the Syrian Electricity Company, advancing 760 MW of solar capacity under Saudi Ministry of Energy supervision. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the agreements cover Al-Harfi Company’s development of

SYRIA

Deir ez-Zor International Airport reopens after 14-year closure

Miguel Hadchity 06/08/2026

Photo Credit: SANA Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport announced Wednesday that Deir ez-Zor International Airport has reopened following the completion of maintenance and rehabilitation work, resuming both domestic and international flights after a shutdown of roughly 14 years. According to

Jordan News

Jordan, US sign first strategic goals agreement worth $354.6 million

Miguel Hadchity 05/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Jordan’s Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation has signed a four-year Strategic Goals Agreement governing bilateral cooperation with the United States, marking the first such agreement with the current US administration. The agreement, valued at $354.6 million, aligns with Washington’s new direction on foreign

Events UAE

Dubai to host 22nd edition of International Property Show in September

Miguel Hadchity 04/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Dubai will host the 22nd edition of the International Property Show from September 7 to 9 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in strategic partnership with the Dubai Land Department. The event is expected to draw wide participation from investors, real estate developers, government entities, financial […]

Energy UAE

AI transformation delivers tangible results, cuts insurance refund time to 8 mins: DEWA CEO

Miguel Hadchity 03/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is reaping concrete benefits from its strategic roadmap to become the world’s first AI-native utility, according to Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA. According to the Emirates News Agency, Al Tayer highlighted a series of measurable achievements driven […]

Economy UAE

Nasdaq Dubai lists $13.8bn in fixed income instruments in H1 2026

Miguel Hadchity 31/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Nasdaq Dubai recorded 33 new fixed income listings worth a combined $13.8 billion in the first half of 2026, with issuers ranging from sovereign entities and multilateral organizations to financial institutions and corporates. According to the Emirates News Agency, UAE-based issuers accounted for 57 percent of […]

News UAE

UAE and Egypt sign deal to gradually expand air traffic rights over five years

Miguel Hadchity 30/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — The United Arab Emirates and Egypt have agreed to progressively expand air transport rights between the two countries over the next five years, in a move reflecting the depth of bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation in the aviation sector and air connectivity between the two nations. […]

Crypto UAE

Emirates launches Crypto.com Pay for flight bookings

Miguel Hadchity 29/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Emirates has officially launched Crypto.com Pay, allowing customers to use the digital payment service when booking flights through the airline’s website and mobile app. The rollout marks the culmination of a partnership first announced in July 2025, when the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to […]

News UAE

UAE ministry registers first Indian-owned family business in unified family companies registry

Miguel Hadchity 28/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Dubai-based Sellforce International, a subsidiary of RAJ Group, has become the first Indian family-owned company to be listed in the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism’s Unified Registry for Family Companies, the ministry announced Monday. The registration certificate was presented in the presence of Abdulla bin […]