Retail

ADNOC Distribution and Americana Restaurants partner to open up to 200 fast food outlets across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt

Miguel Hadchity 19/05/2026

Image Credit : WAM Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — ADNOC Distribution has announced a strategic partnership with Americana Restaurants International PLC to expand food and beverage offerings across its service station network in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Under the agreement, up to 200

UAE

UAE economy minister holds bilateral meetings with Italian and Maltese officials at Investopia Europe Milan

Miguel Hadchity 18/05/2026

Image Credit :WAM Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The UAE’s Minister of Economy and Co-Chairman of the Investopia Board of Trustees, held a series of bilateral meetings with ministers and senior government officials from Italy and Malta on the sidelines of the fourth edition of Investopia Europe – Milan, which kicked off on May […]

Energy

Mubadala Energy backs $9.75bn commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana, US

Miguel Hadchity 15/05/2026

Image Credit: WAM UAE — May 2026 — Abu Dhabi-based international energy company Mubadala Energy has announced that Caturus LLC has reached a Final Investment Decision for the Commonwealth LNG project, including the successful financial close of the $9.75 billion initiative to build a liquefied natural gas export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, with an export

Corporate

EDGE Group acquires controlling stake in Italian propulsion specialist CMD

Miguel Hadchity 14/05/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — Abu Dhabi-based defense technology conglomerate EDGE Group has signed an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Italian firm Costruzioni Motori Diesel S.p.A., marking a significant expansion of the group’s European industrial footprint. The signing ceremony took place at CMD’s facility in Atella, in the Basilicata

Logistics

Abu Dhabi Ports Group posts strong Q1 2026 results amid regional challenges

Miguel Hadchity 13/05/2026

Photo Credit: AD Ports Group Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — Abu Dhabi Ports Group reported robust financial performance in the first quarter of 2026, with revenues climbing 25 percent year-on-year to AED 5.75 billion ($1.56 billion), driven by organic growth across its maritime, shipping, and economic cities divisions. According to the Emirates News Agency, Group […]

Events

Economy Middle East Summit 2026 returns to Abu Dhabi for third edition

Miguel Hadchity 12/05/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — Economy Middle East has announced the return of its flagship economic event, the Economy Middle East Summit 2026, held in partnership with Abu Dhabi Global Market. The third edition of the summit is set to cement its standing as a premier platform for development dialogue, bringing […]

Energy UAE

UAE, Netherlands strengthen strategic partnership in energy, water and sustainability

Miguel Hadchity 11/05/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The UAE has concluded high-level talks with the Netherlands aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across energy, water sustainability, and climate resilience, as both nations prepare for the UN Water Conference 2026. According to the Emirates News Agency, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, […]

Travel

Emirates paints UAE flag across its A380 in national tribute

Miguel Hadchity 08/05/2026

Photo Credit: Emirates Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — Emirates has unveiled a new livery for one of its Airbus A380 aircraft, wrapping the fuselage of the world’s largest commercial passenger plane in a giant, full-color rendering of the UAE flag. The eye-catching design, applied to aircraft A6-EVG, extends the airline’s signature tail motif across […]

Logistics

Fujairah Free Zone hits $3.2bn in annual investment volume

Miguel Hadchity 07/05/2026

Image Credit : WAM Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The Fujairah Free Zone Authority has reached nearly AED 12 billion ($3.2 billion) in annual investment volume, its Director General Sharif Al Owais announced on the sidelines of the Make in the Emirates Forum. According to the Emirates News Agency, Al Owais attributed the milestone to […]

Finance Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia posts $33bn deficit in Q1 2026 as spending surges 20%

Miguel Hadchity 06/05/2026

Image Credit: X/@MOFKSA Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — Saudi Arabia recorded a fiscal deficit of SAR 125.7 billion ($33.5 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, as government expenditures climbed sharply while oil revenues declined, according to the quarterly budget performance report released by the Ministry of Finance. Total revenues for the January–March period reached […]

Defence & Security UAE

UAE air defenses intercept fresh Iranian strike; 13 dead, 227 wounded since war began

Miguel Hadchity 05/05/2026

Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The United Arab Emirates came under renewed Iranian attack on Monday, as its air defense systems intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles, and four drones in a single day, leaving three people with moderate injuries. The strike is the latest in a sustained Iranian offensive that has drawn fierce […]

Energy UAE

UAE withdraws from OAPEC, marking second oil alliance exit in one week

Miguel Hadchity 04/05/2026

Photo Credit: OAPEC Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The United Arab Emirates has formally withdrawn from the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, the intergovernmental body announced on Sunday, effective May 1, 2026. The exit, confirmed in a statement by OAPEC’s Secretary-General, follows the UAE’s departure from the OPEC Secretariat earlier this week, signaling

Tech

Apple reports record March quarter revenue of $111bn, fueled by iPhone 17 demand

Miguel Hadchity 01/05/2026

Photo Credit: Apple Dubai, UAE — April 2026 — Apple Inc. announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter, posting the best March quarter in the company’s history with revenue of $111.2 billion — a 17 percent increase from $95.4 billion in the same period last year. The results, driven by extraordinary demand for […]

Markets

Emirates NBD secures $750m AT1 bond in first GCC debt deal since February

Miguel Hadchity 30/04/2026

Photo credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — April 2026 — Emirates NBD has successfully priced a $750 million Additional Tier 1 capital issuance, marking the first debt capital market transaction from a GCC corporate or financial institution since late February 2026. According to the Emirates News Agency, the move follows the bank’s recent call of a […]

Energy UAE

UAE announces exit from OPEC & OPEC+ effective May 1, says time to focus on national interest

Miguel Hadchity 28/04/2026

Dubai, UAE — April 2026 — The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026. According to the Emirates News Agency, the move aligns with the UAE’s long-term strategic and economic vision, as well as the evolution of […]

Tech Travel

Emirates ushers in a new era of sky-high connectivity as first A380 equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi takes flight

Miguel Hadchity 28/04/2026

Photo Credit: Emirates Dubai, UAE — April 2026 — The Emirates A380, already celebrated as one of aviation’s most iconic aircraft, has just soared to a new technological milestone with the completion of the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi onboard. Returning to Dubai this week after undergoing installation and certification in Newquay, UK, this […]

News UAE

UAE signs biosecurity pact to strengthen food safety and diagnostic systems

Miguel Hadchity 27/04/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — April 2026 — The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance biosecurity cooperation during the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026. The agreement was formalized by Mohammed Saeed Al Nuaimi, Under-Secretary of MOCCAE, and […]

Events

Abu Dhabi delegation concludes Milan talks to boost global financial ties

Miguel Hadchity 24/04/2026

Photo Credit: WAM UAE — April 2026 — A high-level delegation from Abu Dhabi, led by ADGM, has wrapped up a series of strategic engagements in Milan, Italy, bringing together global leaders to strengthen the emirate’s position across the financial services sector. According to the Emirates News Agency, the discussions focused on reinforcing relationships with […]

Corporate

Gulf women cement role in regional development as population and job figures rise

Miguel Hadchity 23/04/2026

Photo Credit: WAM UAE — April 2026 — The Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf confirmed that women in the Gulf are strengthening their presence in the region’s development journey, supported by a youthful population base and rising labour market participation. According to a centre report, key indicators highlight […]

Events

Sharjah and Vietnam to launch joint business forum in 2026, strengthening bilateral trade ties

Miguel Hadchity 22/04/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — April 2026 — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has held discussions with the Embassy of Vietnam in the UAE aimed at boosting economic cooperation and reinforcing bilateral trade relations. During a meeting at the Sharjah Chamber’s headquarters, SCCI Chairman Abdallah Sultan Al Owais received Nguyen Thanh Diep, […]