News UAE

UAE–Vietnam CEPA enters into force, boosting bilateral trade and investment ties

News Editor 03/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam has officially entered into force, marking a major milestone in strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries. The agreement is designed to remove trade barriers,

GCC Tech

Egypt to Host the Region’s First Major AI Summit Under Patronage of President El-Sisi

News Editor 03/02/2026

Ai Everything MEA Egypt reflects Egypt’s national agenda to harness AI for economic growth – creating jobs, future industries, and opportunities for a new generation Cairo, Egypt – 2 February 2026: In a defining milestone for Egypt’s digital transformation and its expanding leadership in the global technology landscape, the inaugural edition of Ai Everything Middle

Transport UAE

Dubai to launch Glydways autonomous transit network this year

News Editor 03/02/2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is preparing to roll out a new autonomous mobility network later this year, as part of ongoing efforts to ease congestion and expand smart transport options across the emirate. The system, developed by Glydways, is expected to begin operations with a pilot phase within the next four months, according to […]

News UAE

GCC and Middle East set for next wave of global investment, leaders say

News Editor 02/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM The GCC and wider Middle East are positioning themselves for a new surge of global investment, particularly across AI and technology-led sectors, as business-friendly policies and innovation-focused regulation continue to attract capital and talent. The outlook was shared by regional and international business leaders speaking at the ninth edition of

News UAE

Kuwait readies 1,700 mosques for Ramadan prayers

News Editor 02/02/2026

Image Credit : Reuters Kuwait is finalising preparations at around 1,700 mosques nationwide to welcome worshippers for Taraweeh and late-night prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, according to local media reports. Departments at the Kuwait Ministry of Islamic Affairs are completing maintenance and readiness works across the country’s six governorates. Efforts include

Saudi Arabia

Women Leaders Summit & Awards 2026 – KSA Announces Its Landmark 7th Edition in Riyadh

News Editor 02/02/2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2–4 February 2026 Sheraton Riyadh Hotel & Towers The Women Leaders Summit & Awards 2026 – KSA, one of the Middle East’s most respected leadership platforms, will return to Riyadh for its 7th edition, convening influential women leaders, senior government officials, global policymakers, and industry decision-makers from across the region and

Finance

Dubai hosts Tenth Annual Arab Fiscal Forum ahead of World Governments Summit 2026

News Editor 02/02/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Tenth Annual Arab Fiscal Forum opened on Tuesday at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, bringing together senior policymakers and economic leaders from across the region to discuss the future of fiscal policy in the Arab world. Organised by the Ministry of Finance in cooperation with the Arab Monetary Fund and the […]

News UAE

Ras Al Khaimah signs deal for largest wastewater infrastructure project

News Editor 30/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Ras Al Khaimah has taken a major step in strengthening its environmental infrastructure with the signing of a long-term sewage treatment agreement to develop the emirate’s largest wastewater project to date. The Government of Ras Al Khaimah, represented by the Public Services Department, has entered into a Sewage Treatment Agreement with […]

News UAE

UAE President grants Saeed Al Eter rank of Minister

News Editor 30/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree granting Saeed Mohammed Saif Al Eter Al Dhanhani the rank of Minister. The decree takes effect from the date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Saeed Al Eter currently serves as Chairman of […]

Entertainment

Marine Sports Festival for People of Determination concludes in Abu Dhabi

News Editor 30/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Abu Dhabi’s Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, in collaboration with the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, has concluded the Marine Sports Festival for People of Determination, delivering a day of competitive sport and community engagement in an inclusive setting. The festival featured a series of marine competitions, including the Beach

NEWS DESK

Exito Media Concepts Presents the 31st Edition of the Future Industry Summit – Saudi Arabia 2026

News Editor 29/01/2026

Powered by the Saudi Manufacturing Show Redefining Manufacturing’s Tomorrow 12th February 2026, Riyadh Marriott Hotel Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing sector is entering a pivotal phase of transformation, driven by rapid advancements in smart factory technologies, AI-led automation, industrial IoT, robotics, and data-driven operations—all aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030

NEWS DESK

Exito Media Concepts Announces the 44th Edition of the Enterprise Tech Summit – Saudi Arabia 2026

News Editor 29/01/2026

Powered by the Digital Transformation Summit Driving Saudi Arabia’s Shift Toward a Smart, Connected, and Digitally Advanced Economy 11th February 2026, Riyadh Marriott Hotel Saudi Arabia is undergoing a defining phase in its digital transformation journey, powered by rapid advancements in AI adoption, cloud modernization, smart governance, and large-scale digitization

News UAE

Saudi Arabia suspends job title changes for expatriates in roles reserved for nationals

News Editor 29/01/2026

Image Credit : Bloomberg Saudi Arabia has begun restricting changes to certain job titles held by expatriate workers, as part of a wider push to reserve key roles for nationals and tighten labour market controls. According to updates published on the official Qiwa labour platform, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has suspended […]

News UAE

Dubai Metro fines: Penalties range from Dh100 to Dh2,000 for rule violations

News Editor 29/01/2026

Image Credit : RTA Dubai: Rushing onto a Dubai Metro train and realising you are in the wrong cabin is a familiar moment for many commuters. While some mistakes are minor, ignoring Dubai Metro rules can result in fines starting from Dh100 and rising to Dh2,000 for serious safety breaches. The Roads and Transport Authority […]

NEWS DESK

Global EPC Project Leaders Forum 2026 to Drive Saudi Arabia’s Mega Project Execution

News Editor 29/01/2026

11–12 February 2026 | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tagline: The National Platform for EPC Collaboration, Innovation, and Large Scale Project Delivery The Global EPC Project Leaders Forum 2026, scheduled for 11 and 12 February 2026 at JW Marriott Riyadh, will bring together senior decision-makers, consultants, contractors, and technology providers from the engineering,

Qatar Travel

Win free flight tickets inside Fortnite: Qatar Airways launches virtual Doha

News Editor 29/01/2026

Photo Credit: Qatar Airways Doha: Qatar Airways has unveiled its first-ever digital destination inside the global online game Fortnite, offering players a chance to explore Doha virtually and win real-world travel rewards, including free flights. The experience, titled QVerse Island, places players inside a digital version of Hamad International Airport, before guiding

News UAE

Dubai road congestion: RTA rolls out rapid traffic upgrades

News Editor 28/01/2026

Image Credit :RTA Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 67 rapid traffic improvement projects across the emirate in 2025, delivering measurable gains in traffic flow, road capacity and safety as the city responds to rising mobility demands driven by urban growth. The programme covered 46 upgrades at critical points on major arterial roads […]

News UAE

Etihad Rail tests UAE’s first magnetic levitation rail system

News Editor 28/01/2026

Image Credit : Etihad Rail Dubai: Etihad Rail has conducted the Middle East’s first trial of magnetic levitation rail technology, marking a significant step forward in the UAE’s transport and logistics ambitions. The pilot project is being carried out in partnership with IronLev, an Italian technology firm specialising in advanced rail solutions. The trial took […]

Real Estate UAE

Dubai to build world’s first street made of gold

News Editor 28/01/2026

Photo Crediet : Dubai Gold District Dubai is set to construct the world’s first street made of gold, a landmark project to be developed within the emirate’s newly launched Gold District. The announcement was made as Ithra Dubai officially unveiled the Gold District, with further details on the gold-built street expected to be revealed in […]

News UAE

UAE launches ICAS, cutting international judicial cooperation time to minutes

News Editor 27/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM The UAE’s Ministry of Justice has launched the International Cooperation Administration System (ICAS), a fully digital platform that reduces the time needed to exchange international cooperation requests from three to seven days to just five minutes. The new system eliminates paper-based transactions entirely and standardises procedures across federal