Photo Credit: WAM The DDMT, Siemens Partner to Advance Digital Urban Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi epartment of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Siemens to strengthen digital urban infrastructure, municipal data capabilities, utilities and
Photo Credit: WAM The Board of Directors of the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has reviewed the authority’s financial, investment and institutional performance, along with progress on major strategic initiatives, during its fourth meeting of 2026. The meeting was chaired by Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori, Chairman of GPSSA’s Board of Directors, and
Photo Credit: WAM The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has launched “Don’t Get Played”, a month-long cybersecurity awareness campaign aimed at helping the public identify scams and respond more safely to suspicious digital activity. Running throughout October as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the campaign encourages residents to follow a simple rule before
Photo Credit: WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and RAKBANK have introduced a new banking service allowing eligible RAKEZ businesses to open a RAKBANK Business Current Account within 60 minutes, marking a first for the UAE. The service is available to qualifying new and existing companies holding a RAKEZ trade licence and is aimed […]
Changing economics and demographics unlock new opportunities for developers and investors Dubai, UAE, 30 September 2026 – Student accommodation and senior living concepts are key to shaping the GCC’s real estate sector over the next decade, according to leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. These and other concepts like serviced living,
New agreements across six countries take Aleph Hospitality closer to its target of managing 100 hotels by 2029 Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, Dubai , 30 September 2026: Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has secured 1,330 keys so far this year, across nine properties in six countries. […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services has announced that it will unveil SANAD, a new off-road, multi-mission emergency response vehicle, at EMS World Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Designed in Dubai, SANAD will be showcased during the event from 30 September to 2 October at the Orange County Convention Centre. The vehicle will […]
Photo Credit: WAM Aldar and Arada have announced a strategic partnership covering major development opportunities on Yas Island and at Seih Sdeirah in Abu Dhabi, with a combined value of approximately AED15 billion. The partnership includes a joint venture to develop a large-scale mixed-use community at Seih Sdeirah, located near the Abu Dhabi-Dubai border, as […]
Photo Credit : WAM The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced petrol and diesel prices for October 2026, with rates increasing across all fuel categories compared with September. The new prices, which will take effect from 1 October, were approved under the UAE’s monthly fuel pricing mechanism, which takes into account movements in global energy […]
Dubai, UAE, 29 September 2026: Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026 has officially opened in Dubai today, with an esteemed line up of speakers addressing 1,000 delegates from 50 countries across the globe on the first day of the Middle East’s most influential hospitality investment forum. The 2026 edition of FHS World kicked off with […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai is set to host the inaugural conference examining the role of financial institutions in implementing the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy 2025–2031 on Wednesday, September 30. The event is being organised by Al Masraf, the Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade, in collaboration with the UAE Banks Federation […]
Photo Cedit: WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), in partnership with the Arab Planning Institute in Kuwait and The Gulf Consultant for Consultations, Training and Research in Dubai, has organised a scientific conference examining the future of finance and international trade amid growing global protectionism. The Finance and International Trade in the
This third hotel agreement cements long-term partnership between Aleph Hospitality and West F5 Investments LLC Dubai, UAE, 29 September 2026: Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has officially taken over operation of the landmark hotel Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan. The transition, effective since 1 July 2026,
Photo Credit: WAM ASAS Real Estate, the real estate arm of Sharjah Islamic Bank, has announced the release of a new selection of residential and commercial plots at the Muhadhab development in Sharjah. Strategically located along Emirates Road, a major transport corridor connecting Sharjah with other emirates, the project offers buyers convenient accessibility alongside
Photo Credit: WAM The United Arab Emirates hosted a Youth Dialogue on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81), bringing together young people from around the world to discuss major global challenges and the role of youth in shaping solutions. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy […]
Ahead of FHS World 2026 in Dubai this week, global investors describe a market pricing risk more carefully, where execution and destination strength decide where capital goes Dubai, UAE, 28 September 2026: As some of the world’s leading figures in hospitality investment prepare to gather at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai tomorrow for Future Hospitality Summit – […]
Photo Credit: WAM Rabdan Academy has secured international accreditation for its MSc Systems Engineering Specialising in Defence programme from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), acting on behalf of the Engineering Council UK. The accreditation strengthens the programme’s international academic and professional recognition while providing graduates with
Photo Credit: WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group) has signed an agreement with JINGDONG Property, the infrastructure investment and asset management arm of JD.com, Inc., to develop a major logistics facility in KEZAD Area A – Al Ma’mourah. The new development will span approximately 150,000 square metres of warehousing space, with completion expected […]
Photo Credit : WAM Oil prices moved lower on Friday, giving back some of the gains recorded in the previous session when crude benchmarks climbed to their highest levels in a week. Brent crude futures fell 87 cents, or 0.82 percent, to US$105.73 per barrel at 02:12 GMT. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped […]
Photo Credit: WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has joined the global SWIFT network after establishing its Business Identifier Code (BIC), ADSEAEADXXX, marking another step in the development of its post-trade infrastructure and international connectivity. The integration will allow ADX to exchange secure, standardised and internationally recognised financial





























