Lifestyle

Sonapur Dubai: The Ultimate Guide to Worker Life & Transport

Saba Malik 18/08/2026

Sonapur, Dubai, in the Middle East, is a well-known worker community on the northern edge of the city, close to Al Muhaisnah and the Sharjah border. Often linked with the City of Gold, this district is home to around 200,000 workers involved in construction, hospitality, logistics, and retail.

Energy

Egypt, UAE Explore Deeper Cooperation in Electricity and Renewable Energy

News Editor 18/08/2026

Egypt and the UAE are seeking to expand cooperation and investment across the electricity and renewable energy sectors, with a focus on solar and wind power, battery storage and electricity grid development. Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, discussed potential areas of collaboration during a meeting with UAE Ambassador to Cairo Hamad

Finance

Emirates NBD launches UAE’s first dedicated Transition Finance Framework

News Editor 18/08/2026

Emirates NBD has launched the UAE’s first dedicated Transition Finance Framework, designed to help corporate and institutional clients shift towards lower-carbon and more sustainable business models. The framework provides a structured methodology for identifying, assessing and labelling eligible transition finance activities. It focuses on reducing emissions in

Business

DP World Delivers Three New Cranes as Part of US$800 Million Tartous Port Upgrade

News Editor 18/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM DP World has delivered three Mobile Harbour Cranes to the Port of Tartous, marking a major step in its US$800 million programme to modernise the Syrian port and support the country’s economic recovery. The new cranes are expected to increase the port’s cargo-handling capacity by around 40 percent. They will enable […]

Lifestyle

Dr. Saniya Habboub: A Medical Education Pioneer

Saba Malik 17/08/2026

Dr. Saniya Habboub, a pioneering Lebanese doctor and innovator in Arab medicine, was a Lebanese woman who challenged female dominance in medicine during the early 20th century. Her decision to study abroad and earn a medical degree from the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania in the United States showed her determination, strength, and devotion. In […]

Lifestyle

Promise Bridge Dubai: Everything You Need to Know

Saba Malik 17/08/2026

Promise Bridge Dubai is a charming attraction where people come to express love, make promises, and create lasting memories. Located at The Yard in Al Khawaneej, this bridge is a symbol of love, bond, and commitment, offering a peaceful walk and calm, meaningful experience away from busy city roads. Unlike Dubai’s modern landmarks such as […]

Tech

UAEU’s National Space Science and Technology Centre successfully launches SEO satellite

News Editor 17/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The National Space Science and Technology Centre (NSSTC) at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has announced the successful launch of the SEO satellite from China. The satellite was carried aboard a Long March 2C rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre, marking another milestone in the UAE’s efforts to expand its […]

Banking

UAE Banking Assets Reach AED5.3 Trillion as Financial System Remains Resilient

News Editor 17/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has published its Financial Stability Report 2025, highlighting the continued strength and resilience of the country’s financial and banking system. According to the report, the UAE banking sector benefited from strong economic performance, solid capital and liquidity levels, improved asset quality, and sustained

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 […]

Economy

Masdar, ScottishPower complete foundations at £4bn East Anglia THREE wind farm

News Editor 17/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and ScottishPower Renewables have completed the installation of all 95 foundations at the £4 billion East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm off the Suffolk coast in the United Kingdom. The milestone also includes the installation of 95 transition pieces, each measuring 20 metres high and […]

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 […]

Aviation

Emirates SkyCargo transports UAE’s Altair-1 satellite to US ahead of launch

News Editor 13/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Emirates SkyCargo has transported Altair-1, the UAE’s first commercial AI-enabled Earth observation satellite, from Dubai to the United States ahead of its scheduled launch in October 2026. The satellite was carried aboard an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter from Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central to Los Angeles International

Energy

TAQA’s H1 2026 net income rises 9.7% to AED4.1 billion

News Editor 13/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) reported a 9.7 percent increase in net income attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2026, supported by stronger contributions from its transmission and generation businesses. Net income reached AED4.1 billion during the six months ended June 30, compared with AED3.7 billion in the […]

Finance

Abu Dhabi Finance Week announces first speakers for 2026 edition

News Editor 13/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), hosted by ADGM, has unveiled the first group of speakers for its fifth edition, scheduled to take place from December 7 to 10, 2026. Held under the theme “The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships”, the event has already secured more than 200 international speakers from government, […]

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 […]

Economy

ADI Chain, Shipfinex partner to develop regulated maritime token market

News Editor 11/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM ADI Chain and Shipfinex have formed an exclusive partnership to develop what they describe as the first regulated, institutional-grade tokenised maritime asset class, opening a new digital market for vessel-backed finance, charter-linked income and economic interests in ships. Under the agreement, Maritime Asset Tokens will be issued through a regulated

Economy

MEBAA Show 2026 to unite global business aviation leaders in Dubai

News Editor 11/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM MEBAA Show 2026 will gather leading companies from the global business and private aviation industry in Dubai from December 8 to 10. The 11th edition will take place at the Dubai Airshow site at Dubai World Central, highlighting the UAE’s growing role as a centre for aviation investment, innovation and commercial […]

Energy

FANR Outlines UAE Nuclear Safety and Security Progress in 2025 Report

News Editor 11/08/2026

Photo Credit ” WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has detailed its key regulatory achievements in nuclear safety, security, radiation protection and non-proliferation in its 2025 Annual Report. The report outlines FANR’s activities during the year, including regulatory inspections, emergency preparedness exercises, research projects and

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