Lifestyle

Asma Hamza Biography: Her Remarkable Career, Achievements & Legacy

Saba Malik 10/08/2026

Introduction  Asma Hamza’s musical journey reflects the creativity, determination, and perseverance of one of the influential women connected with Arab music and the Gulf region. As a composer and musician, her work in music composition shows how talent and commitment can challenge social

Energy Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy capacity surges 88% to 12.3GW

News Editor 10/08/2026

Saudi Arabia’s operational renewable energy capacity increased by 88% year-on-year to 12,313 megawatts by the end of 2025, supported by the commissioning of five new solar projects. According to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2025 report issued by the General Authority for Statistics, the Kingdom had 15 operational renewable energy projects at the end of the […]

Economy

UAE Posts Strong Global Hiring Recovery as 2026 Momentum Improves

News Editor 10/08/2026

The UAE recorded one of the strongest post-pandemic hiring recoveries among leading global markets in 2025, while early data from June 2026 indicates renewed momentum following regional volatility earlier in the year. The findings were published in the UAE Economic Graph Report 2026, prepared by LinkedIn in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Titled […]

Arts & Culture

ALC Launches New Report to Strengthen Arabic Literature Education

News Editor 10/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has released the second report under its Arabic Language Curricula Study Project, focusing on the selection and teaching of literary texts across the Arab world. Titled Literary Texts: Reference Framework, Selection, and Teaching Methods, the report supports the Centre’s efforts to improve Arabic language […]

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 […]

Economy

ADGM Academy sets 2030 focus on future-ready Emirati talent and AI skills

News Editor 07/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM ADGM Academy & Research Centre is sharpening its focus on developing future-ready Emirati talent, strengthening workforce capabilities and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional centre for education, executive development, applied research and innovation through 2030. Mansoor Jaffar, CEO of ADGM Academy & Research Centre, said the

Economy

ADNOC L&S expands fleet with $1.3bn acquisition of 11 vessels

News Editor 07/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM ADNOC Logistics & Services plc (ADNOC L&S) has announced the acquisition of 11 vessels in a deal valued at approximately $1.3 billion (AED4.8 billion), accelerating the expansion of its gas and crude oil shipping fleet. The transaction includes five modern Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) and six Very Large Crude Carriers […]

Economy

XRG Chemicals Portfolio Posts Resilient Q2 Earnings, Strengthens Value Creation for UAE

News Editor 07/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM XRG, ADNOC’s international investment arm, reported resilient second-quarter performance across its chemicals portfolio, highlighting the benefits of diversification, operational strength and disciplined execution. Through Borouge International, Covestro and Fertiglobe, XRG has developed a portfolio of leading chemicals and advanced materials businesses

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

Economy

Ras Al Khaimah Draws AED771.5 Million in Investments During H1 2026

News Editor 06/08/2026

Ras Al Khaimah attracted more than AED771.5 million in capital investments during the first half of 2026, strengthening its position as a growing business and investment destination in the UAE. The investments were recorded through 967 newly registered establishments, while 1,399 new investors from 68 nationalities entered the emirate’s business landscape during the

Economy

Burjeel Holdings Reports AED2.8 Billion Revenue in First Half of 2026

News Editor 06/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Burjeel Holdings reported revenue of AED2.794 billion for the first half of 2026, representing a 4.4 percent increase compared with the same period last year. The healthcare group’s EBITDA, excluding one-off items, increased by 24.6 percent year-on-year to AED517 million. Adjusted net profit nearly doubled, rising 97.4 percent to AED227 million. […]

Economy

ADNEC Group Wins 13 Stevie Awards for Event Innovation and Excellence

News Editor 06/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has secured 13 awards at the 2026 Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards, recognising the group’s achievements in event management, visitor engagement and the delivery of major international experiences. The awards were presented to ADNEC Group’s event management and services divisions, Capital Events and Capital […]

Energy

Dana Gas, Crescent Petroleum Begin Gas Supply to Iraq’s Kirkuk Power Station

News Editor 05/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum have started supplying natural gas from the Khor Mor field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, supporting electricity generation at the Kirkuk Taza power station. Under an agreement signed with the ministry in December, the companies will supply 100 million […]

Economy UAE

Mubadala Leads $250 Million Series C Funding Round for Moove

News Editor 05/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Mubadala Investment Company has led a $250 million Series C funding round for global mobility company Moove, valuing the business at $2.1 billion as it prepares to expand its autonomous vehicle operations worldwide. The investment round was co-led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund, and Ion Pacific. New investors BlueCrest Capital […]

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

Automotive

Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group Opens First Dedicated MAXUS Showroom in Dubai

News Editor 04/08/2026

Dubai, UAE: The Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group inaugurated the first dedicated MAXUS showroom in Deira, Dubai, introducing a dedicated facility for the brand’s growing range of passenger and commercial vehicles in the UAE. The opening ceremony was attended by members of the Al Naboodah family, senior management of the Group, key customers, influencers and […]

Economy

DIFC Updates Regulations to Expand Access to Special Purpose Vehicles

News Editor 04/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has introduced updated Prescribed Company Regulations, expanding access to its Special Purpose Vehicle structure and simplifying the process for businesses and investors. Prescribed Companies, known as PCs, are DIFC’s equivalent of Special Purpose Vehicles. They are commonly used for holding assets, managing

Economy

UAE Ministry of Finance Adds Aani and Jaywan for Federal Payments

News Editor 04/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced Aani and Jaywan as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines, becoming the first federal government entity to implement the initiative. The decision follows Cabinet Resolution No. 176M/4M of 2026, which approved the adoption of both national payment systems and outlined the […]

Economy

ADNOC, SLB Roll Out AI Platform Across More Than 120 Drilling Rigs

News Editor 04/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM ADNOC, in partnership with global energy technology company SLB, has deployed an artificial intelligence-powered Real-Time Operations Centre platform across more than 120 drilling rigs operating at its onshore and offshore assets. The platform, known as RTOC, brings live drilling information into one central environment, allowing engineering, business

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 […]