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UAE Banks’ Gross Assets Rise 1.1% to AED 5.63 Trillion in

The UAE banking sector continued to expand in May 2026, with the gross assets of banks operating in the country rising 1.1% month-on-month to AED ....

Dubai Isn’t Just Growing; It’s Leading the Global

Dubai is strengthening its position as one of the world’s most powerful wealth hubs, with the city recording one of the fastest increases in ....

Uptime Institute Partners with the Governorate of Nineveh

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)-- Uptime Institute today announced a landmark strategic partnership with the Governorate of Nineveh, signed at ....

UAE Officially Launches Jaywan, the Nation’s First

The UAE has formally rolled out Jaywan, the country’s first national payment card system, marking a major milestone in its push toward secure, ....

Etihad Airways Launches 20% Global Fare Sale Across 45

Etihad Launches Huge 20% Global Fare Sale Etihad Airways has rolled out a major limited time promotion offering up to 20% off on both Economy and ....

US Imposes 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion of Canadian Goods

The United States has announced 50% punitive tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, citing discriminatory treatment of U.S. autos, alcohol ....

Drydocks World Completes One of the UAE's Most Complex

DUBAI — Drydocks World has completed a major ship recycling project for APT Global Marine, recovering more than 20,000 tonnes of steel, ....

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at 77: The Visionary

Today marks the birthday of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who ....

Oil Prices Jump More Than 4% as US and Iran Trade Attacks

Oil prices surged more than 4% on Monday as the United States and Iran traded attacks in an escalating standoff over control of the Strait of Hormuz, ....

While Saudi Arabia Scales Back, the UAE Doubles Down:

While Saudi Arabia recalibrates its most ambitious giga-projects, the United Arab Emirates is moving in the opposite direction — pressing ahead ....

UAE petrol and diesel prices for July 2026 announced

The UAE has announced a decrease in petrol prices for the month of July 2026, giving motorists a much-needed break after four months of price hikes ....

Dubai tops greenfield FDI ranking for fifth consecutive

Dubai has once again secured its position as the world's leading destination for greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, marking its ....

Dubai’s foreign investment surge creates nearly 39,000

Dubai has strengthened its reputation as one of the world's leading investment destinations, with its latest foreign direct investment (FDI) boom ....

Dubai brand value crosses Dh1 trillion, ranks among

Dubai's brand value has climbed to nearly Dh1 trillion, reinforcing its position as one of the world's most influential and attractive ....

Dubai gold prices jump over Dh13 per gram after US-Iran

Gold prices climbed sharply in Dubai on Monday morning as global markets reacted to the reported peace agreement between the United States and Iran ....

Middle East’s best airline named by APEX

Win for Emirates Airline: Middle East best airline crown 2026 Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Best in Airline Awards. For its part, ....

Gold prices drop further in Dubai, losing more than Dh48

Dubai gold prices remained on the decline in the morning on Monday, facing the headwinds of soaring oil prices and US interest rate hikes amid ....

Gold price drop in Dubai amid fresh hostilities in Middle

In the UAE, gold prices also fell on Wednesday morning again with 22K gold tumbling back under the Dh500-per-gram mark. The downturn is taking place ....