As Saudi Arabia is all set to become the largest construction site in the world, the competition between Dubai and Riyadh to attract investments will intensify further.

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), facilitated over 1.2 million metric tonnes (MT) from Dubai’s total volume of around 4.8 million MT of vehicle and transport commodities which transited through the emirate in 2021.

The eighth World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will explore ways to improve global food security, sustainability of the food systems and the contribution of the agriculture and food production sectors to achieve a net zero future.

Dubai, UAE: Union of Arab Banks (UAB), the apex body of the $4 trillion banking industry in the Arab World, has appointed Dubai-based CS Events, an events management company in the Middle East, as its Exclusive Strategic Partner to co-create, market and deliver its activities in the UAE and Saudi...

Dubai, UAE---A total of 2,317 real estate transactions worth AED8.9 billion ($2.49 billion) were conducted during the week ending 16 September 2022, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department. A total of 227 plots were sold for AED4.35 billion, and 1,560 apartments and villas were purchased for AED3.44...

Dubai's attorney general will appeal against a court's refusal to extradite a British national wanted over an alleged 1.7 billion euros tax fraud in Denmark, officials said on Friday. Hedge fund trader Sanjay Shah was arrested in Dubai in June, but the emirate's Court of Appeal last week rejected Denmark's...

The subscription period for the IPO remains unchanged.

With little investment the UAE, and in particular Dubai, stands to gain if, as expected, supporters opt to stay in the tourism hotspot instead of tiny Gulf neighbor Qatar during the November-December tournament. High accommodation prices in the Qatari capital Doha and Dubai's more permissive environment including a wider availability...

The free zone is home to 703 Chinese businesses, representing nearly 12 percent of the Chinese companies in the UAE.

A once market leader that everyone looked up to, OSN is now a paler version of its former glory. It is struggling to keep up with the competition from Netflix, Shahid, and Disney Plus.

Dubai, UAE-- Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), part of DP World Group, has facilitated over 1.2 million metric tons (MT) from Dubai’s total volume of around 4.8 million MT of vehicle and transport commodities transited through the emirate in 2021. This is equivalent to $12.4 billion, more than a third...

Dubai, UAE--- Dubai real estate market recorded 344 sales transactions worth AED1.77 billion ($481 million), in addition to 67 mortgage deals of AED115.99 million, and 48 gift deals amounting to AED63.51 million on Tuesday, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) showed. The sales included 286 villas and apartments worth...

By the end of 2022, the UAE is expected to attract more than 4,000 high-net-worth individuals, mostly from India, Russia, Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, the UK, Saudi and Nigeria.

Dubai is looking to raise $817 million in the initial public offering of Salik. It is selling 1.5 billion shares at 2 dirhams ($0.54) apiece, giving the company an implied market capitalization of $4.1 billion. The IPO subscription will run until 20th September 2022 for the UAE retail offering.

Dubai, UAE - A Dubai court on Monday rejected Denmark's extradition request for a Briton accused of robbing the Danish state of 1.7 billion euros ($1.72bn) through tax fraud, one of his lawyers told AFP. Hedge fund trader Sanjay Shah was arrested in June by Dubai police on Denmark's request....

Dubai, UAE - Dubai Municipality said Monday 85 percent of of Dubai Waste Management Centre (DMWC), world’s largest waste-to-energy project, has been completed. Its construction began in 2021 as a step toward projecting Dubai as a global model for sustainable development, local media reports said. DWMC reflects Dubai’s commitment to...

The UAE Cabinet, headed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved an updated version of the UAE’s second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.

Dubai, UAE-- More than 27,100 companies have joined as new members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the first eight months of 2022, marking a 69 percent year-over-year (y-o-y) increase and bringing total membership to over 314,000. Dubai Chamber of Commerce, which is one of three chambers operating under Dubai...

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has published its seventh Sustainability Report 2021. The report showcases RTA's practices in matters related to the environment, society and governance.

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) at the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) gained international recognition for its successful efforts in capturing FDI trends and patterns toward positioning the city as a global investment destination.

Firm plans to give cash dividend of US$844m.

The UAE bourses ended the week high with help from foreign investors, but the Saudi equities took a tumble under selling pressure.

Over 200 senior officials convened in the "Ambassadors Forum", organized by the World Government Summit Organization in partnership with UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to rally for international partnerships.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) announced that the theme of the 8th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) is "Climate Action Leadership through Collaboration: The Roadmap to Net-zero."

The FIFA World Cup, which is likely to boost tourism across GCC, is all set to increase revenues for Gulf airlines, hotel and restaurant industries and domestic transportation.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is committed to promoting Emiratization in its various divisions by adopting an integrated strategy to support and prepare UAE nationals to fill all engineering, technical and administrative jobs at DEWA.

Ecommerce operators, who have seen an acceleration in activity post the onset of the pandemic, have further expanded their operations.

The total number of hotel guests in the UAE rose to 10.5 million during the first half of 2022, up from 8.3 million during the same period last year, latest research by Colliers suggests.

The US$217.4m contract covers construction of 808 villa sets.

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai real estate market recorded 568 sales transactions worth US$373 million (AED1.37 billion) on Monday, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) showed. Additionally 93 mortgage deals of $53 million ( AED197.58 million) and 23 gift deals amounting to $233 million (AED858.27 million), the DLD revealed. The...

Innovative technologies to produce green hydrogen using clean and renewable energy are witnessing rapid developments and studies indicate that green hydrogen production will increase by 57 percent annually to reach 5.7 million tonnes in 2030.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) 's Research and Development (R&D) Center has registered its sixth patent for a user-friendly robotic carrier to transport and lift solar photovoltaic panels easily from any surface.

Dubai, UAE--Dubai's real estate market recorded a total of 2.593 transactions worth AED7.4 billion ($2 billion) during the week ending Friday, according to statistics from the Dubai Land Department. The statistics showed that 320 plots were sold for AED1.75 billion, and 1,720 apartments and villas were sold for AED3.55 billion....

As the world economy struggles to recover from the after-effects of the pandemic, financial markets are more volatile than ever.

UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri participated in the Joint Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meeting as part of the G20 Summit in Indonesia.

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, has announced that 15 companies have been selected to participate in the DMCC Impact Scale-Up Program.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been ranked the third most valuable utility brand in the Middle East and the third fastest growing brand in the UAE according to the annual report issued by 'Brand Finance'.

Dubai, UAE: State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), the largest utility company in the world, has expanded its presence in the region by setting up an office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. This is...

Dubai has officially begun its journey as the host of the 27th International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference 2025 after formally receiving the flag from Prague, the host city of the 2022 edition of the conference.

Dubai tourism recovered fast after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, registering a 203 percent increase in the number of visitors in the first four months of 2022.

After a nervous start to the week, the big stocks of the GCC, Al-Rajhi Bank, Retal Urban Development Company, and Emaar, boost the Saudi and the UAE markets, posting gains all around.

Argentine authorities seized 1.6 tons of cocaine hidden in animal feed destined for Dubai and detained 12 people, police said on Friday.

Dubai recorded a total of 2,739 transactions with a combined value of AED8.4 billion ($2.3 billion) during the week ending Aug. 26, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) said. The transactions included the sale of 274 plots for AED1.36 billion and 1,902 apartments and villas for AED4.35 billion. The biggest deal...

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organized a virtual seminar with 90 leading Turkish companies in the energy and water sectors.

Dubai real estate market recorded a total of 7,092 transactions in July 2022, which is its best performance in the past decade, said Mo’asher, the emirate’s official Sales Price and Rental Performance index. Mo’asher said the figure demonstrates a significant increase in the overall performance of the sales transaction volume...

Dubai real estate market recorded deals worth AED1.4 billion ($381 million) on Tuesday, including 387 sales transactions worth AED1.15 billion. The transactions also included 68 mortgage deals of AED149.38 million, and 85 gift deals amounting to AED140.85 million, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) showed. The sales included 336...

Dubai recorded real estate transactions worth AED1.7 billion ($472 million) on Monday, which included 562 sales transactions worth AED1.42 billion. The transactions included 75 mortgage deals of AED271.02 million, and 42 gift deals amounting to AED94.62 million, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) showed. The sales included 520 villas...

Demand for air tickets to destinations outside the UAE also surged in June and July, even as the travel costs grew sharply due to the rising oil prices and global inflation.

Except for the UAE and Bahrain, all GCC countries witnessed a steep decline in population. During the pandemic, the region also saw the exodus of a large number of expat workers.

The summit will be attended by several local and global high-profile participants, including heads of states and governments, as well as prominent global speakers.