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Automechanika Dubai Opens at Expo City with More Than 1,300 Exhibitors
The 23rd Automechanika Dubai runs on 10-12 November 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City, its first edition after 22 at DWTC, with 1,300+ exhibitors.
Published November 11, 2026
UAE Becomes First Country Outside Europe to Launch Digital ATA Carnets
From 9 November 2026 the UAE accepts digital eATA Carnets: holders show a QR code at customs instead of paper vouchers. Dubai Chambers fees start at AED 900.
Published November 10, 2026
UAE Foreign Trade Nears AED 3 Trillion in Nine Months of 2026, Up 10%
UAE foreign trade approached AED 3 trillion in January to September 2026 for the first time, up 10%, and exports to the top ten partners rose 31%.
Published November 8, 2026
Sharjah to Expand Khor Fakkan Port to 10 Million Containers a Year
Sharjah plans to lift Khor Fakkan Port capacity from 3.5 million to 5 million containers a year, then 10 million. Investors call every week, says Sheikh Fahim.
Published October 30, 2026
UAE and Canada Sign CEPA: Tariffs to Be Cut on Over 99% of Canadian Exports, Trade Target CAD 7 Billion
The UAE and Canada signed a CEPA in Ottawa on 27 October 2026. Tariffs on over 99% of Canadian exports will be cut or removed, entry into force expected in 2027.
Published October 28, 2026
Dubai Sets Two Guinness World Records With 16.5 kg Gold Earrings
Joyalukkas unveiled 22-carat gold earrings weighing 16.514 kg in Dubai Gold District, the heaviest and largest pair, now on free public display.
Published October 24, 2026
DIEZ Free Zones Trade Rises 17% to Record AED 246 Billion in H1 2026
Trade across DAFZ, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai CommerCity rose 17% to a record AED 246 billion in H1 2026, with re-exports up 22%.
Published October 18, 2026
DP World Says Fujairah Terminals Could Cut Indian Ocean Sailing Times by Up to Five Days
DP World says a call at its planned Al Rugaylat and Dibba terminals in Fujairah could cut Indian Ocean sailing times by three to five days.
Published October 17, 2026
Gargash Prime and JD Property Plan Over AED 500 Million Logistics Hub in Dubai Industrial City
Gargash Prime and JD.com unit JINGDONG Property plan a 2.5 million sq ft fulfilment hub in Dubai Industrial City, over AED 500 million, build from 2027.
Published October 15, 2026
Aegis Logistics to Buy 89.8% of Dubai-Based Tristar for USD 809 Million, Valuing It at USD 1.5 Billion
India-based Aegis Logistics agreed to buy 89.8% of Dubai fuel logistics group Tristar for USD 809 million, valuing it at USD 1.5 billion with debt.
Published October 14, 2026
Dubai Maritime City Leased 572,000 sq ft in Nine Months of 2026 as Revenue Rose Sixfold
Dubai Maritime City signed 18 new leases for 572,000 sq ft from January to September 2026, with revenue six times higher. Ship repair led demand.
Published October 13, 2026
Dubai-China Non-Oil Trade Grew 172-Fold in 35 Years to AED 363.5 Billion
Dubai non-oil trade with China rose from AED 2.1 billion in 1990 to AED 363.5 billion in 2025, Sheikh Hamdan said ahead of the Shenzhen forum.
Published October 12, 2026
Global Food Week 2026 Closes with 97 Deals Worth AED 6.9 Billion in Abu Dhabi
Global Food Week 2026 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi ended with 97 agreements worth AED 6.9 billion, up 5%, and more than 47,000 visitors, up 17% on 2025.
Published October 10, 2026
UAE and Saudi Arabia Sign MoU on Freight Rail Link and Power Grid Integration
The UAE and Saudi Arabia signed an MoU in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 on freight rail links and power grid integration. Studies come first, no timeline yet.
Published October 9, 2026
UAE and Thailand Conclude CEPA Talks as H1 Non-Oil Trade Jumps 75.4% to USD 10.2 Billion
UAE and Thailand concluded CEPA talks on 8 October 2026. Non-oil trade hit USD 10.2 billion in H1 2026, up 75.4%. Signing and ratification come next.
Published October 8, 2026
UAE-EAEU Trade Agreement Enters Into Force: Preferences Cover 96% of Trade
The UAE-EAEU Economic Partnership Agreement took effect on 6 October 2026, cutting duties on over 86% of tariff lines and about 96% of current trade.
Published October 6, 2026
Abu Dhabi and Jordan Break Ground on USD 2.5 Billion Aqaba-Maan Railway
Construction of the 403 km Aqaba-Al-Shidiyeh-Maan railway started on 5 October 2026, a USD 2.5 billion UAE and Jordan line for 16 million tonnes of minerals a year.
Published October 5, 2026
Dubai CommerCity to Invest AED 1.8 Billion in Phase Two, Adding 91,000 sqm
Dubai CommerCity will invest over AED 1.8 billion in Phase Two: 91,000+ sqm, six office buildings and The Hive logistics facility, delivered by Q4 2028.
Published October 4, 2026
AD Ports Closes Record AED 3.1 Billion Deal for Brazil’s CLI, Plans Direct Brazil to Abu Dhabi Route
AD Ports Group closed its AED 3.1 billion purchase of Brazil's CLI on 2 October 2026: terminals in Santos and Itaqui that handled 17 million tonnes in 2025.
Published October 3, 2026
JD.com to Build a 150,000 sq m Logistics Hub at KEZAD in Abu Dhabi: Delivery in 2028, About 1,000 Jobs
Jingdong Property, the infrastructure arm of JD.com, will build a 150,000 sq m logistics complex at KEZAD Al Ma’mourah, due in 2028 with about 1,000 direct jobs.
Published September 28, 2026
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