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UAE Corporate Tax Collections for 2025 Rise 34% to AED 46.5 Billion
The FTA reported on 11 November 2026 that corporate tax for 2025 tax periods reached about AED 46.52 billion, up 33.9%, with 91% of returns filed on time.
Published November 11, 2026
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
DAMAC to Develop AED 3 Billion Waterfront Project in Al Zorah, Ajman
DAMAC signed a land deal with Al Zorah Development Company for an AED 3 billion waterfront project in Ajman. Phase one, 421 units, launches in Q1 2027.
Published November 10, 2026
Dubai Metro to Reach Al Maktoum Airport City by 2031
Dubai approved extending Metro Route 2020 to Al Maktoum International Airport City, with services from 2031, in a package worth over AED 11 billion.
Published November 10, 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 Has More Than AED 4 Trillion in Projects Under Way, Al Gergawi Says
More than AED 4 trillion of projects are under implementation in the UAE, Al Gergawi said on 9 November 2026, naming four government priorities.
Published November 9, 2026
Abu Dhabi Launches the Region’s First Licensing Framework for Energy Aggregators
Abu Dhabi's Department of Energy announced licensing for energy aggregators after a 2025 pilot in which more than 30 entities cut peak load by up to 401 MW.
Published November 9, 2026
ADNOC Distribution Nine-Month 2026 Profit Rises 37% to AED 2.9 Billion
ADNOC Distribution net profit for January to September 2026 rose 37% to AED 2.90 billion on record fuel volumes, as the network reached 1,081 sites.
Published November 9, 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
Dubai Opens 1.65 km Al Khaleej Street Tunnel on the 13 km Al Shindagha Corridor
RTA opened the 1,650 m Al Khaleej Street Tunnel in Deira on 8 November 2026: six lanes, up to 12,000 vehicles per hour, signal-free from Infinity Bridge.
Published November 8, 2026
IEA: UAE to Lead the World in Solar Power per Capita by 2031, at Over 4,000 kWh per Person
IEA Renewables 2026: the UAE becomes the top solar PV generator per person by 2031, at just over 4,000 kWh. MENA renewables more than double to almost 200 GW.
Published November 7, 2026
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Transactions Reach AED 171 Billion in 9M 2026, Up 76%
ADREC: 38,483 deals worth AED 171.26 billion in January-September 2026, up 76.1%. Sales AED 119.33 billion, non-resident buyers AED 17.22 billion.
Published November 7, 2026
UAE’s First Humanoid Robot Showroom Opens on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai
Lootah Robotics opened a humanoid robot showroom near DIFC on 6 November 2026 with 28 robots, priced from AED 50,000 to AED 3 million, with rental from below AED 5,000.
Published November 7, 2026
Jindal SAW to Build 300,000-Tonne Seamless Pipe Plant in Abu Dhabi
Jindal SAW plans a 300,000-tonne seamless pipe plant at ICAD-II in Abu Dhabi, by its account the first in the UAE on PQF technology, with completion targeted for 2027.
Published November 6, 2026
DEWA and Acwa Sign AED 1.76 Billion Deal for Hassyan Desalination Phase 2
DEWA and Acwa signed AED 1.76 billion agreements for Hassyan phase 2, adding 60 MIGD and making it the largest seawater reverse osmosis plant in the world.
Published November 6, 2026
ADIPEC 2026 Closes With Record USD 67 Billion in Energy Deals
ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi closed on 5 November with more than 50,000 deals worth an estimated USD 67 billion, 240,000 attendees and 2,260 exhibitors.
Published November 6, 2026
IHC 9M 2026 Results: Revenue Tops AED 100 Billion, Profit Up 87%
IHC reported AED 100.5 billion revenue for January to September 2026, up 33.2%, and AED 32.5 billion profit after tax, up 87%. Assets reached AED 485.9 billion.
Published November 5, 2026
DIFC and Mizuho Open Dubai to Up to 6,000 Japanese Start-ups
DIFC and Mizuho signed a partnership giving up to 6,000 Japanese start-ups access to the DIFC Innovation Hub and Ignyte for market entry in Dubai and MEASA.
Published November 4, 2026
DIP Holding Raises AED 1.9 Billion in First UAE IPO of 2026
Dubai Investments sold 20% of DIP Holding at AED 1.12 per share, valuing the owner of Dubai Investments Park at AED 9.7 billion. DFM trading from 11 November.
Published November 4, 2026
Emaar Offers AED 15 a Share for Full Control of Emaar Development
Emaar Properties plans a voluntary cash offer of AED 15 per share for the rest of Emaar Development, valuing the developer at about AED 60 billion.
Published November 4, 2026
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