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IHC Confirms Fount Trust as Ultimate Parent of the AED 840 Billion Group
International Holding Company confirmed Fount Trust as its ultimate parent above Royal Group Holding LLC. Beneficial ownership, operations and strategy stay unchanged.
Published September 21, 2026
US Hotel Brands to Operate 6,365 of 12,811 Hotel Keys in Ras Al Khaimah
US companies and brands are set to operate 6,365 of the 12,811 hotel keys in Ras Al Khaimah, the largest single market share, as a delegation tours five US cities to 10 Oct…
Published September 21, 2026
UAE Emerges as a Global Hub for Family Wealth and Succession Planning
Families are moving holding structures to the UAE. The FTA June 2026 family foundations guide fixed the rules on multi-tier chains, SPVs and family offices.
Published September 20, 2026
Etihad Rail and AD Ports Launch Direct Fujairah to ICAD Rail Freight Service
Etihad Rail Freight and AD Ports Group launched a direct rail service from Fujairah Terminals to ICAD, which now holds its own UN LOCODE, AECAD, and clears cargo on site.
Published September 20, 2026
Dubai Completes the Oud Metha Road and Al Asayel Street Project
The RTA has completed the Oud Metha Road and Al Asayel Street project: 14 km of roads, four bridges, two tunnels and four rebuilt junctions in Dubai.
Published September 20, 2026
UAE Tourism Contributed AED 251.3 Billion to the Economy in 2025
Travel and tourism added AED 251.3 billion to the UAE economy in 2025, up 3 percent on 2024, with international visitor spending of about AED 209 billion.
Published September 20, 2026
RAK Central to Open in September 2027 with First Grade A LEED Offices
Marjan confirmed on 20 September 2026 that RAK Central opens in September 2027, with topping out of its office blocks in November 2026 and the first Grade A LEED offices in…
Published September 20, 2026
ARIDGE and Ras Al Khaimah to Build the First Personal Flying Car Sandbox
ARIDGE and Ras Al Khaimah signed an agreement on 19 September 2026 to set up the first regulatory sandbox for personal low altitude flight, led by RAKTA under GCAA oversight.
Published September 20, 2026
MICHELIN Guide Keys 2026: 82 UAE Hotels Listed, 25 Win Keys
The MICHELIN Guide 2026 hotel selection lists 82 UAE hotels across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. 25 hold a Key and Atlantis The Royal is the only Three Key hotel.
Published September 19, 2026
Middle East Tourism Spending to Rise 57% to USD 408 Billion by 2030
The ATM Travel Trends Report 2026 forecasts Middle East visitor spending of USD 408 billion by 2030, up 57 percent, on 316 million international arrivals.
Published September 19, 2026
Cosmo Developments Launches The Wadi on Yas Island: AED 6 Billion, 3,950 Homes, Cars Underground
Cosmo Developments launched The Wadi on Yas Island: AED 6 billion, 3,950 homes from AED 850,000, all cars and parking underground, 55 to 60 months of construction in two ph…
Published September 19, 2026
UAE Retail Sales to Reach USD 129.5 Billion by 2030, the Fastest Growth in the GCC
Alpen Capital expects UAE retail sales to grow 3.6% a year to USD 129.5 billion by 2030, the fastest in the GCC, where sales will reach USD 386.9 billion.
Published September 18, 2026
Aldar Launches Yas Riva Reserve: 292 Waterfront Villas on Yas Island From AED 8.5 Million
Aldar launched Yas Riva Reserve on Yas Island: 292 waterfront villas from AED 8.5 million, 45 of them on the water, with sales opening on 26 September 2026.
Published September 18, 2026
UAE Commercial Property H1 2026: Al Marjan Island Retail Prices Up 348%
Property Finder data for H1 2026: retail sale prices on Al Marjan Island rose 348% to AED 19.7 million, RAK Central 254% and Deira retail rents 61.5%.
Published September 18, 2026
Aldar Launches Saadiyat Grove: 100+ Global Brands and 25,000 sq m of Grade A Offices, Opening in Q4 2026
Aldar has launched Saadiyat Grove in Abu Dhabi: more than 100 global brands, a 16 kitchen Time Out Market and 25,000 sq m of Grade A offices, opening in Q4 2026.
Published September 18, 2026
Korea and Abu Dhabi Build a Payments Bridge: Hanwha Signs With ADGM and ADIO
Hanwha Life signed with ADIO, and Hanwha Investment and Securities with ADGM and Hana Financial Group, to build Korea Abu Dhabi payments infrastructure.
Published September 18, 2026
Aldar Launches Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat: 351 Standalone Villas on Sale From 23 September
Aldar launched Talay on 17 September 2026: 351 standalone villas, the first homes at the AED 100 billion Marsa Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, on sale from 23 September.
Published September 18, 2026
DMCC Chinese Companies Grow 9.4% to Over 1,000 as UAE-China Trade Hits USD 111.5 Billion
DMCC now hosts more than 1,000 Chinese companies after 9.4% growth in 12 months, with over 60% in energy, engineering, machinery and technology.
Published September 17, 2026
Nakheel Awards AED 800 Million Contract for 537 Sold Out Bay Grove Homes on Dubai Islands
Nakheel has awarded Metac General Contracting a main construction contract of more than AED 800 million for 537 sold out homes at Bay Grove Residences.
Published September 17, 2026
UAE Opens Second Retail T-Sukuk: Five Year Tenor From AED 1,000
The UAE Ministry of Finance has opened a second retail T-Sukuk with a five year tenor and an AED 1,000 minimum. The profit rate arrives on 22 September.
Published September 17, 2026
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