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Dubai-India Trade Doubles in a Decade to a Record AED 222.5 Billion as 85,841 Indian Companies Operate From Dubai
Dubai non-oil trade with India hit a record AED 222.5 billion in 2025, up 136% in ten years and 35% since CEPA. 85,841 Indian companies are active Dubai Chamber members.
Published August 25, 2026
Eagle Hills Confirms Lulu Island Development: 400 Hectares Off the Abu Dhabi Corniche for 20,000 Residents
Eagle Hills confirmed it is developing Lulu Island, 400 hectares off the Abu Dhabi Corniche planned for 20,000 residents. Cranes and show homes are already on site.
Published August 25, 2026
Masdar Switches On Its Second UK Battery Storage Plant Under a GBP 1 billion Programme
Masdar's 35 MW/70 MWh battery plant in Rochdale starts commercial operations, the second asset in its GBP 1 billion UK storage programme with a 3 GWh pipeline.
Published August 24, 2026
UAE Enters Its Packed September 2026 Season of Business Exhibitions and Forums
September 2026 packs the UAE calendar: Middle East Energy, AIM Congress, GISEC and 20+ more shows. Business tourism heads to AED 55.6 billion by 2036.
Published August 24, 2026
Emirates Is the World’s No. 1 Airline by International Capacity in August 2026
OAG: Emirates leads global airlines with 31+ billion international ASKs in August 2026, 21% ahead of Ryanair, confirming Dubai as the world's main air hub.
Published August 24, 2026
UAE Insurance Sector Sets a Record: AED 164.9 Billion in Assets, Profits Up 53%
CBUAE annual report: insurance assets up 6.1% to AED 164.9 billion, premiums up 14.9% to AED 74.8 billion, profit jumps from AED 2.6 to 4 billion.
Published August 24, 2026
Dubai Chambers Brings Its Investment Pitch to 71 Bengaluru Investors
71 investors, eight meetings and two MoUs in Bengaluru: Dubai Chambers pitches the emirate as the expansion base for Indian companies targeting MEA markets.
Published August 23, 2026
Mada Media Awards AED 1.5 billion in Contracts as Dubai Outdoor Advertising Goes Digital
AED 1.5 billion in contracts, 683 assets and 80 bidders in H1 2026: Dubai's outdoor advertising market accelerates its shift to digital screens.
Published August 23, 2026
Abu Dhabi Expands US Energy and Water Partnerships with Focus on AI and Quantum
Abu Dhabi's Department of Energy signed a series of US MoUs: an AI-powered lab, quantum computing for water efficiency and modernised utility regulation.
Published August 22, 2026
New Dubai Bridge Cuts World Trade Centre Exit From 10 Minutes to 2
RTA opened a 500-metre bridge from Dubai World Trade Centre and One Central to Al Mustaqbal Street: the exit now takes 2 minutes instead of 10.
Published August 22, 2026
Dubai Customs Cuts Airport Clearance From 45 Minutes to Under 5
Dubai Customs cut passenger clearance from 45 minutes to under 5: 77 baggage scanners, the iDeclare pre-arrival declaration service and 24/7 operations.
Published August 22, 2026
Gulf Pours Billions into Water Security for AI and Industry Growth
Gulf states put USD 53.4 billion into desalination in 2006-2024 and will add USD 26 billion by 2028. UAE AI alone will need 61 billion litres a year.
Published August 22, 2026
UAE Scales Its Logistics Hub: Etihad Rail, New Mega Terminal and Record Trade
Etihad Rail moved 129,000 containers via 11 terminals, EMCT adds up to 1.5 million tonnes from 2027, and UAE non-oil trade hit record AED 1.937 trillion.
Published August 22, 2026
Abu Dhabi to Host Second Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit on October 21
Abu Dhabi hosts the second Reuters NEXT Gulf summit on 2026-10-21, with ADDED as exclusive host for three years: 600+ executives, 40+ countries, 2M viewers.
Published August 22, 2026
Air Arabia Launches Sharjah-Katowice Flights from December 17
Air Arabia adds four weekly Sharjah-Katowice A320neo flights from 2026-12-17, its third Polish route after Warsaw and Krakow, expanding UAE-CEE links.
Published August 21, 2026
ADX-Listed Companies Grow Profits 38% in H1 2026 With 99% On-Time Disclosure
Aggregate profits of ADX-listed companies rose 38% in H1 2026; 100 of 101 traded companies filed within the 45-day deadline. What it means for UAE investors.
Published August 21, 2026
Dubai Has 96,585 Homes Due in 2026 and 83% Are Already Sold, Villas at 95%
80,127 of the 96,585 Dubai homes due in 2026 are sold (82.9%), villas 95%. Al Wasl and three villa areas hit 100%, Downtown 96.6%, Palm Jumeirah 93.5%.
Published August 21, 2026
Hudayriyat Island Tops Abu Dhabi Property Market With AED 19 Billion in H1 2026 Sales
Hudayriyat Island sold AED 19 billion of homes in H1 2026, 27% of Abu Dhabi, ahead of Saadiyat, Al Reem and Yas. Investment zones now hold 72,000 homes.
Published August 21, 2026
UAE Developer Arada to Build AED 5 Billion Twin-Tower Project on Australia’s Gold Coast
Sharjah-based Arada will build a AED 5 billion ($1.36 billion) twin-tower project with ~1,000 homes in Broadbeach, Gold Coast, due before the 2032 Olympics.
Published August 20, 2026
Emirates to Operate 64% of Global A380 Flights in 2026, Two Daily A380s to Bali from March 2027
Emirates will fly 64% of scheduled A380 flights worldwide in 2026: 116 aircraft on 53 routes from DXB. Dubai to Bali gets two daily A380s from 28 March 2027.
Published August 20, 2026
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