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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
DIB Launches Off-Plan Home Finance Across the UAE, Open to Non-Residents
DIB now finances up to 50% of off-plan freehold homes across the UAE. During construction buyers pay only the profit component; non-residents are eligible.
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
Dubai’s Next Growth Areas: Metro Blue Line, Gold Line and Etihad Rail Reshape the Property Map
Blue Line 2029, Gold Line 2032 and Etihad Rail shift demand to JVC, Meydan, Silicon Oasis and Dubai South. Station premiums reach 5-25%.
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
Dubai Residential Stock Nears One Million Homes, Milestone Due by Early 2027
ValuStrat puts Dubai housing stock at 977,000 units after 20,000 H1 2026 handovers; 22,000 more due by year-end, values up to AED 1,696 per sq ft since 2020.
Published August 20, 2026
Dubai Chambers and NASSCOM Open Dubai Route for Indian Agentic AI Firms
Dubai Chambers signs an MoU with NASSCOM (USD 315 billion industry, 3,500+ members) to help Indian agentic AI and deeptech firms set up and grow from Dubai.
Published August 20, 2026
Al Maktoum Airport to Get World’s Largest 50 km Automated People Mover by 2031
MHI and L&T will build a 50 km driverless people mover with 9 stations and 165 vehicles at Dubai's DWC airport by December 2031. What it means for business.
Published August 20, 2026
Dubai Completes 104 Projects and 24,537 Property Units Worth AED 111 Billion in H1 2026
Dubai completed 104 real estate projects worth about AED 111 billion in H1 2026, delivering 24,537 units, up 36%. What the supply wave means for tenants and investors.
Published August 20, 2026
Dubai Taxi Adds 1,607 Arabia Taxi Vehicles to Bolt Platform
Dubai Taxi Company adds 1,607 Arabia Taxi vehicles to the Bolt app, cutting peak-hour waits. DTC holds 59% of the Dubai taxi market with 11,000+ cars.
Published August 19, 2026
Air Arabia Launches Daily Sharjah-Frankfurt Flights from December 15
Air Arabia adds daily Sharjah-Frankfurt A320neo flights from 2026-12-15, its second German route after Munich, boosting UAE-Europe connectivity.
Published August 19, 2026
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