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Parkin Expands Beyond the UAE: Smart Parking MoU Signed in Egypt
Dubai parking operator Parkin signs MoUs with Modon Misr, Mwasalat Misr and Redcon Properties, its first international expansion, bringing ANPR and AI cameras to Egypt.
Published August 19, 2026
Payit by FAB Launches Send Now Pay Later for International Money Transfers
FAB's Payit wallet adds Send Now Pay Later: eligible users send international transfers instantly and repay within 30 days, with in-app approval in minutes.
Published August 19, 2026
Dubai Confirms Mega Events Calendar: GITEX Moves to Expo City in December
DWTC unveiled the 2026 events calendar: ATM, Beautyworld, Automechanika, Big 5 Global and GITEX Global, which moves to Dubai Exhibition Centre on Dec 8-11.
Published August 19, 2026
The Grand Opens in Nad Al Sheba: Dubai Retail Hub Leased Out Before Launch
Shamal Holding opened The Grand in Nad Al Sheba Gardens on 2026-08-19, fully leased before launch, with Waitrose as anchor and phases through early 2027.
Published August 19, 2026
Gulf Funds Poised for Windfall as Anthropic Heads for a $2 Trillion IPO
Gulf funds QIA, MGX and Alpha Wave invested about $7.5 billion in Anthropic. An autumn IPO at a $2 trillion valuation would multiply their stakes.
Published August 19, 2026
Abu Dhabi to Add 71,000 Homes by 2030 as H1 2026 Sales Nearly Triple to AED 70.4 Billion
Abu Dhabi will add 71,000 homes by 2030 with a 2028 peak. H1 2026 residential sales nearly tripled to AED 70.4 billion; foreign buyers gave 70% of value.
Published August 19, 2026
du Business to Train 10,000 UAE SMEs in Agentic AI, for Free
du Business launches free agentic AI training for 10,000 UAE SMEs: specialist trainers, curated modules and hands-on tools, online and in person.
Published August 18, 2026
UAE Land Departments Take the Country’s Property Market to Hyderabad Investors
DLD and northern emirates land authorities back the TOI Property Grand Expo 2026 in Hyderabad, courting the Indian buyers behind 22% of UAE deals.
Published August 18, 2026
UAE Expands Jaywan Card Acceptance to Hotels and Tourist Attractions Nationwide
The Emirates Tourism Council will roll out Jaywan card acceptance at hotels and attractions in all emirates, linked to Esaad, Fazaa and Al Saada perks.
Published August 18, 2026
Abu Dhabi Off-Plan Resales Jump 56% in Q2 2026 as Buyers Target Handover-Ready Projects
Abu Dhabi's off-plan resale market jumped 56% to 883 deals in Q2 2026. Yas Island took 40% of volume; annual price growth hit 33-59% in leading projects.
Published August 18, 2026
Dubai Commercial Real Estate Hits AED 65.23 Billion in H1 2026 as Offices Nearly Triple
Dubai commercial real estate hit AED 65.23 billion in H1 2026, up 8.5%: offices nearly tripled to AED 15.81 billion, average prices up 85% to AED 3,202 per sq ft.
Published August 18, 2026
Dubai RTA Completes Al Marabea’ Street Upgrade: 30% More Capacity in Al Quoz
Dubai RTA completed the 1.1 km Al Marabea Street upgrade in Al Quoz: 30% more capacity, up to 30% faster peak journeys, 50% shorter queues; more works by end-August.
Published August 18, 2026
Dubai Airport Opens First Uber and Careem Rider Lounge at Terminal 3
DXB Terminal 3 opens the first air-conditioned lounge for Uber and Careem riders: ergonomic seating, charging hubs, PIN-based pickup queues and luggage storage.
Published August 18, 2026
Emirates NBD Launches the UAE’s First Transition Finance Framework
Emirates NBD launches the UAE's first transition finance framework for high-emitting sectors: ICMA standards, DNV verification, USD 30 billion target by 2030.
Published August 18, 2026
Ajman Rental Market Hits AED 2.91 Billion in H1 2026
Ajman logged 73,472 rental contracts worth AED 2.91 billion in H1 2026, with Q1 up 20% year on year. Why the Northern Emirates matter for tenants and investors.
Published August 18, 2026
DIHAD 2026: Dubai to Welcome 21,000 Participants From 165 Countries on 24-26 August
DIHAD 2026 gathers 21,000+ participants from 165 countries at Dubai World Trade Centre on 24-26 August: 320 speakers, 1,000 organisations, 180+ UN and NGO buyers.
Published August 17, 2026
Nakheel Starts Handover of 892 Homes at Redeveloped Jebel Ali Village
Nakheel begins handover of 892 villas and townhouses at the redeveloped Jebel Ali Village, an 80-hectare community for 5,500 residents. Dubai heads for 55,600 completions i…
Published August 17, 2026
L’imad Moves to Buy Out AD Ports Group at AED 6.25 per Share as Stock Jumps 15%
L'imad offers AED 6.25 per share in cash for the 24.58% of AD Ports Group it does not yet own, a 23% premium. The stock jumped the 15% daily limit on ADX.
Published August 17, 2026
UAE Banks Post Record AED 90.8 Billion Profit as Assets Reach AED 5.3 Trillion
CBUAE Financial Stability Report 2025: bank profits up 11.7% to AED 90.8 billion, assets at AED 5.3 trillion, NPLs down to 3.3%, mortgage lending up 23.9%.
Published August 17, 2026
Dubai Free Zones Hit 96% Occupancy as Companies Rise 13% in H1 2026
DAFZ, Dubai Silicon Oasis and CommerCity hit 96% occupancy in H1 2026: companies up 13%, employment up 24%, AI registrations up 95%. DIEZ adds AED 12.8 billion of capacity.
Published August 17, 2026
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