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Keolis, Operator of Dubai Metro and Tram, Opens Regional Headquarters in Dubai for Middle East Projects
Keolis, which runs Dubai Metro and Tram and the Etihad Rail passenger trains, opens a Dubai regional HQ to bid for metro, rail and BRT projects in the region.
Published October 21, 2026
UAE and France Sign Energy and AI Deals at Abu Dhabi Business Dialogue: Technip Energies, Schneider Electric and AMI Labs
ADNOC Refining signed two contracts with Technip Energies, ADNOC Gas an MoU with Schneider Electric, and AMI Labs three AI MoUs with MBZUAI, G42 and Analog.
Published October 20, 2026
Dubai Investments to List 20% of DIP Holding in First DFM IPO of 2026
Dubai Investments sells 20% of DIP Holding on DFM: subscription 27 October to 3 November, from AED 5,000, trading expected around 11 November.
Published October 19, 2026
DIEZ Free Zones Trade Rises 17% to Record AED 246 Billion in H1 2026
Trade across DAFZ, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai CommerCity rose 17% to a record AED 246 billion in H1 2026, with re-exports up 22%.
Published October 18, 2026
UAE Signs Agreement to Host 2029 World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi
The UAE signed the agreement to host the 2029 World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi in October 2029, the first in the country since 2003.
Published October 18, 2026
Dubai Factory Making Half the World’s Kiteboards Wins Dubai-it Award
SWS Board Technology, a Dubai factory making half the world's kiteboards and wakeboards, won the Dubai-it Award for Projects in the Field of Economy.
Published October 17, 2026
Abu Dhabi Launches TAMM Global to License Its AI Government Services Platform Worldwide
Abu Dhabi set up TAMM Global on 16 October 2026 to license its TAMM platform of more than 1,200 government services to other countries.
Published October 16, 2026
Condor Launches Daily Year-Round Berlin to Abu Dhabi Flights With Onward Etihad Connections
Condor began daily year-round flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Abu Dhabi on 15 October 2026 with a 180-seat A320neo and onward Etihad connections.
Published October 16, 2026
Gargash Prime and JD Property Plan Over AED 500 Million Logistics Hub in Dubai Industrial City
Gargash Prime and JD.com unit JINGDONG Property plan a 2.5 million sq ft fulfilment hub in Dubai Industrial City, over AED 500 million, build from 2027.
Published October 15, 2026
Aegis Logistics to Buy 89.8% of Dubai-Based Tristar for USD 809 Million, Valuing It at USD 1.5 Billion
India-based Aegis Logistics agreed to buy 89.8% of Dubai fuel logistics group Tristar for USD 809 million, valuing it at USD 1.5 billion with debt.
Published October 14, 2026
Dubai Has AED 2.1 Trillion in Projects Under Way, Including AED 1.1 Trillion in Real Estate Through 2030
Sheikh Mohammed said Dubai has AED 2.1 trillion in projects under way, with AED 1.1 trillion in real estate through 2030 and AED 128 billion for Al Maktoum airport.
Published October 13, 2026
Dubai Maritime City Leased 572,000 sq ft in Nine Months of 2026 as Revenue Rose Sixfold
Dubai Maritime City signed 18 new leases for 572,000 sq ft from January to September 2026, with revenue six times higher. Ship repair led demand.
Published October 13, 2026
UAE Startups Raised USD 1.6 Billion in Nine Months of 2026, Up 17%
UAE startups raised USD 1.6 billion from January to September 2026, up 17% year on year and more than half of MENA venture funding, MAGNiTT data shows.
Published October 13, 2026
Dubai-China Non-Oil Trade Grew 172-Fold in 35 Years to AED 363.5 Billion
Dubai non-oil trade with China rose from AED 2.1 billion in 1990 to AED 363.5 billion in 2025, Sheikh Hamdan said ahead of the Shenzhen forum.
Published October 12, 2026
UAE Wealth Grows 12.7% to USD 3.6 Trillion in 2025, BCG Expects USD 6 Trillion by 2030
BCG: UAE net wealth rose 12.7% to USD 3.6 trillion in 2025 and is set to reach USD 6 trillion by 2030, with UHNW individuals growing from 500 to 800.
Published October 12, 2026
RISE Summit 2026 in Dubai on 14 October: 250+ Investors, Sovereign Funds and Developers
The first RISE Summit meets at Dubai World Trade Centre on 14 October 2026: 250+ investors, sovereign funds and developers, Goldman Sachs and Allianz on stage.
Published October 12, 2026
Dubai Doubles Oraseya Capital Fund to AED 1 Billion, up to USD 6 Million per Company
DIEZ doubled Oraseya Capital to AED 1 billion on 11 October 2026: up to USD 6 million per company, rounds beyond Series B, global companies eligible.
Published October 11, 2026
Dubai Launches Four-Week Trial of Glydways Driverless Pods at Bluewaters
Dubai RTA began a four-week trial of Glydways driverless electric pods at Bluewaters on 11 October 2026: 4-6 passengers, 50 km/h, 20,000+ an hour.
Published October 11, 2026
Over 700 Leaders Gather in Dubai for First Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders
The UAE Government and the World Economic Forum hold the first Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai on 13-15 October 2026, with 700+ leaders.
Published October 10, 2026
Global Food Week 2026 Closes with 97 Deals Worth AED 6.9 Billion in Abu Dhabi
Global Food Week 2026 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi ended with 97 agreements worth AED 6.9 billion, up 5%, and more than 47,000 visitors, up 17% on 2025.
Published October 10, 2026
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