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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
Dubai Beats Its 2026 Cashless Target: 90.1% of Payments Digital, AED 8 Billion Impact
Dubai reached a 90.1% cashless transactions index against a 90% target for 2026. Cashless initiatives added more than AED 8 billion to the economy.
Published October 9, 2026
UAE Economy Reaches AED 961.9 Billion in H1 2026 as Finance Grows 14.8%
UAE real GDP reached AED 961.9 billion in H1 2026, up 0.4%. Non-oil GDP grew 1.8% to a 79.2% share, finance rose 14.8%, while Q2 fell 2.1%.
Published October 9, 2026
UAE and Saudi Arabia Sign MoU on Freight Rail Link and Power Grid Integration
The UAE and Saudi Arabia signed an MoU in Riyadh on 8 October 2026 on freight rail links and power grid integration. Studies come first, no timeline yet.
Published October 9, 2026
Abu Dhabi New Economic Licences Up 5% in H1 2026 as Freelancer Licences Jump 224%
ADRA: Abu Dhabi issued 5% more new economic licences in H1 2026. Freelancer licences rose 224%, crafts and occupational 136%, renewals 5%.
Published October 8, 2026
UAE and Thailand Conclude CEPA Talks as H1 Non-Oil Trade Jumps 75.4% to USD 10.2 Billion
UAE and Thailand concluded CEPA talks on 8 October 2026. Non-oil trade hit USD 10.2 billion in H1 2026, up 75.4%. Signing and ratification come next.
Published October 8, 2026
Dubai Launches Create AI Agents Championship With Over AED 2.5 Million in Prizes
Dubai Create AI Agents Championship: four AED 550,000 grants plus AED 1 million for AI Agent of the Year. Open worldwide, entries close in December 2026.
Published October 7, 2026
Standard Chartered, Mashreq and LuLu Launch Hal, a B2B Marketplace for UAE SMEs
Hal, a joint venture of SC Ventures, Mashreq NeoVentures and LuLu Financial Holdings, helps UAE SMEs find buyers, suppliers and financial services.
Published October 7, 2026
UAE New-Economy Companies Jump 37% in a Year to Nearly 125,000 by Mid-2026
The UAE had nearly 125,000 new-economy companies at the end of H1 2026, up 37% in a year, Minister bin Touq said at Investopia Bridge 2026 in Abu Dhabi.
Published October 7, 2026
Abu Dhabi to Launch TAMM 5.0 in December: 4.7 Million Users, 90% of Transactions Done Within a Day
Abu Dhabi will launch TAMM 5.0 at GITEX Global in December 2026. The app has 4.7 million users and completes about 90% of transactions within a day.
Published October 7, 2026
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