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Aldar Launches Saadiyat Grove: 100+ Global Brands and 25,000 sq m of Grade A Offices, Opening in Q4 2026
Aldar has launched Saadiyat Grove in Abu Dhabi: more than 100 global brands, a 16 kitchen Time Out Market and 25,000 sq m of Grade A offices, opening in Q4 2026.
Published September 18, 2026
Korea and Abu Dhabi Build a Payments Bridge: Hanwha Signs With ADGM and ADIO
Hanwha Life signed with ADIO, and Hanwha Investment and Securities with ADGM and Hana Financial Group, to build Korea Abu Dhabi payments infrastructure.
Published September 18, 2026
Hilton to More Than Double Middle East Portfolio to Over 230 Hotels
Hilton will more than double its Middle East portfolio to over 230 hotels, with about 32,000 jobs in the pipeline. The UAE has 36 trading hotels and 13 more.
Published September 17, 2026
UAE Launches Visit UAE Brand and Grand Tour Across Seven Emirates
The UAE launched Visit UAE, its first unified national tourism brand for all seven emirates, with the UAE Grand Tour platform selling routes of up to 14 days.
Published September 17, 2026
Dubai Approves 80 km Fourth Corridor to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah with 72 Bridges and 17 Tunnels
Dubai approved an 80 km Fourth Corridor from Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi to Al Shanouf Road in Sharjah: 12 lanes, 72 bridges, 17 tunnels, AED 3.5 billion first phase.
Published September 16, 2026
First UAE Oman Railway to Begin Trial Operations in the Final Quarter of 2027
Hafeet Rail will begin trials on the 238 km line linking Sohar to the UAE network in late 2027. The project is past 40% complete and track laying has started.
Published September 16, 2026
GISEC Global 2026 Opens in Dubai: 25,000 Cybersecurity Professionals from 182 Countries at Expo City
The 15th GISEC Global opened at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City on 16 September 2026: 25,000 professionals, 750 brands and 350 speakers from 182 countries, to 18 Septe…
Published September 16, 2026
Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail Sign Deal to Integrate Booking and Link Zayed International Airport With Mohammed Bin Zayed City Station
Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail will develop joint air and rail booking, shuttle links to Mohammed Bin Zayed City Station and station services.
Published September 15, 2026
UAE Companies Paid USD 13.6 Billion in Q2 2026 Dividends: 7.3% Underlying Growth Outpaces Saudi Arabia and the Middle East
UAE companies paid USD 13.6 billion in Q2 2026 dividends, second in the Middle East, as 7.3% underlying growth beat Saudi Arabia and the regional average.
Published September 15, 2026
flydubai Fleet Moves Past 100 Aircraft: 11 New Boeing 737 MAX in 2026 and Lie-Flat Business Class on 21 More Jets
flydubai takes 11 Boeing 737 MAX during 2026 and moves past 100 aircraft, while 21 jets get lie-flat Business Class seats and larger Space Bins from September.
Published September 15, 2026
Arab Media Summit 2026 Opens in Dubai: 24th Edition Puts Eight Forums, Around 10,000 Participants and More Than 400 Speakers Under One Roof
The 24th Arab Media Summit opened at Dubai World Trade Centre on 15 September 2026: eight forums in one agenda, around 10,000 participants, 400 speakers, 175 sessions, to 1…
Published September 15, 2026
UAE Launches Factory Forward UAE: One Platform for Factories to Adopt AI and Industry 4.0, Built on 700 Factories Supported and 620 Assessed
MoIAT launched Factory Forward UAE on 14 September 2026: one door to assessments, training, technology vendors and financing. More than 700 factories supported, 620 assesse…
Published September 15, 2026
Space42 and Viasat Commit Up to USD 1 Billion to Equatys, a Shared Satellite Network for Ordinary Phones: Services Expected From 2029
Space42 and Viasat signed a binding agreement for Equatys, a shared satellite network for ordinary phones, with up to USD 1 billion in equity and services expected from 2029.
Published September 14, 2026
Miral to Invest More Than AED 12 Billion in Yas Island Over Five Years: New Rides, Park Expansions and More Hotel Rooms
Miral will invest more than AED 12 billion on Yas Island over five years: park expansions, new immersive rides and extra hotel rooms, separate from the Disney project.
Published September 14, 2026
Etihad Rail Opens Its First Dubai Station on 30 September: 57 Minutes to Abu Dhabi and a Direct Metro Link
Dubai Al Yalayis Station opens on 30 September 2026: Abu Dhabi is 57 minutes away and a 400 metre walkway leads to the Metro Red Line. Fares are not published yet.
Published September 14, 2026
Dubai Metro to Grow 80% to 162 km: AED 55 Billion for the Blue and Gold Lines, Gold Line Tender by End of 2026
RTA puts the Blue and Gold Lines at about AED 55 billion: Dubai Metro grows from 90 km to 162 km by 2032, and the Gold Line tender is due by the end of 2026.
Published September 14, 2026
Arabian Travel Market 2026 Opens in Dubai: 55,000 Participants Expected at DWTC From 14 to 17 September After a Record 19.59 Million Visitors in 2025
ATM 2026 runs at Dubai World Trade Centre on 14-17 September with more than 55,000 participants expected, after 19.59 million international visitors to Dubai in 2025.
Published September 14, 2026
Emirates Development Bank Passes AED 30 Billion in Financing Approvals: 1,000 Companies and 50,000 Industrial Jobs Since 2021
EDB approved more than AED 30 billion since 2021: over 1,000 companies in five priority sectors, AED 14 billion added to industrial GDP, 50,000 jobs, AED 70 billion in CAPEX.
Published September 14, 2026
Dubai Business Forum China: Shenzhen Agenda Confirms BYD, Huawei Cloud, Baidu and Tencent Cloud for 14 October 2026
Dubai Chambers takes its business forum to Shenzhen on 14 October 2026. BYD, Huawei Cloud, Baidu, Tencent Cloud, Emirates SkyCargo and DP World China are confirmed.
Published September 13, 2026
PureHealth Takes Over Unilabs UK Laboratory Network Serving More Than 50 Hospitals and 90 External Clients
PureHealth announced on 11 September 2026 that Circle Health Group takes over selected Unilabs laboratory operations in the UK, serving more than 50 hospitals and over 90 e…
Published September 13, 2026
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