Category: Buzz

Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s office and retail property markets remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, as tight supply, steady occupier demand and

Saudi Aramco will transfer its equity stakes in Malaysia’s PRefChem refining and petrochemical ventures to Petronas, bringing an eight-year downstream partnership in Southeast Asia

UAE Minister for Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi used a high-level GLOBSEC Forum 2026 panel in Prague to present the country’s

Masdar has signed an agreement with China’s Sungrow to supply battery energy storage and photovoltaic inverter systems for Abu Dhabi’s round-the-clock renewable energy project,

Abu Dhabi has cast its departure from OPEC as a strategic move to protect national revenue before global oil demand enters a long-term decline,

Full oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are not expected to return before the first or second quarter of 2027, even if the

Meta Platforms has told employees it does not expect further company-wide layoffs this year after cutting about 8,000 jobs and shifting thousands more workers

Washington moved closer to another military escalation with Tehran after President Donald Trump warned that the United States could resume strikes within days if

Hundreds of shoppers queued through the night at Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates for a Swatch and Audemars Piguet launch that was

Dubai Customs has reported a sharp rise in cargo handled through its Green Corridor with Oman, underscoring the growing importance of alternative land routes

President Donald Trump is nearing a decision on whether to revive US air strikes against Iran as diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of

Emirates Global Aluminium is pursuing a stake in Sohar Aluminium as the Gulf’s largest aluminium producer seeks a wider regional footprint and greater protection

Gulf banks are preparing to lean more heavily on private placements and syndicated loans as the Iran conflict continues to unsettle public debt markets

Mubadala Investment Company has committed $325 million to Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 offshore wind project, deepening Abu Dhabi’s exposure to large-scale renewable infrastructure as institutional

Etihad Rail has moved into the final stage of preparations for the launch of passenger services later this year, marking a decisive shift in

Sharjah has approved a AED140 million bridge project on Mleiha Road to improve traffic movement at one of the emirate’s important road connections, with

Dubai’s property market is showing early signs of stabilisation nearly 10 weeks into the regional conflict, with April transaction activity edging higher and off-plan

Ourlex has launched a digital-led skincare campaign with French brand One Paris, placing Sharjah at the centre of a wider push to connect premium

UAE education authorities will announce on Sunday evening whether schools and higher education institutions will continue with remote learning or return to in-person classes,

Global asset managers are pressing ahead with Abu Dhabi expansion plans, signalling confidence in the emirate’s financial architecture despite a regional war that has

Edelman Smithfield has announced a series of senior promotions and appointments across its Middle East business, reflecting its focus on building talent and leadership

  UAE air defence systems intercepted ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones on Tuesday evening, after loud sounds were reported across parts of the country

Danish shipping group A. P. Moller–Maersk has confirmed that its US-flagged vehicle carrier Alliance Fairfax has left the Arabian Gulf through the Strait of

By Saifur Rahman The total value of 139.55 million payments through UAE FTS and ICCS last year exceeded Dh25.9 trillion (US$7.06 trillion), according to the

Dubai has removed the minimum property value requirement for sole owners seeking a two-year residence visa, widening access to residency through real estate and

US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to “get smart soon” and sign a deal, sharpening pressure on Tehran as efforts to end the

Abu Dhabi’s decision to leave OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance from May 2026 is set to redraw the balance of influence inside the

By Saifur Rahman [caption id="attachment_116725" align="alignnone" width="2560"] ICAI Chairman Rishi Chawla speaks at the Conference titled Gateway to Capital Markets[/caption] GCC financial wealth is projected to

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has taken part in a capital raise by TeraHop, a Singapore- and Thailand-based supplier of high-speed optical transceivers used in

Skydive Dubai has reopened after a month-long operational pause, returning with a short-term resident offer that gives one free tandem jump to a companion

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a new set of Cabinet decisions aimed at strengthening the UAE’s industrial base, led by the

Ras Al Khaimah’s residential property market cooled in deal activity during 2025, but rising prices, higher rents and a strong development pipeline signalled that