Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Qatari Diar has launched the first phase of its $29.7 billion Alam Al Roum development on Egypt’s North Coast, advancing one of the largest integrated real estate and tourism investments planned along the Mediterranean. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the launch at the project site alongside senior government officials and Qatari Diar executives. The development is being implemented in partnership with Egypt’s […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, describing their interaction as detailed and enriching as attention grows around his possible role in the party’s preparations for the Punjab Assembly election next year. ][1]) Chadha shared photographs of the 8 August meeting on social media and called it “a morning I will cherish”. He said he was grateful […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudia ranked as the world’s most punctual global airline for a third consecutive month in July, maintaining its operational lead despite the pressures of the peak summer travel season. The carrier recorded an on-time arrival rate of 87.24% across 16,406 flights during the month. The performance extended a run that began in May and continued through June, giving the Jeddah-based flag carrier three […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation while calling for intensified diplomatic efforts to ease tensions across the Middle East. The two leaders held a telephone conversation on Friday, reviewing cooperation under the UAE-Russia strategic partnership and reaffirming their commitment to expanding ties in areas of mutual interest. Their discussions […]
Dubai-listed Emaar Properties posted a 9 per cent increase in second-quarter net profit attributable to shareholders, reaching AED 3.67 billion, as property demand and recurring income businesses helped the developer withstand geopolitical disruption across the region. The April-June performance extends a strong start to 2026 for one of Dubai’s largest listed property groups, although the quarter unfolded against a substantially more difficult backdrop. Conflict in the region […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has warned that sustained attacks on its vessels, employees and assets are significantly disrupting operations as insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz deepens pressure on Gulf energy supplies and commercial shipping. ADNOC said on Friday that 15 of its vessels had been targeted by missiles and drones while passing through the strategic waterway since the regional conflict erupted. […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Former Union minister and actor Smriti Irani has triggered a wider conversation about motherhood, caregiving and parental separation after describing raising children as a deeply fulfilling process that ultimately requires parents to prepare them for independence. A video of Irani speaking at the Mom Power Conference 2026 in Mumbai has drawn strong engagement on social media, with the clip crossing 124,000 views on […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Police have launched Horizon X, a new initiative aimed at turning future opportunities into practical projects that can strengthen institutional readiness and advance the force’s approach to next-generation policing. The initiative is designed to provide a structured pathway for identifying emerging opportunities, developing innovative responses and moving promising concepts towards implementation. Its introduction extends Dubai Police’s wider effort to make foresight, technology […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Sharjah’s property market recorded AED7 billion in transactions during July, marking a 61.8% increase from AED4.4 billion in June as sales, mortgages and ownership registrations accelerated across the emirate. The number of transactions rose 25.3% month on month to 9,376, while the total area covered by sales transactions reached about 27.2 million square feet. The figures extend the strong performance seen during the […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Gold prices strengthened on Friday, putting the precious metal on course for its biggest weekly gain since January as easing energy costs reduced inflation concerns and investors awaited US employment data that could reshape expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Spot gold rose 0.6% to about $4,262 an ounce during Asian trading, after touching its highest level in seven weeks. Prices have gained more […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Iran is advancing plans to bar American, Israeli and other designated hostile vessels from the Strait of Hormuz while demanding compensation from countries blamed for attacks on its territory. A draft law under review by the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee would prohibit vessels linked to the United States and Israel from using the strategic waterway. Ships from other states […]
Dubai residents and visitors can exercise free of charge at an outdoor gym on JBR Beach, combining strength training with uninterrupted views of Ain Dubai and the Bluewaters waterfront. The fitness area is located near the pedestrian bridge connecting Jumeirah Beach Residence with Bluewaters Island. It provides a range of exercise equipment beside the sand, allowing users to add resistance work, calisthenics and cardiovascular training to a […]
Aramex reported record quarterly revenue of Dh1.83 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as freight-forwarding demand and flexible routing helped the logistics group navigate regional transport disruption. Second-quarter revenue increased 22 per cent from Dh1.50 billion a year earlier, marking the highest quarterly total in the company’s history. May and June also produced record monthly revenue figures. Net profit rose to Dh47.4 million, compared […]
Dubai businessman Satish Sanpal has denied claims that UAE authorities ordered a temporary freeze on assets linked to him, his wife and several companies during a money laundering investigation. Sanpal, who appeared with his wife Tabinda Sanpal in the Netflix reality series Desi Bling, said no competent enforcement or regulatory authority had publicly announced action against him. UAE authorities had also issued no public comment confirming the […]
Dubai has ranked second worldwide in Boston Consulting Group’s inaugural Intelligent Cities Index, placing behind London and ahead of New York, Washington and Amsterdam. The benchmark assessed 61 major cities across 39 countries on how effectively they use artificial intelligence and digital technology to serve residents and businesses. Dubai received an overall score of 80, compared with London’s 85, and was classified among the five cities demonstrating […]
A fire at a workshop in Dubai South damaged several trucks and caravans on Tuesday night before emergency crews brought the blaze under control. No injuries were reported. Dubai Civil Defence teams were dispatched after receiving an alert about the incident, which began inside the workshop and spread to vehicles parked at the site. Firefighters contained the flames and prevented them from reaching adjoining facilities in the […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The Central Bureau of Investigation has secured the deportation of Vishakha Avinash Rathod from the United Arab Emirates over an alleged ₹88-crore investment fraud investigated by Pune Police. Rathod arrived in India on August 3 after UAE authorities acted on an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of law-enforcement agencies. The operation was coordinated by the CBI, the Ministry of External Affairs […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Strong occupier demand and limited availability of high-quality warehouses continued to support the UAE’s industrial property market during the second quarter of 2026, even as the pace of rental increases eased from earlier highs. Dubai industrial rents rose 6.8% year on year and 2.3% from the previous quarter. Abu Dhabi recorded annual growth of 5%, reflecting continued demand from logistics providers, manufacturers, technology […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi is emerging as one of the best-positioned global centres for low-carbon hydrogen production, processing and export, supported by competitive energy costs, industrial capacity and expanding links to overseas markets. A new assessment by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry places the emirate at the forefront of a hydrogen sector that is moving beyond policy pledges towards commercially focused projects. […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai BNW Developments plans to build about 10,000 homes across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah over the next four years, marking a significant expansion of its residential and hospitality-led property portfolio in the UAE. The developer is preparing projects ranging from branded residences and waterfront apartments to mixed-use communities and hotels. Its current pipeline comprises 12 developments at different stages of planning and construction, […]
Emerging economies are becoming the EV industry’s fastest-growing markets, creating new opportunities for automakers with an international footprint. VinFast’s latest expansion reflects that shift.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2026 – For much of the past decade, the global electric vehicle conversation has revolved around three markets: China, the United States, and Europe. But recent industry data suggests the next chapter may be written elsewhere.
In July, VinFast exported more than 5,000 electric vehicles aboard two dedicated vessels.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global car sales fell about 5% in the first half of 2026 as economic pressures, fuel price volatility and policy changes weighed on demand in China and the US. Yet electric vehicle sales rebounded strongly in the second quarter, reaching record levels in 50 countries. Markets including Vietnam, India, Australia and South Korea roughly doubled EV sales compared with a year earlier, while more than 90 countries posted year-on-year growth during the first half of the year.
The shift reflects a broader change in where future industry growth is likely to come from. While China remains the world’s largest EV market, the IEA expects sales there to stagnate this year for the first time this decade, even as electric vehicles account for more than 60% of new car sales. Meanwhile, emerging markets are becoming increasingly important, supported by expanding policy incentives, growing charging infrastructure and rising consumer interest.
The agency also notes that China and other emerging economies are expected to account for around 60% of global car demand over the next decade, making success in these markets an increasingly important determinant of future automotive leadership.
VinFast’s latest performance reflects this changing landscape.
The Vietnamese automaker delivered 70,085 electric vehicles globally in the second quarter of 2026, up 96% year-on-year, bringing first-half deliveries to 128,662 vehicles, a 78% increase from the same period last year. The company’s two-wheel business also continued to expand rapidly, with 286,039 electric scooters and e-bikes delivered during the quarter, up 311% year-on-year.
The delivery mix also highlights the importance of products designed for diverse market needs. Models ranging from the compact VF 3 and VF 5 to the Limo Green MPV and the newly introduced VF MPV 7 all contributed meaningfully to second-quarter volumes, suggesting demand is spread across both personal mobility and commercial transportation segments.
Just as significant is where those vehicles are going.
In July, VinFast exported more than 5,000 electric vehicles aboard two dedicated vessels. One shipment, consisting of approximately 1,500 VF 6 SUVs, was designated for partner Green SM’s planned expansion in Europe, while another transported more than 3,500 vehicles to the Philippines and Indonesia. The voyages marked VinFast’s 37th and 38th international export shipments in fewer than four years, underscoring the increasing operational scale behind its global expansion.
VinFast’s effort in international market, including in the Middle East, shows that as growth becomes more geographically diversified, automakers can no longer rely on a handful of mature markets to drive expansion. Instead, success will increasingly depend on building products, distribution networks and operations that can compete across a wide range of emerging economies.
For the global EV industry, the center of gravity is not disappearing from established markets. It is becoming far more distributed. VinFast’s recent momentum suggests that companies positioned across multiple high-growth regions may be among the best placed to benefit from that shift.
Abu Dhabi’s luxury housing market is entering a more discerning phase as affluent buyers increasingly favour design quality, liveability and enduring value over short-term price gains. The shift is unfolding alongside strong market activity. Property transactions across the emirate reached about AED117 billion during the first half of 2026, while foreign direct investment in real estate rose to AED13.8 billion. International demand has broadened as Abu Dhabi […]
The UAE’s non-oil private sector expanded at its strongest pace in four months during July, supported by a revival in customer demand, improving exports and smoother regional trade flows. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 52.7 from 50.8 in June, moving further above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction. The increase marked a sharp recovery from June, when business conditions […]
Wynn Resorts has set September 2027 as the opening date for Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, providing its clearest timetable yet for the UAE’s first licensed integrated gaming resort. The Las Vegas-based company announced the date while reporting stronger second-quarter revenue and profit, supported by a sharp improvement at its Macau properties and sustained demand from wealthy customers. Wynn contributed $48.1 million during the […]
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