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Created: 2026/05/29 16:28
Updated: 2026/05/29 16:28
Dubai GDP growth driven by trade and construction

Dubai GDP growth driven by trade and construction

Dubai’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong growth in the trade and construction sectors. GDP grew 2.4 percent year

Author: Agbi
Dubai’s first vertiport gets operational clearance

Dubai’s first vertiport gets operational clearance

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority has approved the operation of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft from a purpose-built commercial vertiport

Author: Agbi
Ajman allocates $490m for urban development

Ajman allocates $490m for urban development

Ajman, one of the UAE’s seven emirates, has launched an urban infrastructure plan as part of its Vision 2030 programme. The Ajman Municipality agenda, AM30x30,

Author: Agbi
South Korea explores $1bn Abu Dhabi industrial hub

South Korea explores $1bn Abu Dhabi industrial hub

UAE-based AG Company will partner with South Korea’s Akbar Investment Company as they plan to establish an industrial zone for Korean industries in Abu Dhabi. The

Author: Agbi
New DAE joint venture targets $6bn in aircraft assets

New DAE joint venture targets $6bn in aircraft assets

Mustang Aerospace, a new Dubai-based aircraft leasing co-investment company, is targeting investments of $6 billion in aircraft assets over the medium term. Dubai

Author: Agbi
Adnoc to hold 60% in Bab Gas Cap concession

Adnoc to hold 60% in Bab Gas Cap concession

Abu Dhabi has awarded state-run Adnoc and six international partners a concession to develop and produce gas from the Bab Gas Cap. The project, around 150km southwest

Author: Agbi
UAE bans children under 15 from using social media

UAE bans children under 15 from using social media

The UAE has become the first Arab country to introduce social media restrictions for children. The Emirates has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, creating

Author: Agbi
Sharjah commits $200m to ease road congestion towards Dubai

Sharjah commits $200m to ease road congestion towards Dubai

Sharjah is launching a AED750 million ($204 million) programme of road upgrades designed to ease traffic congestion on routes towards Dubai. A soft opening is expected

Author: Agbi
Sarabia Optical marks 120 years with new 360 concept

Sarabia Optical marks 120 years with new 360 concept

SARABIA OPTICAL has opened its new concept, Sarabia 360 x Essilor Premier, a partnership with the French manufacturer of lenses and optical equipment. The new clinic

Author: Bworldonline
Safeen Drydocks wins $354m vessel contracts

Safeen Drydocks wins $354m vessel contracts

Safeen Drydocks, an Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilding, repair and maintenance company, has secured two vessel construction contracts valued at AED1.3 billion ($354 million

Author: Agbi