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The report also showed gross fixed capital formation increased 5.1% compared with the same period last year.

The Emirati Supplier Program currently includes partnerships with more than 84 organizations, creating procurement opportunities for 1,070 registered Emirati enterprises.

Siada is live. NVIDIA B200 GPUs sold out worldwide and waitlisted into 2027, are running inside Innovation City, Ras Al Khaimah today.

Building on Bayut’s existing Dubai Transactions offering, the new features give buyers, sellers, tenants, investors and brokers more accessible property-level insights powered by Dubai Land Department data.

The Future Founder Program 2026 will run from July 6-August 21 and is open to students aged 17-21 of all nationalities.

How the founder of SIX Concept Store is proving that in today's retail landscape, experience—not inventory—is the ultimate competitive advantage.

Initially available to eligible clients through Standard Chartered’s DIFC operations, the capability reinforces the UAE’s position as a leading hub for regulated digital asset activity and  represents the first phase of Standard Chartered’s broader global stablecoin proposition.

“Just as we nurture the cultural landscape, we consolidate our mission across every dimension of the city, including the way we plan our urban areas, harness data for policymaking, empower our people, attract investment, and support new sectors. Today’s approvals reflect the breadth of Dubai’s ambitions and the depth of its commitment to its residents and generations to come," H.H. Sheikh Hamdan said during a meeting with The Executive Council.

According to the real estate market index, Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Dhaayen led in real estate transactions by financial value, recording QAR599 million, QAR538.6 million, and QAR368.3 million respectively.

Daman Markets has signed a sponsorship agreement with the UAE Boxing Federation to support athletes, coaches, and the wider boxing community in the country.

Dr. Samira Cutts and Mariska Stoffel join Eywa's growing network of experts advancing the conversation around wellness, longevity, and the science of the built environment.

The hackathon attracted 63 projects, with participants working in teams to develop AI-powered concepts and prototypes addressing opportunities across a range of sectors.

The program aims to help startups expand their operations and compete within the cybersecurity sector.

Looking ahead, the second half of 2026 could mark another milestone for technology IPOs. AI leaders Anthropic and OpenAI remain the most anticipated listings, although both could slip into 2027 if market conditions remain volatile.

Through Al Mana Film Studios, strategic partnerships, and industry initiatives spanning the GCC, Abdulrahman Al-Mana is helping create the infrastructure needed for a thriving regional film ecosystem.

The program will address topics including healthy ageing, brain health, accessibility, age-inclusive work, intergenerational living, financial resilience, caregiving, AI and technology, lifelong learning, the silver economy, and urban and policy adaptation.

The Global AI Show, Global Games Show, and Global Blockchain Show are expected to attract more than 10,000 delegates and over 200 industry leaders.

The Global Games Show and Global Blockchain Show will be co-located with the Global AI Show, allowing attendees to access all three conferences with a single ticket.

Individuals from UAE and around the world can submit their concepts through the museum’s official social media channels, with further details to be announced later.

The new shared laboratory facility has beedeveloped in partnership with M42 and Attentive Science

For private banks, success will be defined not by footprint alone, but by the ability to connect markets, capabilities and advice in ways that reflect the realities of a more interconnected world.

The award recognizes achievements that demonstrate excellence, distinction, and measurable impact delivered in record time.

With the company’s first earnings report expected in August and several significant lock-up expirations approaching, the coming months are likely to play a key role in shaping investor sentiment and establishing a clearer picture of the company’s public market valuation.

Dubai now has 2,223 EV charging stations, while registered users of the Green Charger Initiative have grown to 23,600, according to DEWA.

Since March 2026, Bayut Academy has delivered 38 specialised training sessions, attended by representatives from 104 unique real estate agencies across the UAE.

Dubai Future Foundation, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, has launched the “Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026” report, an annual publication that identifies the most promising technologies expected to deliver significant impact across economies, industries, and societies in the years ahead. Technologies were selected based on three core criteria: novelty, transformative potential, and […]

"Like any powerful technology, there is always the risk of misuse if it falls into the wrong hands, which is why trust, governance, and responsible adoption remain so important."

How Mohamed Al-Namara Built and Sold Dubai’s First AI-Powered Sharia-Compliant FinTech in Twelve Months

The forum featured 13 high-level panel discussions, more than 80 speakers, and over 3,500 B2B meetings, reinforcing its role as a key platform for France-Gulf economic dialogue.

“Amid global and regional challenges and changes, Abu Dhabi continues to demonstrate its ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and prosperity," Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), said.