Emirates has signed an MOU with the Medical Tourism Association at Arabian Travel Market 2026, becoming the preferred airline for international medical and wellness travellers. The deal targets key corridors across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, with plans for accredited provider networks, care coordination and cross-border payments via Mastercard. Read more →

Etihad Airways and the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan signed a co-operation agreement at Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai, formalising a push to grow leisure travel on the airline's Central Asia routes. The deal follows Etihad's daily Abu Dhabi–Tashkent launch in August and a codeshare giving access to eight further Uzbek cities. Read more →

DCT Abu Dhabi has launched an updated Hotel Classification Manual at Arabian Travel Market, introducing expanded categories, tighter sustainability requirements, and seven new accolades for hotels. The revised framework supports Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy 2030 and follows sector-wide stakeholder consultation. Read more →

Emaar Properties' board has approved a one-time special dividend of AED4.4 billion, or AED0.50 per share, to be paid on top of its regular annual dividend. The distribution requires shareholder approval at a General Assembly, with payment and record dates yet to be announced. Read more →

EDGE Group and South Korea's Hanwha have signed a Term Sheet in Abu Dhabi covering three weapons platforms, including long-range and medium-range surface-to-air missile systems. The deal lays the groundwork for a potential joint venture and local production arrangements aimed at building the UAE's defence industrial base. Read more →

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved the New Fourth Corridor, an 80-kilometre, 12-lane road spanning Abu Dhabi to Sharjah with 72 bridges and 17 tunnels. The AED 3.5 billion first phase will cut journey times by up to 60 per cent and serve more than 3.1 million people. Read more →

Cash buyers in Dubai's property market have dropped from 47% in April to just 23% in August, according to Allsopp & Allsopp. The shift toward mortgage financing appears to be pushing demand into higher price brackets, with deals above AED 5 million rising sharply year-on-year. Read more →

Microsoft will make its Agent 365 platform available through the UAE data centre from October, giving enterprises tools to govern, secure and monitor AI agents at scale. The announcement came at GISEC Global 2026, with Microsoft UAE's general manager warning that local adoption is outpacing organisational readiness. Read more →