DP World has signed a 50-year concession with the Fujairah Ports Authority to develop two new terminals, Al Rugaylat and Dibba Al Fujairah, with combined container and general cargo capacity that would lift DP World's UAE TEU handling to nearly 22 million. Construction is expected to begin within the next two years. Read more →

The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation has launched the UAE's first national environmental radiation portal, consolidating real-time monitoring data, laboratory analysis and analytical tools into a single platform. It builds on FANR's monitoring programme running since 2015 and will eventually incorporate AI-driven data analysis. Read more →

Abu Dhabi's food safety authority has temporarily closed Noble Catering Services in the Al Dhafra Region following repeated violations of the emirate's food safety law. The closure stays in effect until the operator rectifies all outstanding issues and meets ADAFSA's requirements. Read more →

Etihad Airways has detailed a full suite of ground services for passengers departing and arriving at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport, from at-home check-in and bag collection to post-flight door delivery. Services are tiered by cabin class, with several available to Economy passengers for purchase. Read more →

Emaar has topped Dubai's developer rankings by transaction value in 2026, recording AED30.6 billion in sales against DAMAC's AED16.7 billion. Azizi leads on volume, driven by affordable-segment deals, while the top ten developers have collectively closed 36,808 transactions worth AED86.8 billion. Read more →

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a national programme to overhaul the UAE's economic statistics system, setting 2024 as the new base year for national accounts and reconstructing GDP data back to 2010. The reform, led by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, incorporates new data from corporate tax and VAT systems. Read more →

Al-Futtaim has opened a Honda flagship showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road, bringing the brand's full passenger vehicle and motorcycle range to one of Dubai's most prominent commercial addresses. Aftersales servicing will be handled through a dedicated Honda Service Centre nearby. Read more →

Emirates NBD posted record pre-tax profit of AED 16.2 billion in H1 2026, up 5% year-on-year, as total income rose 16% to AED 27.9 billion. The group's balance sheet crossed AED 1.3 trillion, with loans up 17% following the consolidation of newly acquired RBL Bank. Read more →