UAE–UK economic partnership offers blueprint for growth through global disruption
The UAE–UK Business Council convened senior UAE and UK figures for the second in its series of live virtual briefings on developments in the Arabian Gulf, focusing on the UAE’s economic outlook, the adaptation and recovery of regional supply chains, investor confidence, and the next phase of UAE–UK trade and investment cooperation. The briefing featured […]
Alpha Dhabi net profit surges 48% to AED9.8 billion in H1
Alpha Dhabi Holding, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, recorded net profit of AED9.8 billion in the first half of 2026, surging 48 percent compared with the same period of the prior year. Group revenue reached AED37.6 billion, representing a 5 percent increase versus the same period of the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA rose […]
Dubai Residential REIT reports 15% H1 profit growth, approves AED573.2 million interim dividend
Dubai Residential REIT reported net profit before changes in the fair value of investment property of AED716.5 million for the first half of 2026, up 15.1 percent from AED622.3 million in the corresponding period last year, driven by higher rental income, increased occupancy and disciplined cost management. Revenue rose 8.1 percent year-on-year to AED1.0357 billion […]
Mohammed bin Rashid orders promotion of Tamim Al Muhairi to rank of Lieutenant General, approves promotion of 6,526 security service personnel
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the promotion of Major General Tamim Al Muhairi, Director-General of Dubai’s State Security Department, to the rank of Lieutenant General, in recognition of his dedicated service and outstanding contributions to strengthening the emirate’s security apparatus, reinforcing safety […]
UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian hostile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the […]
Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates Venezuelan FM, discusses strengthening bilateral ties in phone call
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Felix Plasencia on his appointment as Minister of People’s Power for Foreign Relations and International Trade of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. During a phone call, the two sides discussed friendship relations, cooperation and joint work between the two […]
UAE President conveys condolences to Acting President of Venezuela over earthquake victims
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with Her Excellency Delcy Rodríguez, Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, to convey his sincere condolences over the victims of the recent earthquake and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. His Highness reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity […]
UAE responds to relief efforts for people affected in Lebanon
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is providing diverse humanitarian assistance through the UAE Aid Agency to relieve those affected amid the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The UAE’s assistance reflects the nation’s civilisational mission and its moral responsibilities towards communities and peoples affected by disasters and […]
UAE, Lebanese Presidents discuss bilateral ties and regional developments in phone call
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, spoke by telephone today to discuss bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation in support of both countries’ interests and the prosperity and wellbeing of their peoples. The call also covered the latest developments […]
UAE welcomes trilateral framework agreement between Lebanon, Israel facilitated, supported by US
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement by Lebanon and Israel regarding reaching a trilateral framework agreement, facilitated and supported by the United States, and commended the diplomatic efforts by US President Donald Trump, and Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, in facilitating this agreement. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) […]