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Transport & logistics

AD Ports Group posts record Q3 profit despite shipping disruption

Net profit rose to about Dh975 million and revenue grew roughly 48%; UAE container volumes were lower year on year but recovered strongly from the previous quarter.

Source: Khaleej Times

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Transport & logistics

DP World: east coast terminals to complement, not replace, Jebel Ali

Two new terminals at Al Rugaylat and Dibba, expected within 18–24 months, will add container and general-cargo capacity while Jebel Ali remains the main hub.

Source: Khaleej Times

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Industry

KEZAD offers ready-built units and serviced plots for light industry

The zone covers more than 550 sq km; ready-built light-industry units start at 419 sq m, with published annual rates for serviced industrial plots.

Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office

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Trade

UAE non-oil trade nears Dh3 trillion in nine months

Non-oil trade reached about Dh2.945 trillion by end-September, up 10%, with non-oil exports at a record of roughly Dh706 billion.

Source: Khaleej Times

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Real estate

Abu Dhabi property deals up 76% to Dh171bn in nine months

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre logged over 38,000 transactions; sales of about Dh119bn led the growth and foreign investment in investment zones more than doubled.

Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office

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Energy

ADIPEC 2026 closes with an estimated $67bn in deals

The Abu Dhabi show drew about 240,000 visitors and 2,260 exhibiting companies, with deal value up roughly 26% on the previous edition — widening supply and service openings for energy firms.

Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office

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Aviation

Emirates Group books Dh4.1bn half-year profit despite regional conflict

Pre-tax profit fell 66% and revenue 12% to Dh66.2bn because of the conflict and higher fuel costs, while the group kept a strong cash position.

Source: Emirates Group

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Construction

Big 5 Global puts construction procurement and supply chains in focus

It runs 23–26 November at Dubai World Trade Centre with 1,800+ exhibitors from 60 countries, including a trail for low-carbon building-material suppliers.

Source: Gulf Daily News

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Economy

UAE non-oil sector keeps growing in October as prices climb

The PMI read 54.8, and firms raised selling prices at the fastest pace on record to pass on higher fuel, freight and material costs.

Source: The National

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Real estate

Dubai property transactions near Dh625bn in ten months

Sales reached about Dh412bn across ready and off-plan property, with October alone recording more than Dh34bn.

Source: Emirates 24|7

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Trade

UAE and Canada sign a comprehensive economic partnership

Talks wrapped up in 47 days; the deal is expected to take effect in 2027 and aims to double two-way trade within a decade.

Source: Khaleej Times

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Real estate

Aldar's Q3 profit rises 25%

Net profit rose to about Dh1.9bn and revenue to Dh9.3bn, with a development backlog of around Dh71.6bn.

Source: The National

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Trade

UAE and Benin sign a CEPA in Abu Dhabi

The agreement aims to grow trade that topped $2.1bn in 2025 and will take effect once ratified.

Source: The National

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Industry

ADNOC opens Dh60bn+ in local manufacturing opportunities to 2030

More than 200 items are targeted for local production, and a simpler supplier qualification process could cut onboarding time by up to 80%.

Source: Gulf Daily News

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Tourism & hospitality

Arabian Travel Market 2027 set for May under a 'Travel without boundaries' theme

The next edition runs 3–6 May 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre, a key deal-making platform for hotels, airlines and travel companies.

Source: Gulf Daily News

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Energy

Middle East Energy moves to Dubai Exhibition Centre for 2027

The next edition runs 11–13 May 2027 at Expo City Dubai, giving power and energy suppliers a larger exhibition space.

Source: Dubai Focus

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Business

Over 37,000 new companies join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in nine months

37,373 firms joined since January, and members' exports and re-exports reached about Dh252bn.

Source: Khaleej Times

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Economy

Dubai's economy reaches Dh473bn in the first half

Real GDP dipped slightly year on year, while finance and insurance grew 8.8% to about 14% of the emirate's economy.

Source: Arab News

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Tourism & hospitality

Dubai shifts focus to high-value visitors and long-term investors for 2027

The plan favours visitor quality over volume, as hotel operators press ahead with projects and the emirate works with DP World on logistics.

Source: Khaleej Times

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Real estate

Sharjah property market records Dh46.8bn in nine months

Transaction value rose 5.6% and volumes 14% to more than 91,000, with residential units dominating sales.

Source: Gulf News

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Government & budget

Cabinet approves Dh292.5bn federal budget for 2027–2029

The 2027 budget is about Dh90.1bn, with social development, education and health taking the largest share and a focus on digital government and AI.

Source: UAE Ministry of Finance

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Economy

UAE GDP reaches Dh961.9bn in the first half

The economy grew 0.4% and non-oil activity 1.8%, lifting its share to about 79%, despite a second-quarter contraction linked to regional conditions.

Source: Gulf News

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Tourism & hospitality

Dubai hotel revenues top Dh6bn in eight months

Dubai welcomed about 6.97 million visitors through August with 21.6 million hotel nights and an average room rate near Dh470.

Source: Emirates 24|7

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Economy

Central Bank lifts UAE 2027 growth forecast to 10.4%

The outlook rests on a big rise in oil output, with non-oil growth expected to pick up to about 4.9% in 2027.

Source: Khaleej Times

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Industry

UAE industrial sector keeps attracting investment

Industrial rents rose year on year in Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid limited modern supply, after about Dh48.5bn of industrial investment was announced at Make it in the Emirates 2026.

Source: Al Bayan

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Transport & logistics

Etihad Rail opens its Dubai station at Al Yalayis on 30 September

Dubai's first passenger station links to Mohamed Bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi in about 57 minutes, with fares from Dh55.

Source: Gulf News

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Aviation

Dubai Airports expects 70 million passengers in 2026 as traffic recovers

Capacity is back to about 84% of pre-crisis levels, and July handled 6.3 million passengers, up 26% on June.

Source: Khaleej Times

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Exhibitions & events

DWTC unveils its events calendar to the end of 2026

Events span Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City, covering construction, mining, food and technology.

Source: Dubai Media Office

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Government procurement

Emirati Supplier Programme: about Dh1.78bn in contracts in 2025

Dubai Customs raised its spending with Emirati suppliers by about 18%, while more than 1,070 national firms benefited through 84 supporting entities.

Source: Emarat Al Youm

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Tourism & hospitality

Ras Al Khaimah welcomes a record number of visitors in H1

Visitors topped 670,000 and domestic arrivals rose 47%, lifting hotel revenues in the second quarter.

Source: Khaleej Times

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