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 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 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...
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...
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...
