Business & Money | Sunday 8 February, 2026 10:57 am

‎The Council of Ministers’ recognition of the Real Estate Future Forum underscores the Forum’s role as a national platform for alignment, partnership, and measurable impact

‎The Council of Ministers’ recognition of the Real Estate Future Forum underscores the Forum’s role as a national platform for alignment, partnership, and measurable impact — translating dialogue into outcomes that advance the sector’s developmental...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 August, 2026 4:17 pm

SEWA connects 2,497 new projects to electricity network in H1 2026

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced several achievements within its sustainable development plan to develop infrastructure in various areas of Sharjah during the first half of 2026. The authority completed the electricity connection plan for 2,497 new projects,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 August, 2026 4:15 pm

e& UAE becomes first telecom operator globally to test eRedCap on live network

e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of e&, on Thursday became the first telecom operator globally to announce the successful testing of enhanced Reduced Capability (eRedCap) on its live network. This achievement demonstrates a practical pathway for enterprises and public-sector...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 August, 2026 4:13 pm

CBUAE participates in BRICS Meeting in India to enhance financial resilience

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) participated in the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, held on 12–13 August in Jaipur, India, under India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency. The CBUAE delegation was headed by Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 August, 2026 4:12 pm

AIREV, Qualcomm to advance autonomous AI across enterprise, government environments

AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-based creator of the OnDemand autonomous AI platform, has entered into a strategic agreement with Qualcomm Technologies Ltd. Through this collaboration, the OnDemand platform will be integrated with Qualcomm Dragonwing products, including the Qualcomm Dragonwing AI On-Prem ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 August, 2026 3:49 pm

With AED 1.4 trillion in assets, 43 institutions, UAE solidifies its position as global hub for Islamic finance and Halal industry

The UAE is solidifying its position as a leading global hub for Islamic finance and the Halal industry through an integrated strategic ecosystem comprising legal, Shari'ah, and regulatory frameworks, as well as governance systems led by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). This approach...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 August, 2026 3:47 pm

TAQA reports net income of AED4.1 billion for H1 2026

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) on Thursday announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30th June 2026, reporting revenues of AED27.5 billion and higher profitability, driven particularly by increased returns from TAQA Transmission and TAQA’s Generation...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 August, 2026 3:45 pm

PIF publishes 2026-2030 strategy document

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) published today, Aug. 12, its strategy document for 2026-2030, which was approved by the fund’s board in mid-April. Under the strategy, PIF will focus on building highly competitive domestic economic ecosystems, enhancing integration across sectors,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 August, 2026 12:41 pm

Saudi Arabia among top 10 AI investors: World Bank

Saudi Arabia ranks among the world's top 10 countries for private investment in artificial intelligence (AI), the World Bank said in its World Development Report 2026: Promise of AI Intelligence. The report also identified Saudi Arabia as one of the leading destinations for AI talent in 2025,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 August, 2026 12:34 pm

Acwa signs $400M deal to develop desalination plant in Indonesia

ACWA Power (Acwa) signed a joint development agreement with PT GARAM, Indonesia’s state-owned salt producer, to develop the country’s first integrated seawater desalination and industrial salt production facility. The salt production facility will be developed under a build-own-operate...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 August, 2026 12:05 pm

472 projects worth SAR 233.2B awarded in 2025: SCA

The total value of projects in Saudi Arabia’s construction sector reached about SAR 233.2 billion in 2025, spread across 472 projects, according to the Saudi Contractors Authority’s (SCA) annual report. The total value of projects in Saudi Arabia’s contracting sector reached about SAR...

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