Sohar International has announced a strategic partnership with The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY Mellon) to enhance its custody services. The new custody services are expected to increase access to global markets for Omani institutions and strengthen the country's position as a rising financial hub.

The UAE has ranked first globally in fibre optic network penetration to homes for 2025, achieving a 99.5% penetration rate. This is according to the FTTH Global Ranking 2025 and it marks the ninth consecutive year the country has led in this category.

The UAE is set to host the 14th edition of the AIM Congress from 7 – 9 April at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

Uber and WeRide have joined forces with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to accelerate the adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the city. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Dubai’s Self-Driving Transport Strategy, which aims to make 25% of all journeys autonomous by 2030.

EDGNEX Data Centers have acquired Finland-founded data centre company Hyperco, strengthening its presence in the European market.

Abu Dhabi’s economy expanded by 3.8% in 2024, reaching an all-time high of $326.71bn. This marks the third consecutive year of record-breaking GDP figures according to data from the Statistics Center – Abu Dhabi.