Sukoon Takaful and Ajman Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding to broaden customer access to Sharia-compliant Takaful products, combining the bank's distribution network with the insurer's product development capabilities.

Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide is targeting a fleet of between 7,000 and 10,000 robotaxis in Saudi Arabia by the end of the decade, marking one of the most ambitious autonomous transport deployments in the GCC.

The UAE's non-oil private sector accelerated sharply in August 2026, posting its fastest expansion in more than eight months as output, new orders, and business confidence all strengthened.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism has unveiled the Unified Tourism Services Platform, a centralised digital hub consolidating tourism licensing, compliance, investment, training and development services under a single interface.

Dubai Chambers has launched specialised Agentic AI training tracks for more than 14,000 member companies operating through its Business Groups and Business Councils, delivered via Dubai Chambers Academy, a new integrated e-learning platform offering sector-focused AI programmes alongside broader business training.

The Abu Dhabi Pension Fund disbursed AED 4.083 billion in total insurance benefits during the first half of 2026, a 20% increase from AED 3.404 billion in the same period of 2025, underscoring the fund's expanding role as a pillar of social protection in the emirate.