The UAE has issued two federal decree laws to modernise capital markets and strengthen financial oversight. The legislation enhances the role of the Capital Market Authority, clarifying its responsibility to regulate licensed financial activities.
The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched the seventh cohort of the Tech Founders program, including 20 digital startup founders.
Lean Technologies has graduated from the Central Bank of the UAE’s Open Finance live-proving programme, becoming one of the first third-party providers to reach this stage.
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 has announced the introduction of a new series of masterclasses aimed at strengthening support for founders, creators and early-stage startups.
Dubai Customs’ Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform has received international recognition from the World Customs Organisation.
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week has announced the programme for the ADSW Summit 2026, positioning the event as a key platform for accelerating global systems transformation.
Dubai’s real estate market is expected to enter a more disciplined phase in 2026, with buyer behaviour shifting from momentum-driven decisions to logic-based purchasing, following another record-breaking year for the sector.
The UAE’s long-term focus on economic diversification and sustainable growth is expected to drive significant job creation in the year ahead.
Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the region’s first integrated recreational vehicle (RV) route, introducing a new model of nature-based tourism and expanding outdoor travel options across the emirate.
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has announced its first project in Malaysia with the signing of a power purchase agreement to develop a 200-megawatt floating solar photovoltaic plant at the Chereh Dam in Pahang State.
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