A new global AI Adoption Index by Cybernews places the United Arab Emirates among the world’s fastest-growing artificial intelligence markets, ranking third globally with a 56% adoption rate in 2025.
Etihad Airways delivered a record AED 2.6 billion profit in 2025, up 47% year-on-year, as passenger numbers surged 21% to 22.4 million – making it the fastest-growing full-service network carrier globally.
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued new guidelines directing licensed financial institutions on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The UAE Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), has issued its first-ever seven-year UAE dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury Sukuk, valued at AED 550 million.
Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council to enhance governance standards and long-term sustainability for family-owned enterprises across the UAE.
Aldar Properties has raised USD 1 billion through subordinated hybrid notes issued to Apollo Global Management, taking Apollo’s total investment in the developer to USD 2.9 billion since 2022.
Mashreq has opened the UAE banking capital markets for 2026 with a USD 500 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bond, attracting strong global investor demand.
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have launched the pilot phase of the One-Point Air Travelers project, enabling citizens to complete entry procedures at their airport of departure.
Oman recorded more than USD 3.6 billion in new investment across its free zones, industrial cities and special economic zones in 2025.
Mwani Qatar and Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have signed a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding to deepen collaboration across maritime transport, logistics, digital systems and investment.
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