News from May 2026

158 stories · All months

• May 30
  UAE and Eswatini Sign Visa-Free Travel AgreementTourism
• May 30
  Coding Legacy: How Dubai Resident Built a 200-Year Family Tree and Won Erth AwardOthers
• May 30
  Dubai Motorists to Pay VAT on Salik Toll Crossings from June 1Government
• May 30
  Inside Abu Dhabi’s Hidden AI Systems Powering Government ServicesTechnology
• May 30
  UAE Economy Grows 6.2% as GDP Reaches Dh1.9 Trillion in 2025Tourism
• May 27
  UAE President Extends Eid Al Adha Greetings to ‘All Who Call UAE Home’, Prays for Peace and ProsperityArt and Culture
• May 27
  ‘People Make Us Part of Their Eid’: Delivery Riders, Taxi and Abra Drivers Celebrate While on Duty in DubaiOthers
• May 27
  UAE Leaders Perform Eid Al Adha Prayers, Exchange Greetings with Worshippers Across the EmiratesArt and Culture
• May 27
  Dubai Culture Launches ‘Open the Chest’ to Revive Emirati Values and Strengthen Family Bonds Among Future GenerationsArt and Culture
• May 26
  UAE Waives Over Dh834 Million in Debt Interest for Low-Income Retirees Ahead of Eid Al AdhaGovernment
• May 26
  Sri Lanka Announces Free Tourist ETA for UAE, India, Pakistan and 37 Other CountriesTourism
• May 26
  Colabz AI Studio Launches Platform to Replace Traditional Product Shoots With AI-Powered Content CreationBusiness
• May 26
  Pilgrims Gather on Mount Arafat as Hajj Reaches Peak Amid High TemperaturesArt and Culture
• May 25
  Al-Futtaim Volvo Opens UAE’s Largest Flagship Showroom, Accelerating Electric Mobility JourneyReal Estate
• May 25
  Etihad Rail Unveils First Official Passenger Rail Uniforms Ahead of Service LaunchGovernment
• May 25
  UAE Airfares Expected to Rise Up to 30% During Peak Travel Seasons in 2026Tourism
• May 25
  ICBA, Uzbekistan Agency Launch Farmers’ Accelerator to Strengthen Crop Value Chains in KarakalpakstanEducation
• May 25
  Repton Al Barsha Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural A-Level CohortEducation
• May 24
  Ain Gold & Diamonds Opens New Showroom in Dubai Gold DistrictReal Estate
• May 23
  Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and UAE Delegation to UNESCO Discuss Enhanced CooperationEducation
• May 23
  Takeda Strengthens Patient-Centered IBD Care in Saudi ArabiaHealthcare
• May 23
  NAFFCO Group Signs Strategic Aviation Safety MoU with Fujairah International AirportBusiness
• May 23
  MBRF Hosts Knowledge Ambassadors Workshop Ahead of Knowledge Summit 2026Technology
• May 23
  International Jury of UNESCO-Hamdan Prize Begins Final Deliberations for Ninth CycleEducation
• May 23
  Federal Tax Authority Honours Winners of Al Ruwad Excellence AwardGovernment
• May 23
  Alef Education and TMRW Edtech Partner to Advance AI-Powered Education Across GCC and MENAEducation
• May 22
  Hamdan Foundation and UNESCO Explore Expanded Cooperation in Teacher DevelopmentEducation
• May 22
  Mada Media Launches Exclusive OOH Advertising Bid for Dubai SMEsBusiness
• May 22
  1,200 Athletes Set to Compete in Inaugural Apex Games at Dubai World Trade CentreSports & Championship
• May 22
  GLIDE Highlights AI and Health System Integration at World Health Assembly 2026Business
• May 22
  Digital Dubai Accelerates DubaiNow Expansion with Intensive Government Services Integration BootcampTechnology
• May 22
  Salik To Apply 5% VAT On Toll Tariffs And Tag Activation Fees From June 1Government
• May 22
  UAE Showcases Innovative MICE Tourism Model at IMEX Frankfurt 2026Tourism
• May 21
  NMDC Dredging & Marine Launches Region’s First Commercial Hydraulic Modelling Facility in Abu DhabiTechnology
• May 21
  Dubai Judicial Institute Unveils 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Digital Transformation and Judicial ExcellenceEducation
• May 21
  Yas Marina Circuit Partners with Emirates Motor Company to Launch Mercedes-AMG Driving ExperienceBusiness
• May 21
  Digital Dubai Launches ‘Parents Track’ to Promote Healthy Digital Habits for FamiliesTechnology
• May 21
  Dubai Strengthens Global Business Events Position at IMEX Frankfurt 2026Tourism
• May 21
  AHS Properties Founder Abbas Sajwani Accelerates Multi-Billion Dirham Expansion Across DubaiReal Estate
• May 21
  Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Expand Plastic Interception Project Ahead of LA28 OlympicsEnvironment
• May 20
  Landmark FIA Report Highlights Major Progress in Sustainability and Diversity InitiativesSports & Championship
• May 20
  INTERPOL Honors Naser Taher for Contributions to Institutional ExcellenceGovernment
• May 20
  PUMA Middle East Celebrates the Spirit of the UAE Through Movement and CommunityBusiness
• May 20
  Gallega Global Logistics Opens 215,000 sq. ft. 3PL Logistics Hub at JafzaReal Estate
• May 20
  Top-Ranked London Business School Sees Rising Demand for Saudi Leadership EducationEducation
• May 20
  Aramex Partners with Netzero to Launch Smart Tree Sustainability Initiative in Saudi ArabiaBusiness
• May 20
  Why a human-centred strategy will define success in the agentic AI eraTechnology
• May 19
  Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions Introduced as Abu Dhabi’s New Ultra-Luxury Residential DevelopmentReal Estate
• May 19
  GII Completes Minority Investment in Hotpack Global to Support Expansion StrategyBusiness
• May 19
  Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity Advances Global Ventures into UAE Pilot ProjectsTechnology
• May 19
  United Foods Company Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results as Net Profit More Than DoublesFood & FMCG
• May 19
  Arab Bank Named ‘Best Bank in the Middle East 2026’ by Global FinanceBusiness
• May 19
  University of Sharjah’s My FarmWell App Wins UAE Engineering Excellence AwardTechnology
• May 19
  Dubai South and Majid Al Futtaim Partner to Develop AED 62 Billion Mixed-Use CommunityTourism
• May 18
  BlueFive Capital signs strategic investment agreement with Gulf General Cooperative InsuranceBusiness
• May 18
  Trojan Construction Holding and Orascom Construction launch Everwater for regional water infrastructure projectsReal Estate
• May 18
  Aramex appoints Archer Fu as SVP East to drive growth across key Asian marketsBusiness
• May 18
  London Business School hosts 23rd Annual MENA Conference in LondonEducation
• May 18
  GME records strongest trading week in two decades with 69 million barrels of Oman crude tradedBusiness
• May 18
  Coffee Planet promotes Ahmed Khalifa as Sales Director to support regional expansionBusiness
• May 18
  HRE Development breaks ground on Sakura Gardens in Falcon City of WondersReal Estate
• May 16
  Thailand and UAE relations set for major expansion in trade, tourism, innovation, and investment in 2026Government
• May 16
  United Foods Company commends UAE’s nationwide ban on harmful trans fatsFood & FMCG
• May 16
  MENA Blockchain Week transforms Dubai into a city-wide blockchain venueTechnology
• May 16
  Emirates NBD Secures Final Approvals for Landmark RBL Bank AcquisitionBusiness
• May 16
  UHM appoints Shadi Refai as Cluster General Manager in KuwaitBusiness
• May 16
  Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Organizes ‘Pioneers of Excellence Forum’ for Gulf Education Award WinnersHealthcare
• May 15
  Bahrain Tourism Authority Launches GCC Tourism Campaign to Boost Regional TravelTourism
• May 15
  Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and KHDA Sign MoU to Support Gifted Education in DubaiEducation
• May 15
  RAKBANK and Emirates Growth Fund Sign Strategic MoU to Support UAE SME GrowthBusiness
• May 15
  Alef Education Wins Prestigious Hamdan-ALECSO Award for Digital Innovation in EducationEducation
• May 15
  ADIS 2026 Day Two Highlights Smart Infrastructure, Mobility, and Urban WellbeingTechnology
• May 15
  Hi-Tech Concrete Products signs agreement with Abu Dhabi International Pre-Cast Plant to expand precast operations in Al AinBusiness
• May 15
  du Pay appoints Roberto Mancone as CEO to drive fintech expansionBusiness
• May 14
  British International School Jeddah Strengthens Academic Standing With COBIS RecognitionEducation
• May 14
  Emirates Islamic Announces AED 250 Million ESG-Linked Financing Facility for Brands For Less GroupEnvironment
• May 14
  FTA Expects Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver Beneficiaries to Reach 91,000Government
• May 14
  ADPIC Signs Agreement With Trojan Construction Holding to Support Emirati Talent Development Through Bunaa ProgrammeReal Estate
• May 14
  PropTech Connect Middle East Opens Regional Office in DIFC to Strengthen Dubai’s Real Estate Innovation EcosystemReal Estate
• May 14
  Stitch Raises $25 Million Series A Led by Andreessen Horowitz in First GCC InvestmentBusiness
• May 14
  HONOR Partners with OWN eSIM to Expand Seamless Digital Connectivity Across GCCBusiness
• May 13
  Dubai Humanitarian hosts annual global meeting to strengthen future humanitarian prioritiesOthers
• May 13
  AMKM and Elephants Foot Arabia partner to advance sustainable infrastructure initiatives across the UAEEnvironment
• May 13
  ANAROCK strengthens Middle East expansion with new leadership appointmentsReal Estate
• May 13
  Enercap partners with Prism Digital for social media and event marketing at MIITE 2026Business
• May 13
  Abu Dhabi’s Phoenix Group partners with DC Max for $8 billion European AI data center expansionTechnology
• May 13
  Trust emerges as key driver of UAE’s AI-powered digital commerce growth, says Checkout.com reportTechnology
• May 13
  Parkin launches first-of-its-kind smart parking camera systems across DubaiGovernment
• May 13
  ADPIC launches unified governance framework to accelerate infrastructure delivery across Abu DhabiBusiness
• May 12
  Insulet Opens Middle East Regional Headquarters in Riyadh to Expand Diabetes Care OperationsTechnology
• May 12
  du Pay Surpasses AED 2 Billion in Transactions as Platform Marks Second AnniversaryBusiness
• May 12
  Sohar Titanium Project Nears Completion as Production Phase BeginsBusiness
• May 12
  Deyaar Reports 23.3% Rise in Q1 2026 Profit Before Tax Amid Strong Real Estate DemandReal Estate
• May 12
  Dubai Honours Al Safeer Congress Ambassadors for Boosting Business Events SectorBusiness
• May 12
  ESNAAD Completes Handover of ‘The Spark by ESNAAD’ in Mohammed Bin Rashid CityReal Estate
• May 12
  Downe House Riyadh Students Shine in Mawhiba Assessment and Secure Offers from Leading Global UniversitiesEducation
• May 11
  ECI Highlights UAE Trade Resilience Strategy at Lill Global Symposium 2026Business
• May 11
  Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit Expands Partner Coalition to Advance Emirate’s US$57 Billion Development AgendaReal Estate
• May 11
  Emaar Development Reports 22% Rise in Q1 2026 Property Sales to AED 20.1 BillionReal Estate
• May 11
  Telr, Geidea Partner to Strengthen Digital Payment Solutions for Merchants in UAEBusiness
• May 11
  Arabian Gulf Properties Says Dubai’s Updated Property Residency RulesReal Estate
• May 11
  SHUAA Capital, Key Capital Partner to Develop MENA Venture Capital Secondaries MarketBusiness
• May 11
  UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support Partners with MST Junior Academy to Boost Youth Sports DevelopmentSports & Championship
• May 9
  UAE Advances Flying Taxi Plans as Archer’s Midnight Receives Key Regulatory ApprovalTourism
• May 9
  Standard Chartered Appoints Michelle Swanepoel as Head of Financing and Securities Services for Middle East and AfricaBusiness
• May 9
  ECI Partners with DEDC to Strengthen Export Support for Dubai ManufacturersBusiness
• May 9
  Emirates Growth Fund Launches National Champions Program at MIITE 2026Government
• May 9
  Emaar Highlights Commitment to UAE Industrial Growth at MIITE 2026Business
• May 8
  Ministry of Economy and Tourism Signs MoU with TRUXX to Advance Digital Logistics InnovationTourism
• May 8
  Azizi Developments Donates AED 200 Million to Build MBRGI’s One Billion Meals Dates Factory in DubaiOthers
• May 8
  du and ADIO Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Innovation in UAE IndustryTechnology
• May 8
  MBRF’s KnowTalks Highlights Resilience and Cyber Safety in the Digital AgeTechnology
• May 8
  UAE Commits $49 Billion to Boost Local Manufacturing and Industrial SovereigntyBusiness
• May 8
  Milestone Systems Launches XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules Updates to Strengthen Smart City SecurityTechnology
• May 8
  ADPIC Unveils Expanded Agenda for Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2026Real Estate
• May 7
  UAE Partners With Asian Development Bank to Strengthen Food Security Across Asia and the PacificFood & FMCG
• May 7
  Conviction Over Uncertainty: Dubai’s Top Brokerages Hold Market Momentum as Data Signals ResilienceReal Estate
• May 7
  Al Khaznah Leathers Signs Strategic MOUs With ROX and UAE Ministry of Culture at Make It in the Emirates 2026Business
• May 7
  IMKAN Partners With Zelo to Deliver Embedded Financing Solutions Across Contractor and Supplier NetworkBusiness
• May 7
  Federal Tax Authority Receives Two International Accreditations for Contact Centre and Customer Complaints Management SystemsGovernment
• May 7
  ECI Reinforces Commitment to SME Empowerment and Industrial Growth at ‘Make It In The Emirates 2026’Government
• May 7
  UAE and Oman Explore Economic Opportunities in Logistics, Food Security and Supply ChainsTourism
• May 6
  EtihadWE Signs AED 1.046 Billion Deal for Fujairah I Desalination PlantReal Estate
• May 6
  LG Electronics posts record Q1 2026 revenue, driven by appliances and vehicle solutionsBusiness
• May 6
  Sindan partners with NYU Abu Dhabi to advance AI manufacturing and talent developmentEducation
• May 6
  Legaline launches UAE’s first AI-native legal services platformTechnology
• May 6
  BCG’s Jeel Tamooh enters 8th year, nurturing Saudi Arabia’s rising leadersBusiness
• May 6
  Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 to power secure, cost-efficient AI infrastructureTechnology
• May 6
  Huawei Appoints Corey Deng as Chief Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer for Middle East and Central AsiaBusiness
• May 5
  Erth Abu Dhabi Wins Emiratisation Award for Second Consecutive YearTourism
• May 5
  Savills Survey Shows Strong Buyer Intent Despite UAE Market CautionReal Estate
• May 5
  Dubai Records Highest-Ever Monthly Off-Plan Office Sales at AED 3 Billion in AprilBusiness
• May 5
  MERED Launches Abu Dhabi’s First Floating Sales Gallery on Al Reem IslandReal Estate
• May 5
  City Tower Launches New Vertical Living Concept on Sheikh Zayed RoadReal Estate
• May 5
  UAE Ministry of Culture Signs Four Agreements to Empower Artisans at ‘Make it in the Emirates’ 2026Government
• May 5
  DFSA Moves to Strengthen Islamic Finance Framework in DIFCBusiness
• May 4
  Conviction Over Uncertainty: Dubai Property Market Holds Momentum as Data Signals StabilityReal Estate
• May 4
  Parkin Deploys AI-Driven Parking Enforcement Across Emaar Malls in DubaiTechnology
• May 4
  Pinpoint Fitness Expands Youth Obstacle Training Model to Abu Dhabi and NairobiOthers
• May 4
  Marjan Group Strengthens Leadership Team to Drive Next Phase of Growth in Ras Al KhaimahReal Estate
• May 4
  Majid Al Futtaim Awards AED 700 Million Contract for Distrikt Ghaf WoodsReal Estate
• May 4
  OMODA & JAECOO Showcases Integrated Ecosystem Pavilion at Global SummitTechnology
• May 4
  Zayed University and Dubai Culture Celebrate First Cohort of Museum Management ProgramEducation
• May 4
  ACCA Research Highlights Rising Entrepreneurial Ambition Among Women in FinanceBusiness
• May 2
  Dubai Plan Lets Motorists Park and Switch to Traffic-Free TransportTourism
• May 2
  Dubai Records Highest Monthly Off-Plan Apartment Sales of 2026 in April at AED 19.7bnReal Estate
• May 2
  OMODA & JAECOO Expands Into Intelligent Ecosystems With AiMOGA Robotics DebutTechnology
• May 2
  Streamlined Movement and Peace of Mind: Strategic Role of Hajj Permit HighlightedOthers
• May 2
  Health Innovator Arlend Gjoni: ‘The Next Global Health Challenge Is Deployment, Not Innovation’Government
• May 2
  Khalifa Fund Launches Second Entrepreneurship Competition to Boost Innovation in Abu DhabiGovernment
• May 2
  Dubai Culture Launches “Theatre and People” Programme to Strengthen Cultural DialogueArt and Culture
• May 1
  NMDC Group to Showcase Industrial Capabilities at Make it in the Emirates 2026Real Estate
• May 1
  OMODA & JAECOO Unveils Next Growth Phase After One Million Global Sales MilestoneTechnology
• May 1
  Rubrik Expands Cyber Resilience Capabilities for Google Cloud SQLTechnology
• May 1
  SIG Showcases Innovation Hub in Dubai to Boost UAE Food Security and F&B GrowthFood & FMCG
• May 1
  Daniel Craig Fronts New DENZA Campaign as BYD Accelerates Global ExpansionBusiness
• May 1
  KFSH Named Middle East’s Most Valuable Healthcare Brand for Fourth Consecutive YearHealthcare
• May 1
  UAE Launches National Register to Preserve Modern Architectural HeritageArt and Culture