News from August 2026

138 stories · All months

• Aug 31
  Jannah Hotels & Resorts Appoints Amer Ammar as Director of Commercial Strategy and DevelopmentBusiness
• Aug 31
  Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation and UAE University Welcome New Students to Educational Innovation ProgrammeEducation
• Aug 31
  Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem Celebrate New Era of Rallying in EncarnaciónSports & Championship
• Aug 31
  UAE Boardrooms Urged to Address Hidden Psychological Cost of Regional UncertaintyBusiness
• Aug 31
  Emirates Islamic rewards 55 SMEs with AED 1 million in Business Banking campaignBusiness
• Aug 29
  BLUETTI showcases outdoor and RV power solutions at ADIHEX 2026Technology
• Aug 29
  Third Fatima bint Mubarak Academy Basketball Cup for Ladies 2026 begins in Abu DhabiSports & Championship
• Aug 29
  IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City mark Emirati Women’s Day with exclusive dining offersArt and Culture
• Aug 29
  Sharjah-Dubai travel: Emirates Road to get two new lanes, cutting peak-hour trips by 25%Government
• Aug 29
  Fog reduces visibility as red and yellow alerts issuedEnvironment
• Aug 28
  Emirates Road to Add Two Lanes for Sharjah-Dubai Traffic, Cutting Peak-Hour Journeys by 25%Government
• Aug 28
  Sharjah Digital Department Launches Second Cohort of Data and AI Mastery ProgrammeTechnology
• Aug 28
  Fidelity United Opens New Management Office in Dubai as Insurer Marks 50 Years in UAEBusiness
• Aug 28
  France Showcases Smart Grid Technologies as Gulf Energy Demand RisesEnvironment
• Aug 28
  Syria records first international card transaction in over 15 years with Mastercard and QNB GroupBusiness
• Aug 28
  Chipotle Opens First Saudi Arabia Restaurant as Alshaya Group Expands Brand Across GCCFood & FMCG
• Aug 28
  FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem Meets Chilean President to Strengthen Mobility and Motorsport CooperationSports & Championship
• Aug 27
  Sultan bin Tahnoon: Emirati Women Are Partners in Shaping the FutureBusiness
• Aug 27
  UAE Advances International Sports Cooperation at BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting in IndiaSports & Championship
• Aug 27
  OMNIYAT Leads Palm Jumeirah’s AED 20 Million-Plus Residential Market in H1 2026Real Estate
• Aug 27
  Egypt’s Smouha Club Crowned Champions of Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Cup for Ladies 2026Sports & Championship
• Aug 27
  Sharjah Digital Department Launches Cyber Security Strategy 2026–2031Government
• Aug 27
  Ciena Research: UAE and Saudi Service Providers See AI Networks Driving New Revenue GrowthTechnology
• Aug 26
  Rain Likely in Some Areas as Abu Dhabi Temperatures Reach 45°CEnvironment
• Aug 26
  Dubai Real Estate Momentum Strengthens as Licensed Buildings Rise 37.4% in First Half of 2026Real Estate
• Aug 26
  Saur, Nesma & Partners Sign MoU for Strategic Recycled Water Project in RiyadhBusiness
• Aug 26
  Nine in Ten Finance Professionals Remain Concerned About AI-Generated Insights as Middle East AI Investment AcceleratesTechnology
• Aug 26
  As Emergency Care Demand Rises Across MENA, St. George’s University Expert Says Doctor Training Must EvolveHealthcare
• Aug 26
  Ciena Research: UAE and Saudi Service Providers See AI Networks Driving New Revenue OpportunitiesTechnology
• Aug 26
  International Code Council to Highlight Practical Application of Saudi Building Code at Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026Business
• Aug 25
  Bin Touq Discusses Expanding UAE-Rajasthan Economic and Tourism PartnershipsGovernment
• Aug 25
  Msheireb Properties Partners with Inc. Arabia to Drive Business InnovationBusiness
• Aug 25
  Azizi Developments Hands Over Riviera 55 in MeydanReal Estate
• Aug 25
  CPX Returns to GISEC Global 2026 to Spotlight AI Resilience and CybersecurityTechnology
• Aug 25
  Dubai Land Department to Showcase Smart Real Estate Initiatives at IPS 2026Real Estate
• Aug 25
  Loyalty & Reward Co Opens Dubai Office as Middle East Loyalty Market Nears $5.6 BillionBusiness
• Aug 24
  Saudi Arabia Accelerates Food Security and Manufacturing Drive as Saudifood Events Unite in JeddahFood & FMCG
• Aug 24
  RAK ICC and Rakbank Partner to Strengthen Banking Access for International Wealth CommunityBusiness
• Aug 24
  National Bonds Launches Ahed Council to Advance Women’s Financial Wellbeing in the UAEGovernment
• Aug 24
  Gold Prices in Dubai Rise to Three-Month High as 24K Nears Dh560Business
• Aug 24
  Dubai-Based AI Startup Automates Over 90% of Customer Orders and Inquiries Across MENATechnology
• Aug 24
  Rakbank Islamic Enables Bitcoin Trading Through Its Banking PlatformBusiness
• Aug 22
  Sharjah Announces Partial Road Closure Near Al Hazanah for Six DaysGovernment
• Aug 22
  Why Some Abu Dhabi Residents Saw No Rain Despite Weather WarningsEnvironment
• Aug 22
  Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Cup for Ladies 2026 Opens in Abu DhabiSports & Championship
• Aug 22
  Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex Advances Sustainable Hospitality with Energy and Waste Reduction InitiativesTourism
• Aug 21
  HRE Development Appoints Mohammad Al Sari as Chief Executive OfficerReal Estate
• Aug 21
  MRI Software Appoints David Bowie as Chief Client Officer to Strengthen Global Client ExperienceTechnology
• Aug 21
  MBRF’s ‘Alghani Azzahir’ Dictionary Advances Arabic Language DevelopmentEducation
• Aug 21
  Majority of Dubai Homes Under Construction Already Sold as Demand Keeps Pace with SupplyReal Estate
• Aug 20
  Arada Expands into Queensland with AED5 Billion Broadbeach Twin-Tower ProjectReal Estate
• Aug 20
  UiPath Introduces Maestro Flow for Developer-First Orchestration of Coding AgentsBusiness
• Aug 20
  7X and UAEV Approve First Six EV Charging Sites Across NXN FacilitiesGovernment
• Aug 20
  Palm Jebel Ali Unveils 44 Beachfront Villas Across 10 Designs on Frond FReal Estate
• Aug 20
  Renault of AWR Automotive Launches Back-to-School Campaign with Exclusive Ownership BenefitsBusiness
• Aug 19
  Genetec Highlights Why Access Control Is Becoming a Governance and Cybersecurity Priority in the Middle EastTechnology
• Aug 19
  From Dubai to Doha: Aesthetic Medicine Training Expands Across the GulfHealthcare
• Aug 19
  Dubai Humanitarian Marks World Humanitarian Day with UN OCHA and PartnersGovernment
• Aug 19
  DataFlow’s TrueProfile.io Partners with MediLearning to Expand CPD Access for Healthcare Professionals Across GCCEducation
• Aug 18
  Vida Aljada to Bring Five-Star Lifestyle Hospitality Experience to SharjahHealthcare
• Aug 18
  Emirates NBD Signs MoU with American Hospital Dubai to Enhance Employee BenefitsHealthcare
• Aug 18
  Quickerr by Choithrams Brings Everyday Convenience to Dubai MetroBusiness
• Aug 18
  Trojan Construction Holding and Khalifa University Sign MoU to Advance Talent DevelopmentEducation
• Aug 17
  National Agriculture Centre Holds Farmer Workshop in Fujairah to Support Sustainable FarmingGovernment
• Aug 17
  SALAMA reports second consecutive profitable quarter in H1 2026Business
• Aug 17
  Help AG achieves CyberForce SOC certification from DESCBusiness
• Aug 17
  UAE's PropTech sector projected to reach AED 5.95 billion by 2032Business
• Aug 17
  Hamdan Centre team secures second place at FIRST LEGO League Asia Open ChampionshipSports & Championship
• Aug 17
  CBD Advances Open Finance in UAE with Cross-Bank Payment CapabilityBusiness
• Aug 15
  Fog Alert Issued as Temperatures Expected to Dip SlightlyEnvironment
• Aug 15
  Sharjah installs real-time arrival displays at bus stops and stationsTourism
• Aug 15
  Sharjah announces road diversion at Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed-Maliha intersectionGovernment
• Aug 15
  Nearly 40 UAE Teens Train as Cultural Guides at Sheikh Zayed Grand MosqueArt and Culture
• Aug 14
  UAE Confirms Prophet’s Birthday Holiday for August 28Others
• Aug 14
  AiMOGA Robotics Surpasses 2,000 Global Deliveries Across 60+ CountriesTechnology
• Aug 14
  Deerfields Mall Launches Summer Campaigns for Back-to-School and Abu Dhabi ExperiencesEducation
• Aug 14
  MBRF Announces 5th Edition of Youth Knowledge Forum in RabatEducation
• Aug 13
  Heavy Rains Hit Parts of UAE as Orange Alert Issued for Hazardous WeatherEnvironment
• Aug 13
  North Africa Brings “Caravan” Pavilion to Moscow Interior and Design WeekBusiness
• Aug 13
  SAE University College Launches Dubai’s First Accredited Bachelor of Music DegreeArt and Culture
• Aug 12
  Sreejish Sarada Sreekantan Nair and Navas Thekkada Honoured with Chiranthana Mohammed Rafi Award 2026 in SharjahArt and Culture
• Aug 12
  Naser Taher Recognised for Leadership and Innovation in Financial ServicesBusiness
• Aug 12
  KnowBe4 Releases Free Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resource KitTechnology
• Aug 12
  Space42 and Leonardo DRS Sign MoU to Advance National Security Mission SystemsTechnology
• Aug 12
  Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone partners with DHL Express to support SME global expansionBusiness
• Aug 12
  The Leela unveils Melodies by The Leela to celebrate Indian luxury through musicReal Estate
• Aug 12
  Dubai luxury property market shows strong investor confidence as July sales average AED14 millionReal Estate
• Aug 11
  Space42 and Autonomous A2Z sign $7 million deal to deploy autonomous mobility solutions in UAEBusiness
• Aug 11
  SLC Secretary General highlights youth empowerment on International Youth DayGovernment
• Aug 11
  dubizzle Cars and Al-Futtaim Auto Centers partner to enhance used car ownership in the UAEBusiness
• Aug 11
  Credit resilience becomes key priority for GCC financial sector, KPMG saysBusiness
• Aug 11
  Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation assesses 50 gifted students in Abu DhabiTechnology
• Aug 11
  BHM Capital reports strong H1 2026 results as revenue rises 25% and net profit grows 14%Business
• Aug 11
  du and Khalifa University unveil region’s first AI-native 6G blueprintEducation
• Aug 10
  Dubai Al Yalayis Etihad Rail station takes shape ahead of September 30 openingGovernment
• Aug 10
  Riyadh real estate maintains momentum as residential activity rebounds and Grade A office demand stays strongReal Estate
• Aug 10
  Seven core values of UAE Founder Sheikh Zayed unveiled as guidance for future generationsArt and Culture
• Aug 10
  Saudi Arabia drives IBS growth as company expands digital transaction services across the regionTechnology
• Aug 10
  Q Mobility and Parkin sign MoU to advance smart parking integration across Abu Dhabi and DubaiGovernment
• Aug 8
  Chance of Rain in Some Areas as Temperatures Reach 49°CEnvironment
• Aug 8
  Dubai to Introduce Rental Index for Shared Housing Units Under New LawReal Estate
• Aug 8
  Beneath the Bonnet: Inside Freelander’s High-Tech Super Factory in ChangshuBusiness
• Aug 8
  7X Announces Winners of Next Mile Hackathon with 42 Abu DhabiBusiness
• Aug 8
  Changan Automobile Showcases New Energy Lineup at FILDA 2026, Strengthening Its African ExpansionTechnology
• Aug 7
  Rain Possible in Some Areas as Temperatures Reach 49°CEnvironment
• Aug 7
  Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation Promotes Family Sustainability Awareness at Al Maqeedh Season 2026Education
• Aug 7
  Athar Awards Expands With New Sports Campaign Category and 80+ Industry Veterans on 2026 JurySports & Championship
• Aug 7
  AI Search Is Changing How UAE Businesses Measure Digital Marketing, Says ROSA eSolutionsBusiness
• Aug 7
  eToro Expands Formula One Presence With Pierre Gasly PartnershipBusiness
• Aug 6
  Etihad Rail Expansion: New Station Opening Dates, Ticket Prices and Scenic Routes Across the UAETourism
• Aug 6
  Burjeel Holdings H1 2026 Profit Surges 97% to AED 227 Million on Higher Patient VolumesHealthcare
• Aug 6
  Tencent Expands Global Access to Hy3 AI Model for Enterprise AdoptionTechnology
• Aug 6
  Strong tenant retention and high occupancy support UAE industrial real estate growth: JLLReal Estate
• Aug 6
  e& UAE deploys Ciena-powered DWDM network to boost high-speed connectivityTechnology
• Aug 6
  Dar Global appoints Gulf Asia Contracting for Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai podiumReal Estate
• Aug 5
  Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone partners with Sony to support startup ecosystemBusiness
• Aug 5
  Edenred UAE secures in-principle approval for Stored Value Facility licence from Central BankBusiness
• Aug 5
  Global Knowledge Index 2025 highlights knowledge as foundation of future economiesTechnology
• Aug 5
  National Agriculture Centre strengthens support for Emirati farmers through Ras Al Khaimah workshopFood & FMCG
• Aug 5
  The Dhukhr Club highlights theatre’s role in strengthening national identity and nurturing talentArt and Culture
• Aug 5
  Agthia Reports Strong H1 2026 Results, Raises Interim Dividend by 14.4%Business
• Aug 4
  Digital Sharjah Platform Records 2.65 Million Transactions in H1 2026, Up 102%Government
• Aug 4
  OMODA & JAECOO Expands Global AI Ecosystem as AiMOGA Robotics Surpasses 2,000 Overseas DeliveriesTechnology
• Aug 4
  HONOR Unveils AI-Powered Imaging Innovations, Partners with ARRI to Bring Cinematic Workflows to Mobile DevicesTechnology
• Aug 4
  GCC Investments in Life Sciences Create New Opportunities for Manufacturing and Research Hubs, JLL Report FindsHealthcare
• Aug 4
  Technological Change Surpasses Economic Concerns as Top Driver of Organisational Health, Global Survey FindsBusiness
• Aug 4
  Deyaar Reports 26% Growth in H1 2026 Net Profit Before Tax to AED 336.1 MillionReal Estate
• Aug 4
  Al Tamimi & Company, Axxion Highlight Operational Impact of UAE's New Central Bank Framework on Motor ClaimsBusiness
• Aug 3
  UAE Forecasts Rain Through August 6 as Unstable Weather Continues Across GulfEnvironment
• Aug 3
  FIA Announces Landmark Commercial Rights Deal for World and European Rally ChampionshipsSports & Championship
• Aug 3
  Robo.ai Appoints Dr. Jasem Al-Mansory as CEO of Proposed UAE Subsidiary Alif HoldingTechnology
• Aug 3
  W Capital Named Reef Developments' Top Sales Agency for Outstanding Sales PerformanceReal Estate
• Aug 3
  Arab Bank Group Reports $571 Million Net Profit in H1 2026Business
• Aug 3
  GWI Report Says Wellness Is Becoming the New Standard in Dubai's Luxury Real EstateReal Estate
• Aug 1
  Dubai Launches JLT Link Electric Bus Service with Dh3 Fares and Metro ConnectivityGovernment
• Aug 1
  Hamdan Foundation Sends 15 Gifted Students to University of Cambridge Summer ProgrammeEducation
• Aug 1
  2PointZero Group Reports AED 21.9 Billion Revenue and AED 7.7 Billion Net Profit in H1 2026Business
• Aug 1
  FIA Announces Landmark Commercial Deal to Transform World and European Rally ChampionshipsSports & Championship