Emaar Properties reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2026, recording a nearly 35% year-on-year increase in net profit despite ongoing regional uncertainty linked to tensions involving Iran. According to the company’s statement to the Dubai Financial Market, net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company reached approximately Dh5 billion
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently held talks with Hiroyuki Ogawa to discuss expanding economic cooperation and investment opportunities between Dubai and Japanese businesses. The meeting focused on the UAE’s continued rise as a global destination for investment, driven by its modern infrastructure, pro-business policies, and diversified economy. Officials highlighted
EDGE entity KATIM, a leading provider of data protection solutions, has entered a partnership with KERNO Enterprises (Kerno), the first enterprise-grade IT hardware manufacturer in the UAE, to support sovereign manufacturing of KATIM products in the UAE, complementing its existing sovereign design and development capabilities The partnership will consolidate manufacturing and integration capabilities for network
In a region often defined by volatility, the UAE continues to distinguish itself as a beacon of stability and opportunity for global investors. While geopolitical tensions persist across the Middle East, the country has successfully reinforced its position as a safe, business-friendly hub—proving that strategic governance can outweigh regional risk. At the core of the
In a region accelerating toward a digital-first economy, Mirna Arif has emerged as one of Egypt’s most influential voices at the intersection of business, technology, and policy. As General Manager of Microsoft MEA Growth Markets —and now a member of the Egyptian Parliament—Arif represents a new model of leadership: one that bridges private-sector innovation with
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication – Culture Sector to enhance cooperation in the publishing industry and advance shared cultural and knowledge-based development goals. The agreement was signed in Rabat by Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SBA,
Emirates has marked a new milestone in aviation innovation with the return of its flagship Airbus A380 to Dubai, now equipped with next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi. According to Emirates’ official website, the upgraded aircraft is the first A380 in the world to feature Starlink connectivity, delivering ultra-fast, “better than at home” internet speeds at 40,000 feet.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently visited a date processing factory in Dubai, highlighting the UAE’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its agricultural and food production sectors, according to Dubai Media Office (DMO). During the visit, Sheikh Mohammed reviewed advanced technologies used in date processing, packaging, and quality control, emphasizing the importance of
The UAE has unveiled a AED1 billion ($272.3 million) national fund aimed at accelerating the localization of critical industries, strengthening domestic supply chains, and advancing the country’s industrial self-sufficiency. The initiative, announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, forms part of a broader national strategy to localize the production of more than 5,000 essential
Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris is completing his exit from the UK, closing the London office of his investment firm NNS Group by the end of April. The move caps a gradual withdrawal that began last year, following major changes to Britain’s non-domicile tax framework, and underscores a wider shift among global elites away from London.