The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has successfully organized the country’s first National Financial Inclusion and Literacy Policies Forum, bringing together key stakeholders to advance financial education and inclusion across the Emirates. The forum emphasized the UAE’s commitment to building a more inclusive financial system, ensuring that individuals and businesses—especially youth and underserved communities—have
Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, has officially received regulatory approval to operate in Saudi Arabia, allowing it to provide connectivity services across the Kingdom’s airspace and territorial waters. The announcement came during the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, where Musk thanked Saudi regulators for their support. The move marks a major step forward for
In a bold move to strengthen its global energy footprint, the United Arab Emirates has unveiled plans to raise its total energy investments in the United States to $440 billion by 2035. The announcement was made by Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of ADNOC, as part of a broader strategy to deepen U.S.-UAE energy cooperation over
Salik Company PJSC, Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, has officially been added to the MSCI UAE Index, as confirmed by MSCI’s latest review on 13 May 2025. The inclusion is a significant achievement, positioning Salik among the region’s most prominent publicly listed firms and enhancing its visibility to global institutional investors focused on Emerging Markets.
Following the approval of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has announced a
In a game-changing move, The Walt Disney Company has partnered with Miral to build its first-ever theme park in the Middle East, Disneyland Abu Dhabi, located on Yas Island. The announcement is part of Disney’s broader $60 billion investment in its Parks and Resorts division over the next decade. Miral will fully finance and operate
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently met with Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, to explore deepening collaboration between Dubai and the tech giant. The meeting, held at Google’s offices in Dubai, focused on aligning efforts to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption across