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Education Oct 19, 2026

GCC Needs 11,600 New Kindergartens and 116,000 Educators by 2035 as UAE Leads Region

A new Arthur D. Little report reveals the GCC must add 11,600 kindergartens and 116,000 educators by 2035 to meet 95% enrollment, with the UAE leading at 82% participation.

Oct 19, 2026

UAE Launches 5.5G Smartphone Technology as e& Pioneers World-First Mobile Uplink Upgrade

e& UAE commercially launches 5.5G smartphone technology featuring 2x2 uplink MIMO and carrier aggregation, delivering up to 3x faster upload speeds.

Oct 19, 2026

Abu Dhabi Invests $82M in Smart Public Transport Overhaul with Bank Card and QR Code Ticketing

Abu Dhabi Mobility commits AED 300M ($82M) to upgrade bus networks with open-loop bank card payments, QR code ticketing, and AI fleet management systems.

Oct 19, 2026

UAE Ranks 6th Globally for Cyber Threats as Microsoft Warns of Weaponized AI Attacks

Microsoft's Digital Defense Report ranks the UAE 6th worldwide for cyber incidents, highlighting how weaponized AI and credential theft target GCC enterprises.

Jul 18, 2026

Positive Zero Secures $375 Million to Expand Green Energy Projects Across GCC

Positive Zero has secured a landmark $375 million financing facility to accelerate distributed solar, energy efficiency, and clean mobility projects across five GCC countries. The funding marks a significant step in supporting the region's clean energy transition and expanding sustainable infrastructure.

Jul 18, 2026

Free Self-Driving Taxis Now Available in Dubai’s Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim

Dubai has launched free autonomous taxi rides in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim as part of its smart mobility strategy. The service, operated through partnerships with Apollo Go, WeRide, Uber, and Dubai Taxi Company, marks another major step toward the emirate's goal of making 25% of all journeys autonomous by 2030.

Jul 18, 2026

Lotus Expands Middle East Presence with New Luxury Performance Strategy

brand. With the UAE at the heart of its regional strategy, the British automaker plans to introduce the Emeya X super hybrid, expand its retail and after-sales network, and deliver premium driving experiences tailored to Gulf customers. Combining its iconic British heritage with advanced technology from Geely, Lotus aims to attract a broader audience while staying true to its performance-focused legacy.

Jul 18, 2026

e& Sells $5.95 Billion Vodafone Stake After Strategic Portfolio Review

UAE-based e& has agreed to sell its entire 16.21% stake in Vodafone Group for approximately $5.95 billion, concluding its strategic investment after a portfolio review. The transaction is expected to generate AED21.8 billion in cash proceeds, strengthening the company's financial position and supporting future investments in digital technology and global growth initiatives.

Jun 15, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Could Drive Tourism and Consumer Spending Across the Middle East

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to create a major economic ripple effect across the Middle East, driving growth in tourism, hospitality, media and consumer spending as eight Arab nations prepare to compete on football’s biggest stage.

Jun 15, 2026

MENA Region Could Attract $642 Billion Investment in Clean Energy Projects

The MENA region is rapidly becoming a global leader in clean industry and sustainable energy. With 84 announced projects worth up to $642 billion, countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Oman are attracting major investments in green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel and clean industrial technologies.

Jun 15, 2026

Middle East Boards Lead the World in AI Governance and Future Readiness, Global Study Finds

A new global report shows that Middle East boards are among the most future focused in the world. The region leads international peers in AI governance, innovation and strategic planning as businesses accelerate digital transformation and invest heavily in emerging technologies.

Jun 05, 2026

Dubai Launches SME in a Box Platform to Help Entrepreneurs Save AED80,000 and 200 Hours

Dubai has introduced SME in a Box, a new digital platform designed to simplify business setup and operations for entrepreneurs. The platform helps startups and SMEs save up to AED80,000 and 200 hours by providing access to licensing, banking, payment solutions, logistics and telecom services through a single platform.