Abu Dhabi’s economic licence growth reaches 21% in first quarter of 2026

Abu Dhabi’s economic licence growth reached 21 percent during the first quarter of 2026. The figure compares against the same three-month period recorded across the emirate one year earlier. Officials at the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) released the new data this week. These numbers show strong demand for new economic licences that Abu Dhabi […]
Free travel insurance for UAE visitors: Etihad and Emirates back new plan

Free travel insurance for UAE visitors now lands as Etihad supports a fresh tourism plan. Etihad Airways teamed up with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi for this offer. The airline works with insurer Daman to cover every eligible international guest flying into Abu Dhabi. You receive this Etihad Daman insurance coverage automatically […]
SpaceX IPO: What Retail Investors Should Know Before the Record June Debut

SpaceX IPO excitement fills Wall Street as banks prepare for a record stock debut. JPMorgan Chase plans a Friday party while bankers finalize the company’s huge capital raise. The offering targets a June 12 trading debut on Nasdaq, using the ticker SPCX. Bankers set the price near $135 per share across about 556 million total […]
Google AI Search Update Delivers Autonomous Agents and Gemini Spark Tools

Google AI search update changes how you find answers across the open web today. The company revealed a wave of new tools during Google I/O 2026 this year. These updates push the search engine toward artificial intelligence and away from plain blue links. Gemini 3.5 Flash now powers the refreshed search bar behind every new […]
Trump executive order on AI models targets advanced cyber threats early

Trump’s executive order on AI models now asks companies to share powerful systems early. The president signed the directive on Tuesday after weeks of delay and quiet debate. Federal agencies will review the most advanced AI models before developers release them publicly. You should understand why this shift matters for security, markets, and everyday digital […]
RTA digital revenue 2025 climbs to AED5.3 billion on Dubai smart services

RTA digital revenue 2025 reached AED5.3 billion, a 20.6 percent rise over the previous year. Customers across Dubai completed more than 628 million transactions through digital channels in 2025. Digital channel adoption reached 96 percent, showing how residents now trust online government services. The authority offers 105 services through six channels, giving you many ways […]
UAE Tourist Identity Unlocks Instant Digital Bank Accounts for Visitors

UAE Tourist Identity now gives every visitor instant access to the UAE banking system. The Central Bank of the UAE, known as CBUAE, launched this service alongside two key government partners. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, called ICP, joined the effort. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, known as ADCB, completed the […]
Best AI Stocks to Buy 2026: 3 High-Conviction Picks

This analysis reflects publicly available data as of early May 2026. Markets move; these break. Re-underwrite quarterly. 1. MARKET CONTEXT Macro setup. We are in the middle of the largest concentrated capex cycle in technology history. The four hyperscalers (Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta) collectively raised their 2026 AI capex to roughly $725 billion — a […]
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Record Highs Power Wall Street Rally Forward

S&P 500 and Nasdaq record highs returned on Wednesday as Wall Street pushed past worries about rising oil prices. The move reverses last month’s pattern, when higher crude prices pulled stocks down sharply. Since March 30, the S&P 500 has climbed more than 12% from its recent low. The Nasdaq jumped over 18% during the […]
IMF boss on global economic crises and EU growth outlook 2026 now

IMF boss on global economic crises warned readers about slower growth, higher debt, and stubborn energy costs. The new message placed the EU under sharper focus after a deep cut in 2026 output expectations. Such a weak reading signals pressure on jobs, wages, credit demand, and household planning. Kristalina Georgieva described a world economy facing […]
BRIDGE Alliance announces November 28 as launch date for second edition of BRIDGE Summit

ABU DHABI, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — The BRIDGE Alliance announced that the second edition of the BRIDGE Summit will be held from 28th November to 2nd December 2026, relocating its venue to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi in partnership with Miral Group, with the summit extended to five days, Emirates News Agency mentioned today. […]
UAE Japan economic partnership grows under CEPA and broader trade goals

The UAE-Japan economic partnership is entering a stronger phase after both sides backed a new trade framework. The recent call between President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi showed support for deeper commercial ties. Both governments tied their talks to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership launched in 2022, which guides broader […]