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Spring meetings to discuss global economic outlook, financial stability and international partnerships Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 April 2026 The United Arab Emirates is participating in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, which will be held in Washington, D.C., from 13 to 18 April 2026. The UAE delegation is led by His Excellency Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and includes a number of senior government officials. The delegation will take part in meetings of the World Bank, the IMF, and the Group of Twenty. The meetings aim to discuss a range of globa
Abu Dhabi, 07 April 2026: The Ministry of Culture has launched the fifth cycle of the National Grant Programme for Culture and Creativity, one of the UAE’s flagship national initiatives dedicated to supporting Emirati creatives and enabling them to develop impactful cultural and creative projects. The launch of the new cycle reflects the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to fostering an enabling environment for national talent, providing opportunities to transform innovative ideas into tangible projects that deliver cultural and societal impact. His Excellency Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, said: &l
Total transactions reached AED 66 billion across 13,518 transactions Sales and purchases drove the majority of activity, totalling AED 50.97 billion (up 228.6%), while mortgage transactions reached AED 15.03 billion (up 53.4%). Development activity continued to expand, with 16 new projects registered Hudayriyat Island emerged as the top-performing area with AED 11.97 billion in transactions, followed by Reem Island (AED 9.45 billion) and Saadiyat Island (AED 8.8 billion). Strong demand continues to outpace supply, emphasising the market strength Foreign direct investment saw growth of 423%, reaching AED 8.27 billion from inve
Al Suwaidi: Investment in healthcare is a key pillar for supporting community stability and growth. Abu Dhabi, UAE – 7 April 2026: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) continues to reinforce its role as a development partner in the global healthcare sector, financing high-impact projects that enhance healthcare infrastructure, improve medical services, and expand access to care. These efforts align with the UAE;s national vision, which places human health and quality of life at the centre of its development objectives. On World Health Day 2026, celebrated under the theme ‘Together for Health. Stand with Science,’ ADFD highlights i
The FTA confiscated 29.5 million tobacco packs without Digital Tax Stamps and 7.6 million non-compliant excise goods packs Abu Dhabi, 7 April 2026 – The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced a significant increase in the number of on-ground inspection visits carried out by its specialised teams, in cooperation with relevant authorities, reaching approximately 176,000 field inspection visits across local markets in all emirates during 2025. This reflects a year-on-year increase of around 89%, compared to approximately 93,000 inspection visits in 2024. The Authority affirmed that this comes as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen sup
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Installed in Tottori prefecture, the structure continues its story as a shared symbol of friendship between the UAE and Japan Abu Dhabi, UAE/Tottori, Japan, April 6, 2026: A pergola that formed part of the United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has been installed in Tottori Prefecture, where it will continue to serve as a public space for visitors. Originally positioned at the entrance of the UAE Pavilion, the pergola provided a shaded area for millions of visitors as they approached the Pavilion. Its relocation to Tottori Kodomo no Kuni, a children’s facility, allows it to continue serving a similar function w
New Asia Pacific and Middle East Private Capital Investment Professional Compensation Report from Heidrick & Struggles finds 73% of professionals expect overall market opportunity to improve over the next 18 months – up from 60% year-on-year Hong Kong and Singapore remain critical talent hubs for APAC, with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi emerging as important hubs for the Middle East Seventy-eight percent of the respondents expect base compensation to continue rising over the next 18 months Dubai, UAE., 6 April 2026 – Heidrick & Struggles, a premier provider of global executive search and leadership advisory solutions, today released its 2
Egyptian fintech Lucky has closed a $23 million Series B funding round, a mix of equity and debt, to fuel its expansion into North Africa. The round saw participation from existing and new investors, including Disruptech Ventures, DPI Venture Capital through its Nclude fund, Suez Canal Bank, and OneStop. Quick Facts Funding: $23 million Series […] The post Egypt’s Lucky Raises $23 Million Series B to Scale Consumer Credit Platform in North Africa first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.
Binding agreement to merge onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia Each company will contribute assets of comparable value, totaling 3 GW of operational capacity and 6 GW under advanced development Abu Dhabi-headquartered platform positions partners to capture Asia;s growing electricity demand Paris/Abu Dhabi, 2 April 2026 – TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi‑energy company, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2bn 50/50 joint venture (JV) that will merge their onshore renewable activities in nine countries
EDGE’s showcase includes unmanned aerial systems, cybersecurity solutions, electronic warfare systems, smart weapons, armoured vehicles, and non-lethal technologies The Group aims to strengthen strategic partnerships in Chile and support national security and border protection priorities with integrated, cost-effective solutions Abu Dhabi, UAE: 2 April 2026 – EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, will mark its first participation at FIDAE 2026, Chile, expanding its presence in Latin America. From 7 to 12 April, EDGE will showcase a broad portfolio of cutting-edge solutions across
Standing behind, H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism (right), and Fadel Al Ali, Chairman, Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) (left) witnessed the signing of the MoU. Seated in front, H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Mohammed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism (right), and Mark Steward, Chief Executive, DFSA (left) signed the MoU to strengthen regulatory cooperation on the oversight of auditors. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 April 2026: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of bank