31 March 2026 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 11.2% compared to February 2025 levels (+11.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 8.5% compared to February 2025 (+9.8% for international operations). ‘Air cargo demand grew 11.2% in February. Even considering the boost that February received from the movement of goods ahead of Lunar New Year, the month showed strong growth. The outbreak of war in the Middl

The UAE reinforces its position as a leading destination for secure individual investment Younis Haji AlKhoori: Ministry of Finance will continue to develop an integrated framework providing individuals access to safe and transparent investment tools that support financial inclusion and household economic stability Initiative strengthens its position as a safe and attractive investment option for individual investors Growing investor participation demonstrates rising investment awareness and strong public confidence in government financial instruments Total trading reached AED10.84 million across 464 investors New inv

An outdoor adventure for the whole family at Al Jahili Park, Al Ain, 3-12 April Tickets available from AED 25 on Ticketmaster.ae Abu Dhabi, UAE, 31 March 2026: DAZ Festival is back, inviting families to escape the city and reconnect with nature through a celebration of all things wild. Taking place from 3-12 April at Al Jahili Park, Al Ain, the festival offers a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure, with fun and surprises to discover at every turn. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi), DAZ invites residents and visitors to dive into the thrill of the great outdoors. Steeped in the scenic surrounds o

Dubai, UAE, March 31, 2026: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, held its Annual General Assembly Meeting at its headquarters in Dubai Hills Business Park 2, Dubai. At the meeting, shareholders approved the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 and endorsed the Board of Directors; recommendation to distribute a cash dividend of AED 1.8 billion for the second half of 2025. This brings the total cash dividends for 2025 to AED 2.9 billion. With a dividend of AED 40 fils per share for the second half of the year, du’s total cash dividend for 2025 reaches AED 64 fils per share, marking a new benchmark in

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has entered discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) for a potential $5 billion anchor investment in the space company’s highly anticipated IPO, according to sources familiar with the talks. The move signals a potential deepening of the relationship between the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and Musk’s portfolio of tech companies. […] The post Saudi Public Investment Fund in Talks for $5 Billion Anchor Investment in SpaceX’s Mega-IPO first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.