Emiratis are key to the success of Dubai becoming the aviation capital of the world, but more has to be done to invest in local talent. This is the finding of City University London’s aviation program, where GCC and UAE nationals are in a minority. Local airlines and employers are being encouraged to invest in programs to help produce skilled professionals to build on the UAE’s success in the aviation industry.
Parkin and Bahrain's Amakin team up on smarter parking solutions
Dubai’s Parkin is teaming up with Bahrain Car Parks Company (Amakin) to explore smarter and more connected parking services across the GCC.
Over 7,000 new Indian companies join Dubai Chamber of Commerce
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has registered 7,579 new Indian companies in the first half of 2026.
Fast-fashion giant Shein shrinks value to up to $27 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Shein aims to raise up to $1.8 billion in a Hong Kong IPO that values the fast-fashion retailer roughly 70 per cent below its private-market peak four years ago, with a slower growth outlook set to weigh on investor demand.
UAE-Russia services and investment agreement takes effect
An agreement aimed at boosting trade in services and investment between the UAE and Russia has officially come into force.
UAE backs closer tourism cooperation at BRICS meeting
The UAE has backed plans to strengthen tourism cooperation between BRICS countries at a ministerial meeting in Jaipur, India.
