A new shopping mall has opened in Dubai, catering to the historical neighbourhood of Al Shindagha. The City Centre Al Shindagha opened on Monday, launching around 75 new retail outlets and a hypermarket. It also has 14 restaurants and cafes, a cinema and a children’s play area. The new mall follows the opening of City Centre Me’aisem in September 2015.
UAE and Thailand conclude trade deal talks
The UAE and Thailand have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), after non-oil trade between the two countries reached $12.3 billion (AED 45.17 billion) in 2025.
Abu Dhabi unveils major AI training programme for government and public
The Abu Dhabi Government has launched an AI training programme for every government employee as well as the wider public, built with OpenAI, Microsoft and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI).
IMF reaches staff deal with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.2 billion
The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on reviews of some of its lending programs, potentially unlocking about $1.21 billion in financing pending board approval, the fund said on Wednesday.
African Union launches continent's first credit rating agency
The African Union launched the continent's first credit rating agency on Wednesday, seeking to provide an alternative to the "big three" global ratings agencies as debt burdens weigh on many African economies.
e& reverts to Etisalat to pay homage to 50 years in business
The UAE telecommunications group e& has reverted its name to Etisalat in an effort to return to its "roots" following its 50th anniversary.
Abu Dhabi is exploring the future of underground transport and infrastructure through a partnership with The Boring Company, the tunnelling technology firm founded by Elon Musk.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Syrian counterpart Ahmad Al-Sharaa have discussed expanding economic and development cooperation in a phone call on Thursday.
The UAE has issued a Federal Decree Law amending provisions of the Crimes and Penalties Law, decriminalising attempted suicide and introducing stricter penalties for anyone who incites or assists another person to take their own life.
