Business & Money | Monday 19 October, 2026 8:00 am

Dubai to host 12th World Green Economy Summit on 21–22 October 2026

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) will organise the 12th World Green Economy...

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Business & Money | Monday 19 October, 2026 8:00 am

Sharjah Chamber organises trade mission to Ethiopia to strengthen economic, investment cooperation

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by Sharjah Export Development Centre (SEDC), is organising a high-level trade mission to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 19th to 22nd October 2026. Led by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, the mission will bring together...

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Business & Money | Monday 19 October, 2026 8:00 am

UAE concludes participation in IMF & World Bank Group annual meetings in Bangkok

The United Arab Emirates has concluded its active participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12 to 18 October, with Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, leading...

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Business & Money | Monday 19 October, 2026 8:00 am

Dubai Municipality completes transformative urban development projects worth AED1.6 billion in 2026

Dubai Municipality has completed more than 107 projects with a combined value of AED1.6 billion in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of Dubai's public spaces and community spaces. Delivered through its Public Facilities Agency, the projects reflect the...

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Business & Money | Monday 19 October, 2026 8:00 am

UAE to deliver exceptional hosting experience for 2029 IMF-WBG Annual Meetings: Georgieva

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has expressed confidence that the UAE will deliver an exceptional hosting experience for the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and IMF in Abu Dhabi, citing the country's advanced infrastructure, strong...

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Business & Money | Monday 19 October, 2026 8:00 am

Hamdan bin Mohammed commends DIEZ’s record AED246bn trade in H1 2026

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, commended the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) for achieving another record trade performance in the first half...

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Business & Money | Sunday 18 October, 2026 1:56 pm

Dubai Jewellery Group, Gold Association of Guangdong Province to strengthen cooperation

The Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gold Association of Guangdong Province in China. The agreement aims to strengthen the cooperation between the gold and jewellery sectors in Dubai and China, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, by...

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Business & Money | Sunday 18 October, 2026 1:55 pm

CBUAE, Monetary Authority of Singapore discuss cooperation in digital payments, green finance

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) held a bilateral meeting with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to discuss ways to further develop cooperation between the two authorities, on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 18 October, 2026 1:53 pm

WGES 2026 to chart pathways for scaling green solutions, investments

The 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will begin in Dubai on Wednesday, exploring ways to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy that has surpassed US$5 trillion in annual global value and is projected to exceed US$7 trillion by 2030. Held on 21st and 22nd October under the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 18 October, 2026 1:51 pm

UAE signs agreement to host 2029 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates has signed the agreement to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi. Signed at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in Bangkok,...

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