Daily Archives: January 9, 2026

Business & Investments

Emirates NBD Completes Landmark Transaction with Largest Dual-Tranche Blue-Green Bond Issued by a Financial Institution Globally

Dubai, UAE 8 January 2026: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the completion of its inaugural dual-tranche USD 1 billion sustainable bond issuance under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, comprising a USD 300 million Blue tranche with a 3-year tenor and a USD 700 million Green tranche with a 5-year tenor. This transaction represents the largest Blue Bond issued in the UAE and the GCC, and the largest Dual-Tranche Blue-Green Bond issued by a financial institution globally.  

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Real Estate

Amirah Developments achieves key construction milestone at Bonds Avenue Residences

Piling and shoring works enter final stages as the Dubai Islands project progresses toward Q1 2027 handover

Date: Dubai, UAE; January 08, 2026

Amirah Developments, a premium Dubai-based real estate developer, has advanced into the final piling and shoring works for its first residential project, Bonds Avenue Residences, marking a significant construction milestone at Dubai Islands – the emirate’s emerging waterfront destination near the historic Deira district and the iconic Gold Souq.

The works are overseen by Global Dewatering and Piling LLC, an established enabling contractor providing specialised geo-technical services in piling, shoring, dewatering and excavation. Alongside piling and shoring, the main contractor’s works are also in full swing as per the project schedule.

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Travel & Tourism

ETIHAD RAIL REVEALS DETAILS OF THE UAE’S FULL PASSENGER RAILWAY NETWORK

Ahead of the launch of the first phase of passenger train services in 2026
ETIHAD RAIL REVEALS DETAILS OF THE UAE’S FULL PASSENGER RAILWAY NETWORK
  • The UAE’s first fully integrated national passenger railway system, connecting 11 cities and regions across the country
  • Stations across the network will be rolled out in phases throughout 2026, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Al Sila’, Al Dhannah, Al Mirfa, Madinat Zayed, Mezaira’a, Al Faya and Al Dhaid

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 08 January 2026: Etihad Rail today announced details of the UAE’s full passenger railway network, marking a major milestone that reflects its strong commitment to advancing the nation’s transport and infrastructure ecosystem. The passenger rail network will connect 11 cities and regions through strategically located stations, forming the UAE’s first fully integrated national passenger railway system. The network will strengthen connectivity across the Emirates and provide safe and reliable mobility services for citizens, residents and visitors alike.

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Real Estate

BNW Developments Redefines Employee Recognition in the UAE: Introduces Homeownership Reward Programme For Top Sales Employees

Dubai, UAE, 8th January, 2026 — In a landmark leadership initiative that sets a new benchmark for corporate culture in the UAE’s real estate sector, Ankur Aggarwal, Founder and Chairman of BNW Developments, has introduced a first-of-its-kind Homeownership Reward Programme, rewarding the company’s top-performing sales professionals with branded apartments at RAK Central, reinforcing BNW’s leadership philosophy.

Under this unprecedented programme, the company has rewarded Akshay Gupta, Vice President – Sales; Ayush Pandey, Sales Director; and Karan Kohli, Sales Manager for their exceptional performance, consistency and long-term contribution to the company’s growth journey.

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Business & Investments

CIPS accelerates Middle East growth as regional demand for procurement capability rises in 2026

Membership increased by more than 10% in 2025

Dubai, 9 January 2026: Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is accelerating its growth across the Middle East as rising investment, regulation and sustainability priorities drive increased demand for professional procurement capability across the region.

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