National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ) has announced a profit after tax of AED 152 Mn for the period ended 31 Mar 2026, which demonstrated its resilience supported by strong core fundamentals, disciplined cost management, and a balanced approach to sustain long-term growth.
Collaboration to facilitate SME access to real estate operations and owners’ associations
Partnership enhances regulatory awareness and capacity building for entrepreneurs
Supports Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 16 April 2026: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Land Department (DLD) to strengthen coordination between the two key government entities, with the aim of deepening the integration of Emirati-owned SMEs within Dubai’s expanding real estate sector.
Left to Right, Abdullah Ahmed Al Shehhi, Ahmad Al Room Almheiri
Dubai, UAE, 16 April 2026:Yango Ride, part of the international tech company Yango Group, backed the Raising a Flag for UAE initiative, engaging its partner-driver community across the UAE to distribute UAE flags to passengers during rides. This came in response to the national call by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, encouraging citizens and residents to raise the UAE flag as a symbol of pride, unity, and solidarity. The initiative aims to help more residents participate visibly in this national moment and reinforce a shared sense of belonging among a diverse population of 200+ nationalities.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 April 2026: Dubai Land Department (DLD), in collaboration with Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), organised an interactive meeting that brought together real estate developers and participants of the Emirati Real Estate Business Incubator Programme. This initiative reflects the DLD’s commitment to empowering national talent and enhancing its integration into the real estate ecosystem.
The meeting marked a key practical milestone within the programme’s first phase, providing a direct platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange and fostering high-quality professional relationships between participants and leading developers. It aimed to support participants’ transition from the training stage to practical application, connect them with real opportunities in the real estate market, and enhance their readiness to engage with the sector efficiently and with confidence.
New degree addresses rising global demand for AI-enabled sustainability expertise
April 15,2026: Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced the launch of a pioneering Master of Science in Environmental Artificial Intelligence (MScEAI) program to address the growing global demand for technology-enabled sustainability solutions. The program will support the development of advanced practitioners in the field to meet the talent needs of one of the fastest-evolving interdisciplinary sectors.