Industry News

Dubai Chambers Advances Agentic AI Programme to Train 14,000 Private Companies

Business leaders under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce have endorsed Dubai's private sector Agentic AI transformation programme. Launched under an initiative by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the programme includes specialised training tracks designed to train 14,000 companies. The initiative also encompasses startup incubators, enterprise development, and ecosystem knowledge sharing.

Policy & Legal Updates

Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 Workshops to Focus on Business Resilience and Investor Confidence

The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum will host specialized workshops on October 14–15, 2026, at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme 'Building Adaptive Economies'. The sessions will address AI-driven supply chain resilience, UAE tax compliance, commercial arbitration, and female leadership. According to Invest in Sharjah, the emirate attracted AED 7.74 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025.

Middle East Travel Alerts

World Leaders Condemn Houthi Strike on Riyadh Airport as Travel Warnings Issued

World leaders and international organisations condemned a Houthi strike targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Sunday. The incident prompted official warnings to travellers, including foreign government guidance urging nationals to avoid the facility. Diplomatic officials across Europe, North America, and the Middle East expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and demanded an end to attacks on civil aviation infrastructure.

China–UAE News

HSBC Names UAE and Mainland China Among Top Eight Emerging Markets Through 2027

In an emerging markets strategy report, HSBC identified eight favoured equity markets for investors through 2027, including mainland China and the UAE. The bank upgraded the United Arab Emirates and Colombia from neutral to outperform, while maintaining overweight ratings on mainland China, Taiwan, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, and Hungary. The report cited artificial intelligence growth, infrastructure investments, and economic resilience as key drivers.