The 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) opened on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The international exhibition highlights advances in water, energy, technology, and environmental solutions.
China's gross domestic product grew by 4.5 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, according to official data released on Monday. The expansion surpassed market expectations and keeps the economy on course to achieve its annual growth target.
An analysis by NRI Affairs outlines seven key checks required when calculating end-of-service final settlements in the UAE to prevent financial errors. The review highlights differences across employment regimes, including the standard federal private sector and financial free zones such as DIFC and ADGM. Key components to examine separately include basic wage calculations, outstanding salary, unused leave, notice pay, and statutory benefit schemes.
Dubai real estate transactions totaled AED 2.8 billion across 744 deals on Thursday, according to Dubai Land Department figures reported by Emirates 24|7. Sales transactions reached AED 1.7 billion across 512 deals, while mortgages accounted for AED 855 million. A commercial land mortgage in Sobha Hartland registered the day's highest mortgage value at AED 172 million.
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