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Dubai tourism heads into Arabian Travel Market 2026 after 90,000 residents join invite scheme

Dubai's tourism sector heads into Arabian Travel Market 2026 (14–17 September, DWTC) after the A Dubai Invite resident referral scheme closed with over 90,000 applications.

12 September 2026, 19:50 GST

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GISEC Global 2026 brings cybersecurity leaders to Expo City Dubai as quantum and AI risks take focus

GISEC Global 2026 runs 16–18 September at Expo City Dubai, with quantum threats, AI risk and critical infrastructure resilience heading the agenda.

12 September 2026, 19:50 GST

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flydubai launches dedicated freighter operations from Dubai World Central on 1 October

flydubai starts dedicated freighter flights on 1 October 2026 with three wet-leased Boeing 737-800 freighters adding 23,000 kg of payload per flight from Dubai World Central.

12 September 2026, 19:50 GST

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Dubai Healthcare City breaks ground on AED 3 billion Dubai Creek Gardens

Dubai Healthcare City has started work on Dubai Creek Gardens, an AED 3 billion community of more than 1,400 homes across 127,000 sqm, including UAE-first Westin and Renaissance branded residences.

12 September 2026, 19:50 GST

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Dubai puts film and gaming at the centre of Arab Media Summit 2026

Dubai will host two dedicated film and gaming forums at Arab Media Summit 2026 (15–17 September, DWTC), an event expected to draw around 10,000 media professionals.

12 September 2026, 19:50 GST

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BlackRock puts the UAE at the centre of a $2.1 trillion Gulf investment cycle

BlackRock research says a $2.1 trillion GCC investment cycle to 2030 is shifting towards digital infrastructure and trade resilience, with the UAE a key beneficiary.

12 September 2026, 19:50 GST

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Dubai GDP reaches AED 232 billion in first quarter of 2026, up 2.4%

Dubai's GDP reached AED 232 billion in Q1 2026, a 2.4% annual increase, with finance leading growth, trade the largest sector and healthcare expanding fastest.

12 September 2026, 19:50 GST