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Japan's largest eel chain, Unagi no Naruse, to expand into Dubai
On February 20th, Franchise Business Incubation (headquarters: Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture), operator of Unagi Naruse, a restaurant chain specializing in unaju (eel and rice bowls) with approximately 400 stores both in Japan and overseas, announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Dubai-based Japanese investment company EXGROW INVESTMENT LLC. (CEO: Shio […]
Kuraray Establishes New Base in Dubai to Expand Business in the Middle East
On February 13, chemical manufacturer Kuraray (headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hitoshi Kawahara) opened a local subsidiary, Kuraray Products Middle East Trading LLC, in Dubai, UAE, as a sales and market development base in the Middle East. […]
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"Wild Meetup" to discuss the future of the gaming industry
On February 6, 2026, the American University in Dubai (AUD) held the Wild Meetup, bringing together stakeholders from the games and creative technology industries. The event brought together educational institutions, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss Dubai's gaming ecosystem.
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Zayed National Museum Opens in Abu Dhabi as UAE's National Museum
According to a press release issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism on December 5, 2025, the Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will open to the public in the Saadiyat Cultural District on the same day. The museum will commemorate the UAE's founding father, […]
Mitsubishi Fuso Launches Electric Light-Duty Truck "eCanter" in UAE for the First Time
According to a press release issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) on January 21, the company has begun sales of its electric light-duty truck, the eCanter, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This marks the company's first introduction into the country. MFTBC […]
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Dubai's "Flying Taxi" to Launch Commercial Operations This Year
According to a January 16 report by Reuters, the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on the same day that it would begin commercial operation of electric "flying taxis" developed by US company Joby Aviation in Dubai by the end of the year.
UAE Projected to Achieve 2026% Economic Growth in 4.9: UN Report
According to a January 19 report by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, in its report "World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026" released on January 8, predicted that the UAE's GDP growth rate in 2026 would be 4.9%.
Mitsubishi Research Institute signs memorandum of understanding with UAE think tank TRENDS
On December 18, Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI) announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with TRENDS Research & Advisory, an independent think tank based in the UAE, to promote policy research and intellectual exchange. In the UAE, […]
World Bank Projects UAE to Lead GCC with Highest Growth Rate of 4.8%
On December 4, JETRO reported on the World Bank's economic outlook for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. According to the report, the UAE is expected to record the highest real GDP growth rate in the region at 4.8% in 2025. The UAE's oil and non-oil sectors are expected to achieve a good balance […]
UAE President Meets Elon Musk to Strengthen AI Cooperation
UAE President Mohammed bin Salman met with American businessman Elon Musk on December 21 and discussed the latest trends in advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI). WAM reported the same day that the two discussed how these technologies can be used to improve quality of life and advance global progress.