Emirates NBD issues debt digital bond + Taqa-led consortium refinances debt for Al Dhafra

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WHAT WE’RE TRACKING TODAY

THIS MORNING: World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos + President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is in India

Good morning, lovely people. We kick off the week with a financing-heavy issue, with a digital bond issuance from Emirates NBD, a green bond from a Taqa-led consortium for refinancing purposes, and a project Masdar is working on in Oman reaching financial close.

The theme continues a debt-heavy month as corporates rush to bond markets and debtors early in the year amid strong demand. And they’re not issuing run-of-the-mill vanilla bonds, plenty of the issuances this month have set precedents — this morning’s Emirates NBD’s issuance is a digital bond — its first ever, and the second in the UAE. And it follows its first ever blue bond (which it issued alongside a green bond earlier this month).

Meanwhile, a Taqa-led consortium issued a bond to refinance debt obligations linked to Al Dhafra solar plant — a move that also shows strong appetite for infrastructure and renewables-linked plays that also help Abu Dhabi energy firms churn capital rather than accumulate debt.

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WEATHER- It’s another pleasantly warm morning across the UAE, with temperatures reaching a peak of 24°C in Dubai and 25°C in Abu Dhabi, before cooling to 16°C in Dubai and 15°C in the capital.

Happening this week

It’s Davos week: World leaders, bankers, and global business leaders are touching down in Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, which runs tomorrow through Friday. You can go deeper on the meeting’s microsite here.

The UAE is sending what it says is the fifth biggest delegation at Davos this year, with some 100 officials, ministers, and senior executives from major private companies set to attend, according to state news agency Wam. The delegation will be led by Chairwoman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Besides a pavilion which is set to host a series of sessions, meetings, and media engagements, several officials will take the stage for panels throughout the week. Chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Health Department Mansoor Al Mansoori will join a panel on healthcare innovation and inefficiencies in the healthcare system tomorrow; after which Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will participate in a session focused on the influence of storytelling in shaping global narratives.

Later on Friday, Damac’s Founder and Chairman Hussain Sajwani takes the stage alongside other regional leaders for a session focused on the “Prosperity Agenda for the Middle East.”

President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is in India today as part of a working visit that will see him hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Wam reports. Discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral economic ties and look into new windows to deploy their comprehensive economic partnership agreement, according to India’s Foreign Ministr y.

Last year ended on a strong note for bilateral investments, with a raft of agreements inked between Emirati and Indian entities last November, and the UAE committing up to USD 2 bn to invest in India’s logistics sector.

The Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (also known as Acres) kicks off on Wednesday and runs until Saturday at Expo Center Sharjah, bringing together more than 110 developers showcasing residential, commercial, industrial, and land projects from across the UAE. The four-day event is positioned as a transaction-focused forum, giving investors and buyers direct access to new launches, payment plans, and on-site agreement execution.

UMEX Abu Dhabi runs from Tuesday, 20 January to Thursday, 22 January at Adnec Center Abu Dhabi, bringing defense and manufacturers of unmanned and autonomous systems together. The focus spans military and civilian applications — from ISR and autonomous vehicles to logistics, energy, and smart-city use cases.

Watch this space

IPO WATCH — DWTC + Informa events JV may be headed for a Dubai listing this year: Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) and UK-based Informa Group are exploring a potential IPO of their jointly-owned Dubai-based international events business — Informa International — which could take place on the DFM as early as this year, Bloomberg reports, citing people it says are in the know. The pair have reportedly tapped Rothschild & Co for the transaction, which is said to be in early stages.

About the JV: Informa International, which is majority-owned by Informa Group (52%), was previously slated to go live in 4Q 2025 with no public update since. The JV was set up in March of last year when the pair agreed to merge their B2B events operations. The business was expected to generate more than USD 700 mn in annual revenues, consolidating control of marquee events including Gulfood, and the Dubai Airshow.

Other events firms in the region are also angling for IPOs: Saudi fast-growing events and experiences company Sela and events organizer Richard Attias & Associates are also reportedly eyeing IPOs on Tadawul.

IN CONTEXT- A potential listing of Informa International would add to a 2026 pipeline that includes heavyweights like Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), Etihad Airways, and Binghatti, as Dubai looks to regain its IPO momentum.

REGULATION WATCH — UAE signs up for tougher anti-forced labor rules: The UAE has ratified the International Labor Organization’s 2014 Protocol to the Forced Labor Convention, becoming the 63rd country globally and the second GCC nation to do so, state news agency Wam reports. The protocol will enter into force one year after ratification, locking the commitment into international law.

What changes: The 2014 protocol modernizes a 1930-era framework and aims to prevent human trafficking by imposing tougher penalties, developing national policies against trafficking, and providing assistance and remedies for those who have been affected by forced labor.

The big story abroad

A showdown between the US and the EU is set to take over Davos, as the EU readies a package of retaliatory tariffs — potentially EUR 93 bn’s worth — or restrict some US firms from the bloc’s market in response to US President Donald Trump’s 10% tariff threat to European countries over their opposition to his campaign to take over Greenland. Plans are being drawn up now to give EU countries leverage during talks that are set to take place at Davos this week, the Financial Times reports.

In other Trump-causing-anxiety-for-geopolitical-leaders news… the US has started inviting heads of states to join the US’ new “Board of Peace” which is being touted as an “international organization that seeks to promote stability, restore dependable and lawful governance, and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict.” The board — which would initially focus on rebuilding Gaza and then address other global conflicts — would become official once three member states agree to the draft charter for the proposed group.

Trump has already invited several European nations to join the board, along with Egypt and Turkey, while Argentina’s Javier Milei and Canada’s Mark Carney were also invited to be part of a Board of Peace for Gaza. Diplomats have raised concerns that this would be a “Trump United Nations” given Trump’s criticisms of the UN in the past.

The so-called board would also allow countries who pay a USD 1 bn fee a permanent spot on the board — otherwise, countries would join on a three-year term basis, Bloomberg reports.

MEANWHILE- Senegal clinched its second Afcon title after a dramatic game that saw it beat Morocco 1-0, even after players had walked off in protest of a controversial penalty that was awarded to Morocco in stoppage time. The penalty ended up being an easy save as Morocco’s star player Brahim Diaz attempted a Panenka-style chip, giving Senegal’s Papa Gueye a chance to score in extra time.

PLUS- The Syrian government and Kurdish-dominated militia the Syrian Democratic Forces have reached a ceasefire agreement after Syrian troops seized towns controlled by the SDF this week as Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa works to extend his rule in the north. (Reuters)

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Emirates NBD closes debut AED 1 bn digitally native bond

Emirates NBD priced its maiden AED 1 bn three-year digitally native note (DNNs) at a 4.25% coupon after sounding out the market last week, Zawya reports. The Reg S notes were issued at par under the bank’s USD 20 bn Euro Medium Term Note Program, and are slated for listing on Nasdaq Dubai.

The orderbook had reached AED 1.3 bn, excluding joint lead manager interest. Settlement ran through Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure.

SOUND SMART- DNNs are fully digital debt instruments that exist on a digital ledger rather than as paper certificates, allowing issuers and investors to manage issuance, settlement, and transfers through a digital platform. They combine the characteristics of traditional bonds — such as coupon payments and regulatory compliance — with faster, often near-instant settlement, improved transparency, and lower operational costs.

ICYMI- The transaction follows the lender’s USD 1 bn blue and green bond sale earlier this month.

ADVISORS- Our friends at Mashreq are joint lead managers and bookrunners on the transaction alongside Emirates NBD Capital, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Standard Chartered, with Emirates NBD Capital and Standard Chartered acting as joint DNN structurers.

Our take

DNNs are gaining traction in markets like the UAE and broader GCC due to the easier access and more efficient trading they offer for investors. First Abu Dhabi Bank was the first to debut the structure last July, after which Qatar National Bank and Doha Bank also digital bonds.

Taqa-led consortium refinances Al Dhafra solar with USD 870 mn green bond

Taqa-led int’l roster tap bond markets to refinance Al Dhafra solar project: A consortium led by Taqa, and comprising Ewec, Masdar, France’s EDF power solutions and China’s Jinko Power, closed a USD 870.75 mn green bond to refinance the Al Dhafra Solar PV plant, which they say is the world’s largest single-site solar project, according to a joint statement (pdf). The long-term notes mature in June 2053 with a 5.794% coupon. The issuance is expected to be rated A3 by Moody’s and A by S&P.

The 2 GW plant, which uses 4 mn bifacial panels to power roughly 200k homes, is 40% owned by Taqa, with Masdar, EDF and Jinko Power each owning 20%. Ewec is an offtaker.

ADVISORS- Our friends at HSBC acted as joint global coordinators alongside BNP Paribas. The pair also served as joint lead managers and bookrunners alongside Crédit Agricole CIB, MUFG, Standard Chartered Bank and SMBC.

Why it matters

The transaction offers an early reference point for utility-scale refinancing this year, playing up how Abu Dhabi’s energy groups are using fixed-income to rework mature assets and recycle capital. Rather than sitting on expensive construction-phase debt, the partners are leveraging the plant’s two-year track record of commercial operations to lock in cheaper, long-term institutional capital.

For sponsors such as TAQA and Masdar, the approach supports liquidity management as they work toward aggressive 2030 capacity targets of 150 GW and 100 GW, respectively.

IN OTHER GREEN DEBT NEWS-

Sharjah-based sustainability group Bee’ah rolled out a sustainable finance framework in partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank, it said in a press release, giving the group a structured route to tap green, social and sustainability-linked funding across bonds, sukuk and loans as it works toward its climate-neutral target by 2040.

It also adds to a growing pipeline of UAE corporates formalizing sustainability frameworks not for a single transaction, but to support ongoing issuance as demand for labelled paper in the region deepens.

Masdar reaches financial close on Oman’s first solar + storage project

In more Masdar news: The renewables firm reached financial close for another project and locked in a partnership to deploy AI energy systems across renewables projects. This comes just days after it was awarded a CfD for the 3 GW Dogger Bank South wind farm and secured financing for a solar and battery project in Uzbekistan.

In Oman: Masdar and its consortium partners reached financial close on Ibri III, Oman’s first utility-scale project to pair solar with battery storage, according to a statement. The USD 300 mn financing came from Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking and First Abu Dhabi Bank.

About the plant: The 500 MW plant, which features a 100 MWh battery energy storage system, is scheduled to come online in 1Q 2027 and span some 10 mn sqm. Adjacent to the existing Ibri II, Ibri III will annually offset some 505k tons of CO2 emissions at full capacity.

REMEMBER- The Masdar-led consortium signed the agreement to develop the project with Oman’s Nama Power and Water Procurement Company back in September, alongside a separate agreement to fund a 530-km electricity interconnection between the UAE and a new Ibri station in Oman.

In parallel, Masdar inked a strategic MoU with China-based Envision to deploy Envision’s AI Energy System across its wind, storage, and green hydrogen projects.

The Scale Paradox: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Capital Management

In the shifting architecture of global finance, the Middle East has transitioned from a peripheral market to a central driver of capital formation. For those of us steering regional institutions, this shift has exposed a fundamental truth: in a multipolar financial system, scale alone no longer guarantees advantage, and, in some cases, actively constrains it.

The traditional model where global giants provided broad, index-linked products from distant financial hubs is hitting its structural limits. As MENA fixed income now represents more than 30% of emerging market debt benchmarks, the region has matured beyond the reach of the generalist. While global scale naturally prioritizes breadth, today’s market environment increasingly rewards precision, speed, and local execution. Global players may provide the universal framework, but durable performance is often shaped by factors that sit outside global abstractions: local market mechanics, regulatory nuance, and long-standing institutional relationships.

This “scale paradox” becomes most visible in the race for technological integration. While legacy firms are often burdened by the inertia of managing large, multi-layered organizations built for a different era, we are scaling through digital depth rather than human mass. At Mashreq Capital, we are not trying to replicate the headcount of a global asset manager; we are deliberately redesigning the operating model. By deploying AI-native research and workflow tools that already save analysts hours of manual work each day, we can expand analytical coverage while preserving the decisiveness of smaller, specialist teams.

This approach has direct implications for cost, governance, and accountability. A leaner structure allows us to price competitively without relying solely on asset accumulation, while maintaining clear ownership of investment decisions. In an industry where performance consistency often tracks individuals rather than institutions, the ability to institutionalize decision-making matters as much as raw insight.

Equally important is the decision to move away from white labeling and operate as a primary manufacturer. By building proprietary strategies rather than distributing external products under our name, Mashreq Capital is accountable for outcomes, not just distribution. Independence forces discipline: strategies must stand on their own merits, not on captive flows or brand adjacency.

Looking ahead, the firms that endure will not be those that are simply the largest, but those that are structurally aligned with how markets now function. In 2026, the most powerful ally for the modern investor will not be the institution with the biggest balance sheet or the most employees, but the one that combines institutional rigor with regional fluency.

Philip Philipides, Mashreq Capital CEO

Fasset taps consumer banking lead + Huawei appoints VP for UAE Enterprise Business

UAE-based digital asset platform Fasset tapped Rafiza Ghazali (LinkedIn) as the firm’s new managing director of consumer banking, effective from 1 February, according to a post on LinkedIn and press release. Following provisional approval from the Labuan Financial Services Authority, Ghazali will lead the company’s rollout of services as a stablecoin-focused Islamic digital bank, focusing on the private, retail, trade finance, and SME segments.

Ghazali brings over two decades of financial expertise across central banking, capital markets, Islamic finance, and digital banking. Her background includes senior leadership roles at Kaf Digital Bank, Thomas Reuters, and the Central Bank of Malaysia.

Huawei UAE taps new enterprise business VP, scaling digital transformation: Huawei named Rajesh Nagpal (LinkedIn) as vice president of enterprise business for Huawei UAE, according to a press release. Nagpal will focus on expanding the company’s portfolio, developing new local partnerships to scale industry-specific digital infrastructure, and boosting advanced cloud, data, and AI solutions.

Nagpal has over 20 years’ experience in enterprise technology and business leadership, with a background in scaling transformation programs. His previous roles include director of technology at Gulf Business Machines and sales manager at IBM India.

Yas launches Eshara for space systems, AD Ports sells off more Kezad Town land, and AeroGulf acquires eVTOLs

UAE builds the missing layer of its space stack

The UAE has moved to close a key gap in its space ecosystem with the launch of Eshara, a company focused on the ground segment — the terminals, control systems, and terrestrial infrastructure — that link satellites to users on Earth, Yas Aviation Holding CEO Eisa Al Shamsi told Al Ittihad. The company sits under Yas Holding Aviation, part of Yas Holding investment firm, and will develop and manufacture its systems locally, supported by a local manufacturing facility. Eshara will roll out solutions to government and commercial clients for use in their air, sea, and land operations.

Bigger picture: Eshara lands as Abu Dhabi pushes to localize space capabilities beyond satellites themselves. The UAE has invested AED 44 bn in the sector as of October 2025 and approved a National Space Industries Program to double the number of space companies and exports within five years, targeting a top 10 global ranking for space hubs by 2031. Space42 and Edge’s Fada unit also launched the UAE’s first sovereign earth-observation hub last year, pointing to a broader strategy to bring both space assets and their enabling infrastructure in-house.

AD Ports’ Kezad Town sells another plot

Danube buys AED 840 mn Kezad Town plot from AD Ports: AD Ports is selling off more land — this time to Danube Properties for AED 840 mn, according to a press release. The 1 mn sqm land will be used to develop a mixed-use residential development in Kezad Town Center, Abu Dhabi.

The project is AD Ports’ second sale in the 16 sq km Kezad Town Center, the first being an AED 2.5 bn agreement with Mira Developments last October, which AD Ports is hoping to position as a residential and lifestyle development to go alongside Kezad’s business and industrial setup.

Dubai’s AeroGulf Services acquires 20 eVTOLs

More eVTOLs in Dubai’s skies? Dubai commercial helicopter operator AeroGulf Services signed a preliminary agreement to acquire 20 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Japan-based eVTOL firm SkyDrive, according to a press release. The contract schedules 10 aircraft for delivery in 2028 and a further 10 in 2029. The agreement updates an initial MoU signed in February 2025, which had a pre-order for as many as 50 aircraft, aimed for commercial, touristic flight paths above the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.

The model acquired — SkyDrive SD-05 — is a compact, two-passenger aircraft with a range of approximately 15 km, making it well-suited for short scenic loops rather than long-distance commuting.

About AeroGulf: Founded in 1976, AeroGulf Services is Dubai’s longest-running commercial helicopter operator. The firm — which operates out of Al Maktoum International Airport — serves the oil and gas industry and handles VIP charters as well as aerial filming.

The 2026 global outlook: Stability meets “hidden” friction

The global economy in 2026 will be defined by a state of deceptive stability, where the “settled dust” of headline growth figures masks a series of profound structural shifts in trade, technology, and monetary policy, according to Fitch Solutions’ research unit BMI. Global real GDP growth is projected to land at 2.5%, marginally below the 2.6% estimated for 2025. While this suggests a return to a predictable macro environment, nine “hidden” risks — from US intervention in Venezuela to the cooling of the AI investment cycle — threaten to rock the boat, BMI says.

The primary takeaway for 2026 is not that the volatility of the early 2020s has vanished, but rather that the “shocks” of the previous five years — from aggressive interest rate hikes to radical trade realignment — have now become the baseline reality.

This “new normal” is defined by a global easing of inflation and a subsequent stabilization in monetary policy support. Most central banks are expected to reach their terminal rates by 2026, marking the end of the most aggressive tightening and easing cycles in recent memory. While this suggests a more predictable cost of capital, BMI notes that this “settled” environment creates its own set of challenges.

What to look for under the hood

The danger for 2026 is a sense of complacency driven by the steady headline data. The report identifies nine under-appreciated or less well-recognized risks and surprises that could disrupt the consensus view. These “hidden” factors are designed to alert readers to alternative scenarios that exist across multiple geographies and industries, moving beyond the standard macro predictions that most of the market is currently pricing in.

Among the risks (and upside) lurking in the shadows: BMI identifies a handful of potential risks and positive scenarios that could shape the year ahead. These include the shift toward US-led “grand bargains” with China and Russia that risks alienating traditional allies, fragmenting global supply chains, and sparking trade protectionism. Meanwhile, the global landscape could face critical vulnerabilities from crumbling Antarctic treaties, widening vaccine immunity gaps, increasingly uninsurable cyber risks, and the struggle of aging Asian economies to secure essential skilled talent.

Also worth looking out for: The US’ fiscal health, as the country could be looking at a “financial repression” shock in 2026, BMI suggests. Public debt sits at nearly 100% of GDP and net interest outlays set to top USD 1 tn in 2026, while fiscal deficits are at 6.0% and the gross federal debt is at USD 38.4 tn. “This arithmetic collides with a heavy maturity calendar and large gross issuance, keeping the Treasury market acutely sensitive to funding conditions,” BMI says.

AI bust? Adding fuel to the fiscal fire is a physical bottleneck in the AI shift. Surging electricity demand from data centers is hitting the hard limits of the US, UK, and the EU’s power grid. BMI warns that 2026 could see “processing power” rationed, with wholesale electricity prices spiking by 25-200% at key nodes, potentially adding 0.3-0.5 percentage points to headline CPI. This will complicate the path towards inflation targets, and disrupt the investments and fiscal sustainability trajectory.

MARKETS THIS MORNING-

Asia-Pacific markets are starting off the week on mixed footing, with investors keeping an eye on China’s 4Q 2025 GDP figures and other key data, as well as Washington’s continued drama over Greenland. Japan’s Nikkei and the Hang Seng Index are both in the red, while the Shanghai Index and South Korea’s Kospi are trading up. Wall Street futures suggest a muted start to the trading day across the pond, after closing a losing week on Friday.

ADX	10,123	+0.7% (YTD: +1.3%)
DFM	6,316	+0.9% (YTD: +4.5%)
Nasdaq Dubai UAE20	5,043	+1.1% (YTD: +3.2%)
USD : AED CBUAE	Buy 3.67	Sell 3.67
EIBOR	3.5% o/n	3.6% 1 yr
Tadawul	10,913	+0.9% (YTD: +4.0%)
EGX30	43,953	+1.4% (YTD: +5.1%)
S&P 500	6,940	-0.1% (YTD: +1.4%)
FTSE 100	10,235	0.0% (YTD: +3.1%)
Euro Stoxx 50	6,029	-0.2% (YTD: +4.1%)
Brent crude	USD 64.07	-0.1%
Natural gas (Nymex)	USD 3.49	+12.3%
Gold	USD 4,669	+1.6%
BTC	USD 92,611	-2.5% (YTD: +5.7%)
Chimera JP Morgan UAE Bond UCITS ETF	AED 3.8	0.0% (YTD: +1.3%)
S&P MENA Bond & Sukuk	151.58	-0.2% (YTD: -0.2%)
VIX (Volatility Index)	15.86	+0.1% (YTD: +6.1%)

THE CLOSING BELL-

The DFM rose 0.9% on Friday on turnover of AED 573.9 mn. The index is up 4.5% YTD.

In the green: Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development (+14.8%), Dubai Islamic Ins. and Reins. Co. (+7.3%), and Al Mazaya Holding Company (+7.2%).

In the red: Chimera S&P UAE UCITS ETF – Share Class A – Accumulating (-1.4%), Aramex (-1.4%), and National Central Cooling Co. (-1.3%).

Over on the ADX, the index rose 0.7% on turnover of AED 1.1 bn. Meanwhile, Nasdaq Dubai was up 1.1%.

CALENDAR

JANUARY

20-22 (Tuesday-Thursday): UMEX and SimTEX, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (Adnec), Abu Dhabi.

21-24 January (Wednesday-Saturday): Acres Real Estate Exhibition, Expo Center, Sharjah.

28-29 January (Wednesday-Thursday): IBA Arbitration Day Conference, Abu Dhabi.

28-30 January (Wednesday-Friday): World Customs Organization Technology Conference, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.

31 January – 7 February (Saturday-Saturday): Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, International Tennis Center, Zayed Sports City.

FEBRUARY

Signposted to happen sometime this month: Investopia, Lagos, Nigeria.

3-5 February (Tuesday-Thursday): The World Governments Summit, Dubai.

4 February (Wednesday) Ministerial dialogue for Pax Silica members, Washington, DC.

4-5 February (Wednesday-Thursday): PropTech Connect Middle East, Grand Hyatt Dubai.

4-6 February (Wednesday-Friday): Arab Actuarial Conference, Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Dubai.

12-15 February (Thursday-Sunday): The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Global Conference, Abu Dhabi.

9-12 February (Monday-Friday): World Health Expo (WHX), Dubai.

10-11 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): Top Advisors and Investors Summit, Abu Dhabi.

MARCH

31 March – 2 April (Tuesday-Thursday): Arab Media Summit, Dubai.

26-28 March (Thursday-Saturday): Social Capital Conference, Dubai.

28-29 March (Saturday-Sunday): Emirates International Congress on AI & Visionary Leadership in Transforming Healthcare, Adnec Center Abu Dhabi.

30 March – 2 April (Monday-Thursday): IAAPA Middle East Exhibition and Conference, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.

APRIL

7-9 April (Tuesday-Thursday): Future Health Summit, Adnec Center Abu Dhabi.

13-15 April (Monday-Wednesday): AIM Congress, Dubai World Trade Center.

13-15 April (Monday-Wednesday): The International Glass Manufacturing Show, Dubai.

14-16 April: (Tuesday-Thursday): the International Property Show, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai.

21-23 April (Tuesday-Thursday): UITP Public Transport Summit, Dubai.

MAY

11-15 May (Monday-Friday): Dubai Future Finance Week, Dubai.

11-13 May (Monday-Wednesday): AI Everything Global, Adnec Center.

19-20 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): Capital Market Summit, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

19-22 May (Tuesday-Friday): Abu Dhabi Water and Energy Week, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.

JUNE

15 June – 15 September (Monday-Thursday): Dubai Mallathon, Dubai.

JULY

31 July (Friday): Large businesses achieving annual revenues equal to or above AED 50 mn must appoint an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation.

Signposted to happen sometime in October 2026:

Abu Dhabi Space Week, Abu Dhabi.

OCTOBER

20-22 October (Tuesday-Thursday): Water, Energy and Technology Exhibition (WETEX), Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), Dubai.

DECEMBER

2-4 December (Wednesday-Friday): UN Water Conference, UAE.

Signposted to happen in 2026:

The UAE to host the Arab Competition Forum;
Investopia Global Talks, Tashkent.

Signposted to happen sometime in 2027:

1 January: Deadline for large businesses to implement e-invoicing;
1Q 2027: Completion of the first phase of Hassyan seawater desalination project;
31 March: Small businesses with annual revenues of less than AED 50 mn are obliged to contract with an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation;
31 March: Government entities are required to appoint an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation;
1 July: Deadline for small businesses to implement e-invoicing;
1 October: Deadline for governments to implement e-invoicing;
Abu Dhabi’s solar and battery energy facility, combining 5.2 GW of solar capacity and 19 GWh of battery storage, is set for commissioning.

Signposted to happen sometime in 2029:

Sibos 2029 organized by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), Dubai;
The commissioning of the seventh phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

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