News
Infrastructure
UAE University sets AED320,000 prize pool for Al Ain desert-design competition
The free competition is open to students and early-career professionals; registration closes October 4 and submissions are due October 20.
Data includedArticle subject labels can be suggestions and are not editorial confirmation.
Related subjects
agriculture29commercial fishing0forestry and timber0chemicals0plastic0computing and information technology5construction and property26consumer goods0energy and resource208manufacturing and engineering3media and entertainment industry0metal and mineral mining and refining0tourism and leisure industry4transport12utilities15sales channel0healthcare industry0financial service0business service0
Agriculture
WFP says 18.3 million people face acute food insecurity in Yemen
In a 2 October update, WFP said conflict displacement and access constraints are worsening food needs; 74% of monitored households in accessible areas could not meet basic food needs.
Data included
Business
Toyota’s U.S. sales rose 8.4% in September
Toyota Motor North America reported U.S. vehicle sales up 8.4% by volume in September, while electrified-vehicle sales rose 37.8%.
Data included
Energy
U.S. domestic crude first-purchase price fell 7.5% in July
EIA’s July data put the domestic crude first-purchase price at $79.79 per barrel, down $6.44 from June.
Data includedEnergy
U.S. gross natural gas withdrawals set a record in July
EIA reported that U.S. gross natural gas withdrawals reached 137 billion cubic feet per day in July 2026.
Data included
Energy
U.S. coal production fell 2.2% year over year in the second quarter
EIA’s October 1 report put U.S. coal production at 125.4 million short tons in the second quarter of 2026; the data are preliminary.
Data includedEnergy
U.S. propane exports reached a first-half record in 2026
EIA says U.S. propane exports averaged 2 million barrels per day in the first half of 2026, with a monthly record of 2.1 million b/d in April.
Data includedInfrastructure
Abu Dhabi announces more than AED300 million for public-transport systems
The project covers bus and journey management plus digital fare collection; the contract has been awarded to Conduent.
Data includedEnergy
DOF receives letter of intent for offshore contract classified at $50m–$100m
DOF said on October 2 that it had received a letter of intent for a large offshore contract expected to use an I-class vessel in the first half of 2028; the company defines “large” as $50 million–$100 million.
Data includedInfrastructure
Abu Dhabi launches family-planning framework with five goals and 63 actions
Developed over two years, the framework translates its goals into 15 strategies and 63 actions, with 16 public- and private-sector organisations exploring pilots.
Data includedInfrastructure
Musaffah plan projects AED227 billion in annual GDP contribution at full implementation
Abu Dhabi's plan phases industrial-district redevelopment and projects support for about 269,800 jobs when fully implemented.
Data includedAgriculture
Murray-Darling Basin storage fell 88 gigalitres in a week
ABARES’s October 1 update put Murray-Darling Basin storage at 14,991 GL, or 67% of total capacity.
Data included