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DFSA advances tokenisation push with next phase of regulatory sandbox
Selected firms begin testing new financial technologies in the DFSA’s Innovation Testing Licence programme
Jun 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
Selected firms begin testing new financial technologies in the DFSA’s Innovation Testing Licence programme
Family-run companies remain a backbone of the UAE’s private sector
Officials said Pakistan is likely to sell an 82.64% stake in First Women Bank to the UAE under a government-to-government deal next month
The chip helps paralyzed patients control devices using their thoughts.
The initiative supports Dubai’s Cashless Strategy and is expected to boost the local economy by AED 8 billion annually, reinforcing the city’s position as a global fintech leader.
Contracts awarded for key infrastructure at Al Maktoum International Airport.
Disneyland Abu Dhabi set to boost real estate demand on Yas Island and surrounding hotspots.
This marks an increase of four IPOs compared to the same period last year.
Dubai ranked #1 globally for foreign direct investment in the cultural and creative industries for the third year in a row, attracting $5.1 billion and over 23,500 new jobs in 2024.
Yango Group has launched a four-month pilot in Expo City Dubai using autonomous, AI-powered robots to deliver food, marking a major step in smart city innovation.
Abu Dhabi Ports is investing $120M to develop a 50-year industrial and logistics zone in East Port Said, Egypt — a strategic hub near the Suez Canal.
The REIT, managing over 35,000 units in top communities like City Walk and Bluewaters, is set to become the largest listed REIT in the GCC.
MAG is bringing luxury properties like The Ritz-Carlton Residences and Keturah Reserve onto the blockchain.
Gulf economies show varied resilience, but the UAE stands out amid global downgrades, outperforming broader MENA growth expectations.
Over 1 million entities are now registered for corporate tax and VAT in the UAE, marking a major expansion of the country’s tax base.
Sri Lanka, India, and the UAE are teaming up to build a major energy hub in Trincomalee, aiming to boost Sri Lanka’s post-crisis recovery.
Stablecoins are digital tokens designed to keep a constant value backed by traditional currencies such as the US dollar
Nad Al Sheba Mall has officially opened, offering over 100 outlets and premium wellness facilities in a community-focused setting.
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia lead the region’s rebound.
AI-powered benchmark aims to provide ethical, transparent investment tools for Islamic finance in the GCC, Europe, and Southeast Asia