UAE Business

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

The chip helps paralyzed patients control devices using their thoughts.

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.

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