Real Estate

Sharjah unveils enhanced Real Estate Excellence Award for 2025, championing sustainability and innovation

Miguel Hadchity 17/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department has officially opened nominations for the highly anticipated 2025 cycle of the “Real Estate Excellence Award,” introducing a comprehensively upgraded set of criteria focused on sustainability, digital

Kuwait Transport UAE

AD Ports Group and Kuwait Ports Authority forge partnership to develop Shuaiba Port container operations

Miguel Hadchity 16/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a move to strengthen maritime trade ties, AD Ports Group, a global leader in integrated trade, industry, and logistics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kuwait Ports Authority to jointly explore the development and operation of container facilities at Shuaiba Port. The signing […]

Sustainability UAE

UAE champions global environmental action and investment at UN Assembly in Nairobi

Miguel Hadchity 15/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — A high-level delegation from the UAE, led by Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, actively shaped the global environmental agenda at the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya.  Held from December 8-12, 2025, under the theme […]

Events Finance

Abu Dhabi cements global green finance leadership at landmark forum

Miguel Hadchity 12/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The Abu Dhabi Global Market, in collaboration with the Global Climate Finance Centre, Hanwha, and the EU GCC Cooperation on green transition project, successfully convened the 8th Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum. Hosted on the final day of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the landmark event assembled […]

Events

Dubai’s Winter District 2025 returns with community mural celebrating unity and creativity

Miguel Hadchity 11/12/2025

Photo Credit: Supplied Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — For the third consecutive year, Winter District is transforming Dubai into a festive hub of community spirit and shared creativity. Starting December 13 and running until 28 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, this year’s edition, titled “A Canvas of Connection,” is set to place a special emphasis […]

Finance

Record-setting bond listing by Bank of China highlights Dubai’s role as financial bridge to global markets

Miguel Hadchity 10/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — Nasdaq Dubai has announced the listing of a $500 million conventional bond issued by Bank of China Dubai Branch. According to the Emirates News Agency, the three-year floating-rate note, which matures in November 2028, was issued under the bank’s $40 billion Medium Term Note Programme. This […]

Real Estate

Sharjah launches unified digital hub for seamless real estate rental services

Miguel Hadchity 09/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a significant step toward a unified digital future, the Sharjah Digital Department, in partnership with Sharjah Municipality, has launched a comprehensive enhancement of rental services on the Aqari platform. According to the Emirates News Agency, this initiative places Aqari at the heart of Sharjah’s real […]

Crypto Events Finance

Dubai Customs forges strategic alliance with Binance to pioneer digital trade ecosystem

Miguel Hadchity 08/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — Dubai Customs has entered a landmark partnership with global cryptocurrency leader Binance, signing a strategic Memorandum of Understanding during Binance Blockchain Week 2025. According to the Emirates News Agency, this collaboration underscores Dubai’s commitment to positioning itself at the forefront of the digital economy

Finance

World Bank forecasts strong UAE growth at 4.8%, highlights Gulf’s digital leap as key to diversification

Miguel Hadchity 05/12/2025

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The World Bank’s Gulf Economic Update for Fall 2025, forecasted that the UAE economy will grow by 4.8 percent in 2025. The report, titled “The Gulf’s Digital Transformation: A Powerful Engine for Economic Diversification,” confirmed the UAE continues to achieve strong and broad-based growth balanced […]

Events News Real Estate UAE

Sharjah cuts transaction fees to boost real estate investment at ACRES 2026

Miguel Hadchity 04/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — Sharjah’s Real Estate Exhibition ‘ACRES’ 2026 has received a major boost following a decision by the Sharjah Executive Council to reduce property transaction fees for deals completed during the event. This comes as a move hailed as a significant milestone in reinforcing the emirate’s strategy to […]

Events Finance

UAE’s AMMROC and Egypt’s AOI forge strategic aviation alliance at EDEX 2025

Miguel Hadchity 03/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a significant move to bolster defence industrial integration, the Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Centre has inked three strategic Memoranda of Understanding with Egypt’s Arab Organisation for Industrialisation, represented by its leading industrial facilities. The signing ceremony, held at the Egyptian

Finance

Arab economies show resilience, forecast $4 trillion GDP in 2026 despite challenges

Miguel Hadchity 02/12/2025

Photo Credit: Dhaman Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — A new report from the Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation projected that the combined Gross Domestic Product of Arab nations will grow to approximately $4 trillion in 2026, signaling cautious economic optimism for the region. The forecast, detailed in Dhaman’s fourth quarterly investment bulletin for

Events

UAE unveils advanced defence showcase at Egypt’s EDEX 2025, spotlighting national innovation and strategic partnerships

Miguel Hadchity 01/12/2025

Photo Credit: Egypt Defense Expo – 2023 Dubai, UAE — December 2025 —The UAE Pavilion, supported by the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and the UAE Ministry of Defence and organised by the ADNEC Group, is set to open today at the Egypt Defence Expo 2025. According to the Emirates News Agency, the fourth edition […]

Telecom

Dubai Chambers partners with e& to boost digital infrastructure for SMEs and startups

Miguel Hadchity 28/11/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — November 2025 — In a move designed to bolster the growth and competitiveness of Dubai’s private sector, Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with e& UAE. According to the Emirates News Agency, this partnership aims to enhance cooperation in delivering value-added communications services that support the business

Finance UAE

Abu Dhabi-Serbia Business Forum forges new path for economic growth and strategic partnerships

Miguel Hadchity 27/11/2025

Photos Credit: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia Dubai, UAE — November 2025 — The three-day Abu Dhabi-Serbia Business Forum reinforced Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become a regional business hub and expand its global economic partnerships. The event, organized by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Serbian Chamber […]

Finance UAE

Dubai Chamber drives economic ties with Malaysia, hosting 166 business meetings and signing MoU in Kuala Lumpur

Miguel Hadchity 26/11/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — November 2025 — In a move to bolster international economic ties, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, part of Dubai Chambers, organised 166 bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. According to the Emirates News Agency, the meetings were a central component of the chamber’s […]

Finance News UAE

UAE banking sector sees robust growth in credit, assets, and money supply in September 2025

Miguel Hadchity 25/11/2025

Photo Credit: X/@centralbankuae Dubai, UAE — November 2025 — The UAE’s gross banks’ assets saw a 2.2 percent increase, rising from AED 5,087.0 billion at the end of August to AED 5,199.9 billion by the end of September. According to the Central Bank of the UAE’s report on Monetary & Banking Developments for September 2025, […]

Finance

GCC attracts over $523 Billion in foreign investment, fuels economic diversification

Miguel Hadchity 24/11/2025

Photo Credit: X/@GCCStat Dubai, UAE — November 2025 — The Gulf Cooperation Council counties have attracted $523.4 billion in foreign direct investment, underscoring a steady rise in international capital inflows. According to data released by the GCC’s Statistical Center and reported by the Emirates News Agency, this figure represents about 80 percent of the region’s […]

Corporate

KEZAD Group secures over $300m in manufacturing investments from Indian giants Jindal and Haldiram

Miguel Hadchity 21/11/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — November 2025 — KEZAD Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group and the largest operator of integrated economic zones in the region, has signed two land lease agreements representing combined investments of more than AED 1.1 billion ($299.5 million) with leading Indian business groups, Jindal SAW Group and Haldiram Group. […]

News Travel UAE

Dubai’s ‘Red Carpet’ airport service expands to arrivals, aiming for record Passenger numbers: COO

Miguel Hadchity 20/11/2025

Photo Credit: Dubai Airports Dubai, UAE — November 2025 — Dubai Airports is expanding its flagship ‘Red Carpet’ biometric service to the arrivals hall at Terminal 3, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Majed Al Joker, announced. The move is part of a broader strategy to enhance the traveler experience and accommodate record-breaking passenger traffic. The […]