Investment

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UAE ranks as one of the world’s most sought-after real estate investment destinations, new research reveals

News Desk 04/06/2026

The UAE remains one of the world’s most attractive real estate investment destinations in spite of the recent regional challenges, according to a new global survey commissioned by Arada. Arada’s UAE Property Investment Index, which was conducted by US-based Penta Group, ranked the country as

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Dubai Chambers discusses strengthening bilateral trade and investment flows with Premier of the Western Cape

News Desk 03/06/2026

Dubai Chambers has explored ways to strengthen trade and investment flows with South Africa’s Western Cape province during a recent meeting with H.E. Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape. The meeting took place in South Africa with the participation of Salem AlShamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers.   H.E. Alan […]

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Gold: Near-term headwinds meet longer-term structural support – Saxo Bank

News Desk 19/05/2026

Gold continues its week-long consolidation phase after a historic rally that carried bullion to a January peak near USD 5,595 before correcting sharply to a March low near USD 4,100. At around USD 4,550, bullion still trades up roughly 5% year-to-date and 40% over the past year, but it remains near the lower end of […]

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Dubai Chambers discusses infrastructure investment with Minister of Public Works of the Republic of Montenegro

News Desk 16/05/2026

Dubai Chambers welcomed a high-level delegation headed by H.E. Majda Adžović, Minister of Public Works of the Republic of Montenegro, to its headquarters for a meeting focused on enhancing investment relations between Dubai and Montenegro. The discussions highlighted a shared commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and creating new partnership opportunities that

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Thailand and UAE Relations Set for Major Expansion in Trade, Tourism, Innovation, and Investment in 2026

News Desk 15/05/2026

Thailand and the UAE are entering a new phase of strategic cooperation in 2026, with bilateral trade, tourism, technology, and investment partnerships expected to witness significant growth, according to H.E. Bolbongse Vangphaen, Ambassador of Thailand to the UAE. In an exclusive interview to “gulftourism.news “ in Abu Dhabi , Ambassador Vangphaen highlighted the strong

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Global nursing shortage threatens healthcare delivery, Aspen Medical calls for investment in frontline workforce

News Desk 11/05/2026

As global healthcare systems continue to face mounting pressure from rising demand, ageing populations, and workforce attrition, the shortage of nurses has reached a critical point. According to the World Health Organization, the world is projected to face a shortfall of 4.5 million nurses by 2030* posing a significant risk to the delivery of safe, […]

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Zebra Technologies Makes Strategic Investment in Apera AI to Drive Intelligent Automation

News Desk 30/04/2026

Zebra Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), today announced a strategic investment in Apera AI, a provider of 4D Vision for industrial robots. This venture investment reinforces Zebra’s focus on digitising and automating workflows to accelerate frontline operations for organisations in the manufacturing and logistics

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Dubai International Chamber launches new representative office in Manila to strengthen trade and investment ties with the Philippines

News Desk 15/04/2026

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has inaugurated a new international representative office in Manila. The strategic step comes as part of the chamber’s ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations between Dubai and the Philippines.   The office was officially launched

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Al Habtoor Group Reinforces Confidence in Dubai with Landmark AED 5 Billion Investment

News Desk 10/04/2026

Al Habtoor Group announced today a landmark investment exceeding AED 5 billion in Dubai’s real estate sector, further reinforcing its long-standing confidence in the strength, resilience, and global appeal of the emirate’s investment environment.   The Group confirmed that the investment will be directed towards the development of a new landmark commercial tower

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Renewable Energy Investment Accelerates in the Middle East Amid Focus on Energy Security and Infrastructure

News Desk 30/03/2026

Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East has jumped by 28%, year-on-year, according to a new report from Ansarada, a leading M&A and infrastructure procurement platform. The 2026 Renewable Energy Infrastructure Outlook Report, produced in partnership with Infralogic, notes that globally, investment in the renewable energy sector has surged to a total

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Dubai Chambers discusses trade and investment opportunities with Prague Chamber of Commerce

News Desk 24/03/2026

Dubai Chambers has explored ways to strengthen economic relations between the business communities in Dubai and the Czech Republic during a meeting with a delegation led by Petr Michal, President of the Prague Chamber of Commerce. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in investment, trade, and the digital economy to deepen partnerships between

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Azizi Developments begins rollout of AED 75 billion hospitality investment with first five-star hotel in Dubai

News Desk 10/03/2026

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has laid the foundation for its first five-star hotel, marking the beginning of the rollout of its AED 75 billion hospitality investment plan that will further enrich Dubai’s world class tourism infrastructure.   Located within the Azizi Riviera community in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, the five-star […]

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ACHEMA Expands to Saudi Arabia as Industrial Investment and Energy Transition Accelerate Across the Region

News Desk 25/02/2026

As Saudi Arabia advances large-scale industrial and energy transition projects — including a carbon capture hub in Jubail designed to capture up to 9 million tonnes of CO₂ per year by 2028 and the USD 8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen project targeting production of 600 tonnes per day of clean hydrogen by 2027 — the […]

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Al Habtoor Group Appoints White & Case and Moves to File International Arbitration in Washington, D.C.

News Desk 23/02/2026

Following its previous official communications concerning its investment dispute with the Lebanese Republic, Al Habtoor Group confirms the formal appointment of White & Case, one of the world’s leading international law firms specialising in sovereign disputes and treaty-based investment arbitration, to represent the Group in pursuing its claims.   The Group has

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FESPA Middle East 2026 secures position as market leader as investment intent surges

News Desk 12/02/2026

FESPA Middle East has confirmed its position as the Middle East’s most influential platform for global digital printing, textile, signage, and screen printing industries, with strong attendance from senior decision-makers, increased investment intent, and the delivery of tangible commercial value for exhibitors and partners across the three-day event. Post-show analysis

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Healthcare leaders call for greater strategic alignment between capital investment and health system strategy at WHX

News Desk 10/02/2026

Global healthcare leaders, investors, and healthcare executives convened at the World Health Expo (WHX) to discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare capital investment. There is growing industry consensus that aligning capital strategies with healthcare delivery priorities is now essential as health systems worldwide address rising demand, demographic shifts, workforce

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UAE Signals Shift From Inclusion to Performance at She Investment Summit

News Desk 09/02/2026

The She Investment Summit 2026 was held on 28 January in Dubai, convening senior leaders, investors, and policymakers to examine how gender intelligence is increasingly shaping economic performance across priority sectors. The summit reflected the UAE’s transition from institutionalised female participation in leadership to a new phase defined by execution, decision

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Alphabet beats expectations as AI investment risks come into focus

News Desk 05/02/2026

Alphabet reported a solid fourth quarter, with revenue rising 18% year on year and earnings surpassing market expectations, underpinned by resilient performance across its core businesses. Google’s advertising segment continued to show strength, with advertising revenue up 14% year on year. Google Cloud was the standout performer, posting revenue growth of 48% to USD 17.7

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IREX 2026 Brings Top EB-5, Investment Migration and Global Real Estate Experts to Dubai

News Desk 04/02/2026

The 24th edition of the IREX 2026, Dubai will take place on 7th–8th February at Anantara Downtown, Business Bay bringing together leading international real estate companies, EB-5 regional centers, golden visa companies, immigration consultants, legal experts from over 10 countries. IREX 2026 serves as a premier B2C platform for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs),

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Property Finder Announces $170 Million Investment Led by Mubadala, with Significant Participation from a UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund and BECO Capital

News Desk 27/01/2026

Property Finder, the Middle East’s leading property portal, today announced a new $170 million investment from the Mubadala Investment Company “Mubadala,” an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, alongside another UAE sovereign wealth fund and BECO Capital. The investment underscores Property Finder’s position as the region’s leading property portal, and reaffirms Property