While the UAE’s real estate market remains active year‑round — with transactions totalling over AED239 billion (approximately $65 billion) in Q1 2024 — summer is now shining a spotlight on a handful of strategic locations that have long-term value, vision, and seasonal appeal. From branded
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Nisus Finance Investment Consultancy FZCO (NiFCO Dubai), a fully-owned subsidiary of Nisus Finance Services Company Limited (NIFCO), announced the investment of Dh183 million in two properties in Dubai while it is currently actively evaluating investment to the tune of Dh669 million in new properties. The company is looking forward to a four-fold growth in its […]
Renewed focus on specific sectors DHL Group plans to invest US$574 million by 2030 to enhance its logistics infrastructure, service capacity, and delivery efficiency throughout the Arabian Gulf region, primarily encompassing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. The move is part of the logistics specialist’s Strategy 2030, which aims to respond to global […]
The Middle East will see a 25% increase in social infrastructure project activity in the next two years, according to a new report by Ansarada, a leading procurement platform. As population growth accelerates and quality-of-life standards become increasingly central to national agendas, governments across the Middle East are intensifying investment in social infrastructure
Tealium, the leading intelligent real-time data streaming platform, hosted its regional event, “AI Meets ROI: Customer Data Strategies to Accelerate Growth,” in Dubai. The gathering united government stakeholders, enterprise leaders, and digital innovators to examine how high-quality, real-time customer data can drive business results from AI investments. With regional
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman of Al Habtoor Group, is set to make an official visit to the Syrian Arab Republic in the coming days. He will be leading a high-level delegation of senior executives from the Group. The visit reflects the Group’s ongoing strategy to explore new avenues of cooperation with the Syrian […]
The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) have signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen economic ties and promote bilateral trade and investment between Qatar and Hong Kong. The signing took place during a visit by a high-level business delegation of more than 50 business […]
GJ Properties, a leading name in the Northern Emirates’ real estate landscape concluded a successful showcase at the Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition 2025, held from April 29 to May 1 at the Emirates Hospitality Center, Ajman. The event highlighted six of the company’s landmark developments, drawing significant attention from investors, brokers, and end-users alike.
Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced today that it has contributed to INTERPOL’s “Operation Red Card”, an international crackdown on cybercrime across Africa. The operation resulted in the arrest of 306 cybercriminals and the dismantling of criminal networks responsible for scams
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting an open, rules-based trading system that promotes sustainable economic development, employment, industrialization, and shared prosperity during a meeting of the G20 Trade and Investment Working Group. Participating in the session as a specially invited guest of South Africa, who holds the G20 presidency for 2025, the UAE
INEOS Automotive has opened a cutting-edge €15m biomass heat plant at its Hambach production and assembly site. With a 9.2 megawatt output, the plant will consume up to 14,000 tonnes of locally- and sustainably-sourced woodchips per year, to supply 78% of the facility’s heating requirements. More than half a billion euros has been invested in […]
GJ Properties, Ajman’s leading private property developer, has announced AED 4 billion in investments for upcoming projects scheduled across 2025 and 2026. The company’s robust performance is evident in its recent achievements, with 800 units sold in the last month alone. Looking ahead, GJ Properties plans to launch around 10 new projects in 2025, collectively […]
Bank of Singapore successfully concluded the CIO Summit, held in Dubai, where its leadership and expert panelists explored key investment themes, their implications on global investment, and strategies for success. During the summit, the Bank unveiled its highly anticipated “2025 Supertrends Report,” a refreshed outlook building upon the insights of the 2024
Foodics, the leading restaurant and payments technology company in MENA, has acquired 100% of Solo Venture, a UK-based provider of self-ordering kiosks, white-label website, and application ordering technology. Announced at LEAP 2025 which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between February 9th to 12th, this strategic acquisition underscores Foodics’ commitment to
As global markets continue to evolve, investment protection has become a critical concern for both investors and financial regulators. Recent regulatory crackdowns on unlicensed brokers, cyber threats targeting online trading platforms, and growing concerns about transparency have highlighted the importance of ensuring client funds and assets are safeguarded. The rise of
Klook, a leading platform for experiences and travel services in Asia, today announced US$100 million in funding led by the global growth investment firm Vitruvian Partners. The latest investment underscores continued confidence in Klook’s vision, market leadership, and operational excellence as the company accelerates its efforts to capture the fast-growing market of next
Sintavia, LLC, the world’s leading all-digital aerospace component manufacturer, announced today that it has received a $10 million subordinated debt investment from the Stifel North Atlantic AM-Forward Fund (the “Fund”). Capital from the investment, which is the first of the recently launched SBIC fund, will be used to refinance existing equipment loans and provide
The 20th edition of IREX will take place on 7th and 8th February 2025 at Hotel Taj, Business Bay, Dubai. The event provides a unique platform showcasing diverse opportunities for international real estate investment, residency, and citizenship programs across the globe. The conclave will bring together international real estate companies, residency and citizenship
The recent shake-up in the AI sector triggered a wave of uncertainty, raising questions about AI market valuation, a sector that has become key for global economic strategies and future innovation plans. With the Middle East, and especially the UAE, relying heavily on the tech sector for data infrastructure and as part of its diversification […]
The Indian budget for 2025-2026 of the Modi government is likely to provide a boost to domestic consumption, with the finance minister announcing that no tax will be payable on income up to Rs 1.2 million. Expectations are that this could provide a considerable consumption boost of Rs 700 billion, and it can be rightfully termed middle-class-friendly. […]





























