President Donald Trump’s May 2025 Middle East visit has unleashed a flurry of mega-deals, aimed at deepening U.S. trade ties, correcting trade imbalances, and reinforcing America’s leadership in defense and technology exports. From Boeing aircraft to Nvidia’s AI chips, the trip wasn’t just
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Three plots of land in Downtown Dubai have been sold for a combined profit of AED715 million, highlighting the incredible growth and investment potential of the city’s real estate market. The three transactions, all completed within the space of five days last month, brought individual returns of AED225 million, AED290 million and AED200 million for […]
J. Safra Sarasin Group and Saxo Bank announce today the signing of a strategic acquisitionby J. Safra Sarasin of approximately 70% of Saxo Bank, previously held by Geely FinancialsDenmark A/S, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd, and Mandatum Group.This transaction highlights J. Safra Sarasin Group’s strategy of undertaking acquisitions ininnovative and
Oil prices rose on Thursday after heavy sell-offs drove the market to a multi-year low, however, tariff uncertainties and a rising supply outlook capped gains. Brent futures were trading up 39 cents, or 0.56%, at $69.69 a barrel by 0416 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) futures climbed 39 cents, or 0.59%, to […]
The global 3D printing industry in construction is revolutionizing the sector and capturing the attention of investors worldwide. With its transformative potential to reduce costs, accelerate timelines, and enhance sustainability, the 3D buildings industry is emerging as a pivotal driver of innovation and economic growth. 3DXB Group, a leader in advanced 3D printing
With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman all set to present Union Budget 2025 on February 1 in the Lok Sabha, industry stakeholders, investors and, rather, the entire country are looking at a slew of measures to be announced. Key demands include increased tax exemptions, deductions, and targeted reforms to boost growth in manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure, and
Investors in Dubai real estate notched up record profits of almost AED60 billion from the re-sale market last year. A report released by fäm Properties today showed the secondary market generated capital gains of AED 59.7 billion in 2024, representing 32% of Dubai’s all-time high total re-sale value of AED 188.1 billion last year. Underling […]
As Dubai’s skyline continues to expand, its real estate market is poised for steady growth in 2025. Rising property values, increasing rental demand, and strong investor confidence highlight the city’s enduring appeal. According to analytics from Elite Merit Real Estate LLC, this growth is driven by economic resilience, innovative government policies, and evolving
Gold and silver investors increasingly turn defensive ahead of year-end as they seek to protect and lock in gains following a very strong year. This year has seen gold’s record-breaking rally deliver the best annual return since 2010, while silver has managed to keep up with gold, reaching a 12-year high during the October run-up […]
Barratt London, a leading residential developer in the UK’s capital with more than 40 years of experience creating new homes in the most up-and-coming areas of London, has today launched its Investment Portfolio, highlighting London’s exceptional investment potential for Middle East buyers. Featuring detailed information on several current developments around the city, the
Why should companies enter new markets? There are more answers to this question than it might seem at first glance. “I want to live in country XXX” is a perfectly valid answer, but then the market doesn’t matter – you need to go and choose where you like it best. “I want to diversify currency […]
With the UAE’s real estate sector continuing to experience strong market demand, technology has played a vital role in enabling real estate brokers and agents to provide an exceptional buyer experience and facilitate the completion of crucial deals with both local and international investors. By leveraging the enormous benefits of a cloud-based omni-channel contact center
Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, and SNB Capital, the leading broker on the Saudi Exchange and largest investment bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have announced a collaboration that will allow eligible international investors to access the Saudi Exchange through the Interactive Brokers platform. With this landmark
Oil prices rose by more than 4% to about $75 a barrel on Tuesday. So far, oil prices rose by more than 4% as escalation has intensified between Israel and Iran. Amid this geopolitical scene, the risk of a jump in oil prices that could trigger another global inflation shock appeared to be materializing. However, […]
FOREX.com,an award-winning broker and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nasdaq listed company StoneX Group, will partake in the 7th grand edition of Forex Expo Dubai, coming this October 7th and 8th to Dubai World Trade Centre. Playing a major role on UAE’s trading scene, the company projects to attract a large amount of Foreign Direct Investments […]
Dubai’s real estate market is seeing unprecedented growth, fueled by a surge in Golden Visas issued to high-net-worth individuals and property investors. With 158,000 Golden Visas issued in 2023; nearly double the 79,617 visas issued the previous year, the programme has cemented its role as a key driver of investment in the UAE’s property market. […]
– John Hardy, Chief Macro Strategist This week: The status of the economy in focus through Friday job numbers Polls have tightened a bit again, and thus back in Trump’s favour as we can see from the shift in the polling and betting odds. Stock markets saw a continued recovery in sentiment after the brief […]
A recent analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that Indian investors topped the list of new non-Emirati companies joining the chamber during the first half of this year, with 7,860 new companies. The findings highlight Dubai’s strong ability to attract direct […]
In the last Thursday and Friday trading sessions and pre-market today, markets have experienced a significant spike in volatility, sparking widespread concern among investors. The VIX, commonly known as the “fear gauge,” has surged to levels not seen in recent times, reflecting a heightened state of market anxiety. This dramatic rise in volatility indicators,
Investment into UK commercial property by Gulf investors is expected to grow to more than $4bn (£3.1bn) annually, according to new research from Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME), a Sharia’a compliant bank based in London. The research finds that the UK market is heading for a once-in-a-decade economic alignment, with cuts to […]



























