United Arab Emirates

Dubai Salik reports $204.6 million revenue surge in Q1 2025, marking 33.7 percent growth

Salik’s total chargeable trips reached 158.0 million, fueled by variable pricing and new gates

Dubai real estate: Emaar Properties posts $2.74 billion in Q1 2025 revenue, a 50 percent increase YoY

The company reported a net profit before tax of $753 million, up 49 percent

Shurooq’s $1.96 billion investments fuel 52 projects in 15 years of development in Sharjah

Key initiatives include AED5 billion in real estate and AED850 million in hospitality projects

UAE Cybersecurity Council partners with e& UAE to launch Al Ain Innovation Center

The center will support applied research, talent development, and startup initiatives in critical technologies

UAE and Kazakhstan sign 22 agreements worth over $5 billion, says Al Zeyoudi

Forum aims to explore investment opportunities and strengthen efforts to increase mutual investments across key economic sectors

Dubai RTA invites SMES to join 116 tenders, auctions until end of 2025

The program supports the Dubai Government’s Public-Private Partnership Strategy aimed at economic growth 

Abu Dhabi’s Presight launches AI office in Kazakhstan during Crown Prince’s visit

Presight will establish an AI Command and Control Centre at Alem.AI for smart infrastructure in Astana

Dubai Holding seeks up to $487M in Dubai Residential REIT IPO

The range values the Dubai Residential REIT between AED13.9 billion and AED14.3 billion

Dubai government launches world’s first crypto payments for cashless services

Dubai Finance partners with Crypto.com to revolutionize government payments with cryptocurrencies

Sheikh Hamdan highlights UAE’s commitment to technological transformation, AI partnerships with Google

Google established its Dubai offices in 2008, supporting the UAE’s digital transformation journey since then

Dubai gold prices rise AED6.25, global rates hover near over one-week low

U.S. and China announced tariff reductions, boosting global shares and altering market dynamics

Sheikh Mohammed restructures Dubai Media Council, appoints new board chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed

Mona Ghanem Al Marri to serve as Vice Chairperson, Nehal Badri as Secretary-General of the Council

Sheikh Hamdan awards golden visas to nurses with 15+ years of service at Dubai Health

H.H. underscored nurses' pivotal position in healthcare, recognizing them as indispensable allies in a healthier society

Dubai climbs to 4th globally, leads GCC, Arab World & Asia in 2025 smart city index

Eight-place jump reflects commitment to digital transformation, innovation, and enhanced quality of life for all residents

Emirates Global Aluminium joins Make it in the Emirates 2025 as sector partner

EGA as contributed to the creation of more than 1,000 new jobs, fostered local entrepreneurship, and identified potential new UAE-based suppliers

UAE to issue $8 billion of local currency debt to support domestic capital market growth: S&P

The UAE's well-capitalized and liquid banks stand ready to provide funding if capital markets become unsupportive, ensuring stability

Talabat posts robust Q1 2025 results with 34 percent revenue and EBITDA growth

Talabat's strong first-quarter performance was driven by solid topline growth and margin expansion across both GCC and non-GCC markets

UAE, Kazakhstan sign cooperation agreements in key sectors during Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s visit

Sheikh Khaled and President Tokayev reviewed the close UAE-Kazakhstan relations and discussed ways to further enhance collaboration across key strategic sectors

Dubai’s tech startup scene soars 135 percent, 127 startups supported in Q1 2025

Chamber events supported business, empowered startups, nurtured talent, and built partnerships

Emirates Airline sets record with 99.9 percent baggage accuracy in 2024 at Dubai Airport

The airline has invested millions into bespoke software systems that provide real-time visibility and oversight of baggage journeys

Sharjah real estate market records $1.09 billion transactions in April 2025

Al-Majaz 3 recorded the highest real estate deal for a built-in land, valued at AED115 million

OMNIYAT debuts $500 million green sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

Successful launch highlights conviction that profitability and a positive environmental impact are mutually reinforcing