Dubai

‘Invest in the Emirates’ campaign goes global, seeks to generate over 200 million impressions

Campaign’s reach also extended to major airports in Zurich, Geneva, Munich, New York and Heathrow

Digital Dubai announces Dubai Data and AI Platform to accelerate digital transformation

Platform facilitates decentralized data exchange and marks the next generation of the Dubai Pulse platform

UAE airports soar with 14.2 percent rise to 71.7 million passengers in H1 2024

This is compared to 62.8 million during the same timeframe last year

UAE Central Bank raises country’s GDP growth forecast for 2024 to 4 percent, 6 percent for 2025

Growth in 2025 will be fueled by strong non-hydrocarbon momentum and a rise in hydrocarbon production 

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree on the Board of Dubai Health

This board will be chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Sheikh Mohamed strengthens UAE-U.S. relations through key dialogues with U.S. senators on shared interests, global challenges

Key focus areas included the economy, trade, climate action, AI, renewable energy, and sustainability

Dubai Courts, Dubai Chambers sign MoU to strengthen emirate’s role as global commercial dispute resolution hub

This agreement aims to create initiatives that resolve commercial disputes through mediation and conciliation 

Property developer Arada concludes $150 million tap of existing $400 million sukuk issuance

Arada's latest tap falls under the ongoing $1 billion Sukuk program

Investec expands presence in Middle East with new office at Dubai International Financial Centre

The DIFC office will connect HNWIs, family offices, and financial institutions in the GCC, providing advisory services in private banking and wealth management.

Mashreq closes AED-denominated $136.13 million syndicated loan for TDB

Facility launched in July and was successfully subscribed by seven leading institutions from the Gulf region

Sheikh Mohammed issues decree on appointment of Dubai government employees to judicial authorities

The Decree aims to attract national talent to Dubai's judiciary while ensuring employees retain benefits during training