Dubai

Saudi Arabia, UAE join world’s top AI talent nations in latest global index

Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s strategic focus on AI, education, infrastructure, and their ability to attract top talent and investments are setting the stage for a new era of growth in the region

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties reports 24 percent profit growth to $1.1 billion in H1 2025

Fueled by revenue backlog recognition and investment platform expansion

Dubai Taxi Company’s net profit surges 33 percent to $28.7 million in Q2 2025

Dubai Taxi Company’s total operational fleet across all segments increased by 23 percent to 10,180

DXB welcomes 46 million guests in H1 2025, marking busiest first half on record

In the second quarter alone, DXB served 22.5 million guests, an increase of 3.1 percent over the same period last year

GCC IPO market raises $2.4 billion across 12 listings in Q2 2025

Saudi Arabia remained the most active GCC market, accounting for 76 percent of IPO proceeds

Dubai real estate: Office sales soar 93 percent as commercial property market hits $8.44 billion

965 office units were sold in Q2 2025, reflecting a 26 percent increase from the 764 units sold in Q2 2024

DIFC records best-ever performance in H1 2025, attracts 1,081 new companies

The number of FinTech and Innovation companies reached 1,388, up from 1,081 in H1 2024

Dubai’s public transport system posts 9 percent increase in riders to 395 million in H1 2025

Network served nearly 2.18 million riders daily, up from approximately 1.98 million in the first half of 2024

Dubai real estate: H1 2025 transaction value hits $73 billion, on track to surpass 2024’s $100 billion

In Q2, the city recorded over 51,000 home sales—the highest quarterly figure ever recorded

MBRU scientists publish first Arab Pangenome Reference in major genomic breakthrough

The Arab Pangenome Reference was created using high-quality DNA sequencing from 53 individuals of diverse Arab heritage residing in the UAE

Burnout in the workplace: Why mental health can’t be ignored anymore

Poor mental health has serious consequences for business performance as it negatively impacts productivity, job satisfaction, and employee retention

DP World Trade Finance mobilizes over $1 billion in working capital for emerging market enterprises

Collaborations with 32 financial institutions have enhanced access to capital for underserved businesses globally