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Sharjah approves comprehensive guidelines for bonuses, promotions in government employment

Rules detail working hours, leave policies, and expectations for employee behavior in the workplace

China accelerates AI expansion with 71 unicorns and 5,100 AI companies

Country’s AI sector could add 0.2 to 0.3 percentage points to GDP growth, equating to $930 billion 

UAE real estate: How are visa reforms, 100 percent foreign ownership unlocking new investment opportunities

Golden Visa program offers 10-year residency for investors purchasing property valued at AED2 million

Dubai real estate: Off-plan market surges 43 percent in Q2 2025 with $16.4 billion sales

Apartments accounted for 80 percent of sales, with average prices rising to AED2,023 per square foot

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

Stock markets gain momentum as U.S. indices hit record highs amid mixed investor sentiment

S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new heights as investors brace for key economic data

Dubai 24-carat gold price drops below AED399 as tariff fears diminish, dollar strengthens

Investors await key U.S. macroeconomic data and Federal Reserve meeting with rates expected to remain steady

Crude oil prices climb above $69.2 as U.S.-China trade truce and EU deal support market

The U.S.-EU agreement imposed a 15 percent tariff, averting a major trade war impact

Abu Dhabi real estate transactions jump 39 percent in H1 2025, hitting $14.08 billion

The recent launch of high-quality projects has further energized the market and opened doors to attractive investment opportunities

Abu Dhabi Chamber memberships surpass 158,000 in H1 2025, driven by growth in key sectors

Abu Dhabi Chamber is following a clear roadmap that focuses on staying ahead of challenges and driving growth in high-value sectors

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