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ATM 2025 opens today, uniting travel professionals from over 166 countries

The event is set to break records with over 55,000 visitors at the Dubai World Trade Centre

GCC real estate transactions grow 20 percent to $78.2 billion in Q1 2025: Report

Dubai has once again emerged as the leading market in the GCC, posting $38.7 billion in sales

Qatar’s real estate trade volume surpasses $110.2 million in a week

Total sales contracts for residential units during this timeframe amounted to $11 million

MENA region’s growth to rise moderately to 2.6 percent in 2025, says World Bank

In 2026, real GDP is projected to grow by 4.5 percent among GCC economies

Dubai AI Week 2025: UAE ranks among top emerging economies in AI readiness, says BCG

UAE has earned the designation of AI Contender alongside 31 economies worldwide, including Saudi Arabia

Sharjah real estate transactions surge to $3.6 billion in Q1 2025, up 31.9 percent YoY

Growth reflects increasing investor confidence in Sharjah’s stable and investor-friendly environment

Abu Dhabi stocks record region’s highest foreign investor buying in Q1 2025 at $2.3 billion

GCC stock markets recorded net buying of $2.8 billion compared to $3.0 billion in net buying during Q4 2024

IMF projects strong UAE economic growth forecast for 2026 at 5 percent

UAE economy is projected to surpass oil-exporting countries, growing 2.6 percent in 2025, 3.1 percent in 2026 

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar as White House confirms mid-May plans

Trump will address Ukraine and Gaza conflicts during his visit to Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally

UAE bond and sukuk issuances grow 61.6 percent to $10.17 billion in Q1 2025, GCC issuances dip 7.1 percent

Primary debt issuances of bonds and sukuk in the GCC region amounted to $51.51 billion through 125 issuances

Qatar, Russia commit $2.3 billion to joint investment fund for strategic sectors

Deal will target investments in technology, healthcare, minerals, and other sectors of mutual interest