investment

UAE gold prices rise AED2.5, global rates fall amid Trump tariff caution

Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada, starting Tuesday, and doubled Chinese tariffs to 20 percent

MENA startups raise $494 million across 58 deals in February, up 371 percent 

Startups in Saudi Arabia raised $250.3 million across 25 deals last month, leading the region in fundraising

Saudi Arabia: Real estate sector’s contribution to GDP doubles to 12 percent in 2024

In Riyadh, the villa market has seen steady growth, with average prices now approaching SAR6,000 per square meter

Abu Dhabi real estate transactions hit $4.69 billion in first two months of 2025

Sales transactions since the beginning of the year totaled AED9.8 billion across 2,676 transactions

Bitcoin dips below $92,000 following 11 percent surge on Trump’s U.S. strategic reserve plans

The U.S. strategic stockpile will include bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana and cardano

Economic data, ECB rate decision to drive market sentiment this week as U.S. tariffs loom

In GCC markets, investor sentiment could be impacted by concerns over the economic fallout from new U.S. tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico

Investopia 2025: UICCA, UAE Ministry of Economy partner to reinforce sustainability through launch of Circular Economy Cycle

The agreement cultivates sustainable economic growth by supporting a nurturing ecosystem for climate-focused startups

BEYOND Developments launches Sensia, third project in its master plan at Dubai Maritime City

Designed by HBA, Sensia features angled floor plates for privacy and stunning panoramic views

ADIO signs strategic partnership with Italy’s CDP to boost investment, trade

Italy is a key trade partner of the UAE, with annual trade over AED30 billion

Investopia 2025: Future100 initiative explores strengthening UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

The initiative featured 15 sessions with 48 speakers, including ministers, officials, and industry experts

UAE gold prices drop AED3.5, global rates fall ahead of PCE inflation data

Spot gold fell 0.4 percent to $2,864.94 an ounce, while April futures decreased 0.6 percent to $2,877.80 an ounce

Flynas, Bank AlJazira ink $132 million aircraft financing deal for 3 new Airbus A320 NEOs

More than 100 aircraft expected to be added in flynas fleet over the next five years