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Dubai’s half-year real estate sales hit $88.76 billion as population growth fuels housing demand

The influx of nearly 90,000 new residents in the first quarter added pressure to an already supply-constrained housing market

EY report: Bahrain most cost-effective GCC hub for financial services firms

Bahrain aims to empower global financial institutions to leverage the kingdom’s unique advantages and highly skilled talent to drive technological advancement

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches new delivery business group to boost sector growth

The chamber currently has 106 Business Groups, enhancing private sector representation across various industries 

Kuwait, Jordan ink six agreements focused on crucial areas like trade, tourism, and investment

Agreements further reached to enhance higher education, research, and student exchanges for academic collaboration 

Stock market today: Cautious optimism amid U.S. trade uncertainty, tech rally

AI and semiconductor stocks lead the charge, while consumer sectors lag due to tariff impacts 

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes China Development Bank’s dual-currency bond listing with $500 million and EUR500 million tranches

The euro tranche was oversubscribed 15 times, reflecting strong investor interest across regions 

Dubai’s real estate market matures as off-plan appetite grows, investment yields rise in H1 2025

Affordable apartments in International City, DIP, and Discovery Gardens yielded between 9 percent and 11 percent

M&A in MENA hits $115.5 billion in H1 2025, up 149 percent YoY

The UAE emerged as the top target nation, with deals totaling $39.8 billion in value

What triggered the sharpest dollar drop in 2025?

The dollar's value dropped over 10 percent, marking its worst start since 1973

Beyond oil, beyond IPOs: The rise of private funds in Saudi Arabia

A quieter transformation is underway—the rapid expansion of private-capital vehicles in the Kingdom

Stock market today: U.S. dollar rises, Asian shares mixed on tariff uncertainty

U.S. copper futures surged over 10 percent to an all-time high after Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on the metal

157,207 companies now registered with Abu Dhabi Chamber as business confidence grows

The Chamber’s momentum aligns with Abu Dhabi’s broader economic performance