Middle East

UAE real estate: Soaring demand drives $2.7 million+ office sales growth in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

In H1 2025, Dubai completed 83 office sales over AED10 million, marking a 207 percent increase

Sukuk’s moment: Navigating growth and innovation in a $1.2 trillion market

From Malaysia to Türkiye, Sukuk issuance continues to expand, driven by sovereigns, supranationals, and increasingly, corporate and quasi-sovereign entities

ADIPEC 2025 set to welcome over 205,000 attendees, 2,250 exhibitors in Abu Dhabi

The event will continue to promote a balanced energy approach by championing all viable energy sources and technologies that support sustainability, affordability, and low-carbon development

Dubai to host WHX Tech 2025 in September spotlighting AI and women-led healthcare innovations

Over 200 speakers and 5,000 leaders will gather to ignite essential collaborations and policy changes

Abu Dhabi’s EMSTEEL first in MENA to secure global ResponsibleSteel™ certification

Landmark global recognition underscores EMSTEEL’s dedication to pioneering sustainable business practices

MENA startup funding soars 1,411 percent to $783 million in July 2025

Seven months into 2025, MENA startup funding has already surpassed the full-year total for 2024

Ascend Esports launches female-focused gaming tournament and streaming course in Dubai

Ascend Esports is building a safe, supportive space where female gamers can learn, compete, and grow

Abu Dhabi Investment Office partners with Ant International to boost fintech growth

The strategic collaboration aligns with ADIO’s broader mission to enable high-impact companies to scale from Abu Dhabi while strengthening economic ties between Asia and the UAE capital

From startups to C-suites: What high performers have in common

The highest performers operate from a place of clarity, certainty, and consistent curiosity

Dubai’s DEWA posts strong H1 2025 results with 13.2 percent net profit growth

DEWA expects stronger revenue and profit in the second half of the year due to seasonal business patterns

Smiles, Etihad Airways team up for new loyalty points integration

Through the partnership, customers can now link their Smiles and Etihad Guest accounts to instantly convert points and miles between the two programs

Emirates implements new safety regulations for power bank use onboard

Emirates customers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions, but the power banks may not be used while in the aircraft cabin