Middle East

Dubai 24-carat gold price today hits three-week peak at AED404.50 as market reacts to trade fears

Gold prices soared as U.S. trade tensions prompted safe-haven demand among investors

Masdar City pilots level 4 self-driving vehicles as UAE pushes smart mobility vision

The milestone forms a key part of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) strategy and is overseen by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC)

Dubai real estate: Ultra-prime homes represent 4 percent of market volume in 2025

Notable deals in H1 2025 included a record-breaking AED 425 million sale in Emirates Hills and an AED 300 million beachfront villa on The Palm Jumeirah

Emirates leads YouGov 2025 rankings as world’s most recommended brand

Emirates' consistent focus on customer satisfaction is a hallmark of its global success

MWC25 Doha to showcase AI, 5G, and digital innovation in the Middle East

The event agenda will spotlight the intersection of emerging technologies and economic transformation

Investor confidence fuels 38 percent rise in Dubai residential sales in H1 2025

Average monthly villa transactions rose from 2,189 in H1 2024 to 3,402 this year

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

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 

What triggered the sharpest dollar drop in 2025?

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

Kuwait strengthens ties with India, Iraq with new MoUs to combat financial crime 

Deals aim to promote an environment of transparency and security in financial systems 

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