The Dubai real estate sector saw $3.6bn of transactions and 3.601 sales last week
GCC
Arada
Arada Masaar 3 first two phases sell out hours after launch in Sharjah
The sellout follows the launch of Arada’s Masaar 2 in February this year, which saw all 2,000 homes sell within three hour
Dubai
Rove Hotels launches HQ by Rove office concept in Dubai’s Business Bay
HQ by Rove sits on Marasi Bay Marina, steps from the canal promenade and minutes from Dubai Design District and Downtown Dubai
Dubai
Dubai International Airport completes world’s largest hearing loop installation
The Hearing Loops rollout forms part of Dubai Airports’ accessibility strategy aimed at improving access across DXB through infrastructure enhancements and employee training
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Property transactions hit $11.54bn in August as tenants switch to buying
Families and young professionals are seeking property ownership to build equity, secure stability, and avoid rising rental costs in Dubai
Dubai
Imtiaz Developments announces strategic entry into Meydan with landmark AED3bn portfolio
This milestone expansion marks a pivotal moment in Imtiaz’s growth journey
UAE
UAE hotels welcome 16.1 million guests in first half of 2025
Members discussed national initiatives and programmes designed to develop the hospitality industry in the UAE and enhance investment opportunities
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Barco Developers launches new $151,124 Livia Residences in Dubai South
The development features Los Angeles-inspired architecture combined with Dubai practicality
Cyber Security Council
UAE Cyber Security Council warns 1.4 billion accounts hacked monthly worldwide
The UAE CSC cautioned that data with weak security measures can lead to privacy violations, account takeovers, phishing attacks and identity theft
Dubai universities
Dubai welcomes IIM Ahmedabad’s first international campus, inaugurated by Sheikh Hamdan
Sheikh Hamdan inaugurated IIM Ahmedabad’s first international campus in Dubai, launching a one-year MBA and new centres of excellence to boost education ties
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority
Abu Dhabi launches Golden Food Product List to fast-track imports and cut costs
Abu Dhabi launched the Golden Food Product List to fast-track compliant food imports and cut costs for importers
Sharjah real estate
Sharjah real estate hit $7.3bn in H1 2025 as investors from 109 nationalities flock to emirate
Sharjah real estate hit $7.3bn in H1 2025 as investors from 109 nationalities backed its sustainability-driven growth
Riyadh
Riyadh launches Real Estate Balance Platform to offer citizens residential land at capped prices
Riyadh’s RCRC launched the Real Estate Balance Platform (Tawazoun), offering citizens up to 40,000 residential plots yearly at $400 per sqm
OPEC
UAE non-oil economy shows resilience as trade jumps 24%, OPEC report says
OPEC’s September report highlights UAE non-oil resilience with trade up 24 per cent in H1 2025, Dubai tourism nearing 10m visitors, and Fitch affirming “AA-” rating
Camel
Camels in Saudi festival finals valued at $66.7m
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Camel Festival finals see camels valued at $66.7m
Dubai police
UAE extradites wanted fugitives to Sweden on firearms trafficking charges
UAE extradited fugitives to Sweden after Dubai Police arrested them under an Interpol Red Notice on illegal firearms trafficking charges
billionaires
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