The phase one launch includes three hotels – SLS, EDITION, and InterContinental – alongside Shura Links, Saudi Arabia’s first island golf course
GCC
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)
Abu Dhabi issues first licence plate for self-driving delivery vehicles
Abu Dhabi launches its first autonomous delivery vehicle pilot in Masdar City, marking a milestone in smart mobility and sustainable transport
Dubai
Jones the Grocer launches Jones Social restaurant and bar in Dubai’s Business Bay
Jones Social runs a Social Hour from Monday to Friday between 5:00pm and 7:00pm
ride hailing
Saudi Arabia bans unlicensed passenger transport with fines up to $5,333
Saudi Arabia’s new road transport law bans unlicensed passenger services with fines up to $5,333, vehicle impoundment and deportation
Dubai Land Department
Dubai real estate sector recorded $3.6bn of transactions last week, including $19m Palm Jumeirah apartment
The Dubai real estate sector saw $3.6bn of transactions and 3.601 sales last week
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