According to the World Heart Federation, nearly 21 million people die annually from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of disability and death worldwide
GCC
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways rules out near-term IPO, says $20bn growth plans can be self-funded
The decision to go public rests with Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, CEO Antonoaldo Neves says
Saudi Arabia
TAQA-led consortium secures financial closure for power plants in Saudi
The greenfield combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants will deliver approximately 3.6GW of power generation capacity
antitrust
Google can keep Chrome as it dodges the worst in US antitrust ruling
Judge Mehta also did not ban completely, but restricted the payments that Google uses to ensure its search engine gets prime placement in web browsers and on smartphones
New Balance
New Balance plans 10-12 Middle East stores amid surge in athletic wear market
American heritage brand sets ambitious five-year vision to become region’s most authentic performance lifestyle powerhouse through cultural immersion and community-first strategy
Abu Dhabi real estate
Abu Dhabi real estate: Aldar to launch 450 new townhomes on September 12
Aldar will launch 450 new townhomes for Emiratis at Abu Dhabi’s Al Deem community on September 12, with live-work homes and direct Yas Island connectivity
Egypt
Bahrain–Egypt non-oil trade hits $460.5m as investments climb to $450m in 2024
Bahrain–Egypt non-oil trade reached $460.5m in 2024, with Bahraini investments in Egypt valued at $450m, as both nations deepen strategic partnerships
Abu Dhabi
EXCLUSIVE: Tashas Group bets on suburban UAE dining in $27 million Arada joint venture
The deal marks Tashas Group’s biggest push into suburban UAE markets, as developers push into lifestyle-first communities amid rapid population growth
Golden visa
Oman launches Golden Residency as FDI tops $77.9bn
Oman launched its Golden Residency Program and new investment reforms as FDI rose to $77.9bn
abu dhabi start-ups
Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 onboards 26 AI startups in record $223m cohort
Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 has welcomed 26 AI-driven startups to its 17th cohort, raising a record $223m as the emirate cements its role in global tech
AI
AI in the UAE: Cisco reveals 10 trends transforming customer experience
Cisco highlights 10 ways AI is transforming customer experience in the UAE, from predictive analytics to virtual agents
GaStat
Saudi Arabia reports 246 workplace injuries per 100,000; stress tops health concerns
Saudi Arabia recorded 246 workplace injuries per 100,000 workers in 2024, with stress the most common health issue, according to new GASTAT data
Emiratisation
UAE labour inspectors uncover 5,400 violations in 285,000 workplace checks in H1 2025
UAE’s MoHRE carried out 285,000 workplace inspections in H1 2025, uncovering 5,400 violations including wage non-compliance and ‘Fake Emiratisation’ schemes
commercial real estate
Dubai real estate: $925m Lumena by Omniyat sold out in weeks
OMNIYAT’s LUMENA tower in Dubai has sold out in less than three months, achieving record AED3.4bn ($925m) sales
delivery
Dubai issues new rules to boost $1.36bn online food delivery market
Dubai introduces new guidelines for its AED5bn ($1.36bn) online food delivery sector, aiming to boost growth, raise standards and attract more investment
DP World
DP World’s $2.5bn investment creates 5,000 new jobs across India, UK, Africa and Latin America
DP World’s $2.5bn global investment is creating 5,000 new jobs in India, the UK, Africa and Latin America, with major port and logistics projects set to boost trade
Dubai
The creative edge
From concrete mixers to real estate icon, Masih Imtiaz is shaping the industry through precision, vision, and a bold foray into Dubai’s coastal frontier
