Ajman property market recorded $809m in deals during September, rising 53 per cent year-on-year, led by sales in Al Rumaila 3
GCC
Immigration
UK must emulate UAE or go bust, says Reform UK’s Richard Tice
Britain must stop being decadent and follow the Emirates’ example of energy, ambition and pride, says party’s deputy leader
Saudi culture minister
Saudi Cultural Fund launches $933m push to grow creative economy
Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund announces $933m in deals and funds to boost the Kingdom’s cultural economy
Al Marjan Island
Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils new events, celebrations centre amid RAK’s rising status as MICE destination
The 7,708-square-meter venue features a 2,633-square-meter column-free Grand Ballroom, dedicated bride and groom salons, private prayer rooms for men and women, six meeting rooms, and a 1,390-square-meter event lawn
EDB
UAE startups: Emirates Development Bank unveils $136m boost for entrepreneurs
Emirates Development Bank launches a $136m funding drive to empower UAE startups and entrepreneurs under the “Startup Capital” campaign
gcc economy
Gulf markets watch Washington’s dysfunction as US shutdown drags on
From delayed Fed decisions to potential shifts in sovereign wealth priorities and IPO sentiment across the Gulf, the ripple effects of Washington’s impasse are hard to ignore
ADNOC
ADNOC to power Spartan Trifeca Weekend at Al Ain Zoo this October
As Headline Partner, ADNOC will play a central role in expanding access to the Spartan Trifecta, encouraging participation from athletes, families, and young people across the UAE
Aljada
Arada awards $35mn contract for Raffles World Academy at Aljada in Sharjah
Raffles World Academy, Aljada will open at the beginning of the 2026–2027 academic year to serve the community, which currently has 20,000 residents
Dubai Harbour
Global tech giants to gather in Dubai next week for GITEX GLOBAL 2025
World’s largest AI and technology event to spotlight breakthroughs in biotech, data centres, quantum computing, and robotics
entertainment in saudi arabia
Riyadh Season 2025: Saudi Arabia unveils record-breaking $3.2bn edition with MrBeast, WWE, and Shaquille O’Neal
Riyadh Season 2025 will open on October 10 with global icons like MrBeast and Shaquille O’Neal, a new WWE Royal Rumble, and $3.2bn brand value
cabin crew
Service with altitude: Emirates unveils $8m Dubai training centre
Emirates launches its $8m Centre of Hospitality Excellence in Dubai to train 25,000 cabin crew in Michelin-level service
Department of Economy and Tourism
Dubai launches Founders HQ to power next wave of UAE startups
Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Founders HQ, a startup hub uniting founders, investors, and innovators under Dubai’s D33 agenda to scale 30 unicorns by 2033
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs opens Kuwait office to grow Middle East investment footprint
Goldman Sachs opens new Kuwait office to strengthen its Middle East presence and expand investment, banking, and talent partnerships
Dubai Holding Real Estate
Dubai real estate: Meraas unveils Nourelle luxury residences with skybridge gardens at Madinat Jumeirah Living
Dubai firm Meraas launches Nourelle at Madinat Jumeirah Living, offering luxury residences with skybridge gardens and panoramic Jumeirah views
DIFC
UAE launches Entrepreneurship Programme to train 10,000 Emiratis through DIFC’s Ignyte platform
UAE launches Entrepreneurship Programme to train 10,000 Emiratis, empowering youth to build startups and drive innovation through Ignyte
Dubai real estate
Dubai real estate: LIV Developers to deliver $626m in luxury homes as new projects launch
Dubai firm LIV Developers to deliver $626m in homes and launch new projects, reinforcing strong investor demand for waterfront living
Diriyah
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Company partners with Majid Al Futtaim for retail expansion and new VOX Cinema
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Company partners with Majid Al Futtaim in a major deal to open VOX Cinemas and flagship retail brands at Diriyah Square