The deliveries, made between April and August 2025, have grown the airline’s fleet to 93 aircraft
GCC
branded residence
Dubai real estate: Taraf breaks ground on Karl Lagerfeld Villas in Meydan
The project will feature 51 signature villas overlooking crystal-clear lagoons, with plot sizes ranging from 721 square metres to 1,790 square metres, and homes offering between five and seven bedrooms
RAK Properties
Ras Al Khaimah real estate: RAK Properties reports strong first-half results with record sales growth
For the period ending 30 June 2025, revenue rose 27% to AED 774.79 million
consumer behaviour
Labubu craze grips UAE as noon Minutes sees every drop sell out in ‘hours’
Scarcity, social media chatter and rapid delivery have turned a niche figurine into one of the fastest-selling items on noon Minutes in the UAE
Abu Dhabi
TAQA revenue grows 4.5% to $7.73bn in H1 but profitability takes a hit
Despite pressures, it continued to execute its international strategy, with new partnerships in Morocco and acquisitions in the UK and Uzbekistan
Cafu
Parkin turns Dubai’s parking spaces into ‘moment of convenience’ with CAFU tie-up
CAFU will offer on-demand fuel delivery and car wash services for vehicles parked at Parkin facilities starting Thursday, August 14
electric vehicle
India’s Omega Seiki Mobility invests $25m to launch first EV assembly plant in Dubai
Indian EV maker Omega Seiki Mobility to build $25m plant in Dubai’s Jafza, boosting clean transport exports to the Middle East and Africa
abu dhabi start-ups
Abu Dhabi attracts 13 cutting-edge AI start-ups to Hub71 in global tech push
Hub71 attracts AI startups to Abu Dhabi
eSports
Saudi gaming market surges with 2.4m consoles imported amid esports boom
Saudi Arabia’s gaming industry surges with 2.4m consoles imported, faster game response times, and a $70m Esports World Cup in Riyadh
Dubai roads
Dubai traffic: RTA adds new lane to cut Nad Al Hamar travel time by 27%
Dubai roadworks to slash congestion and link Ras Al Khor Road and Nad Al Hamar Intersection
Etihad
Etihad hits 2m passengers in July 2025 as fleet grows to 111 aircraft
Etihad Airways flew 2m passengers in July 2025, up 19 per cent year-on-year, as its fleet hit 111 aircraft and network expanded to 81 destinations.
PIF
PIF assets hit $913bn in 2024 as Saudi fund drives economic transformation
Annual report reveals $243bn non-oil GDP contribution since 2021, record governance score, and global brand leadership for Saudi Arabia’s PIF
GCAA
UAE airlines add 15 new destinations as passenger numbers hit 75.4m
UAE passenger numbers, cargo volumes, and air traffic movements all climb as national carriers add 15 new destinations
Dubai Fitness Challenge
Spartan, Tough Mudder return to Hatta for Dubai Fitness Challenge
The events join a growing list of sporting and cultural activities being hosted in Hatta throughout the year
Aviation
Back-to-school travel surge: 3.6m passengers set for Dubai International in August
Dubai International Airport prepares for one of its busiest periods of 2025 with enhanced services, family-friendly tips, and smooth travel measures
Aldar
UAE property market soars to $87bn as luxury sales set records
UAE property deals hit $87bn in H1 2025 as luxury sales soar, developer profits rise, and investors favour real estate over tech
Asset Management
GCC asset management soars 9% to $2.2tn as Saudi Arabia, UAE lead
Boston Consulting Group report shows 9 per cent rise in 2024, with sovereign wealth funds and retail mutual funds fuelling regional momentum, UAE and Saudi Arabia stand out