The fund will focus on investments that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data analytics
UAE
AI
Abu Dhabi’s TII and Nvidia to build region’s first Joint Lab for AI and Robotics
It will develop next-generation AI models, robotics platforms, and humanoid technologies that will accelerate innovation across industries
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
BRIDGE Summit 2025: Abu Dhabi to host world’s largest media and creative industries event
Abu Dhabi will host BRIDGE Summit 2025, the world’s largest media and creative industries event, with 60,000 participants, 400 speakers, and 300 exhibitors
Dubai FDI
Dubai tops global FDI rankings with $11bn inflows and record Greenfield projects
Dubai secured $11bn FDI inflows in H1 2025, ranking No.1 globally for Greenfield projects and HQ investments
Emirates
Emirates cancels some flights over Super Typhoon concerns
Emirates has cancelled flights between Dubai and Hong Kong due to Super Typhoon Ragasa
Dubai Chamber
Dubai targets Korea investments and startup ties in Seoul ahead of Expand North Star 2025
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy held 86 business meetings in Seoul, backing local startups and promoting Expand North Star 2025 as global interest grows.
Dubai real estate
Dubai real estate: SOL Properties launches $600m tower on Sheikh Zayed Road
SOL Properties unveils $600m SOL LUXE, a 62-floor freehold tower on Sheikh Zayed Road with luxury homes and Grade A offices
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Al Msaddi urges property investors not to get swayed by price correction forecasts
The fäm Properties CEO lists seven key market signals that can give early warning signs of shifts before they appear in official data
F&B
UAE Future Food Forum 2025: F&B industry projected to triple to $43.98bn by 2029
UAE Future Food Forum 2025 returns to Dubai as the F&B sector surges to $13bn, with leaders driving food security, trade, and sustainability
beauty
EXCLUSIVE: ULTA Beauty confirms Dubai Mall location, Saudi Arabia stores in aggressive Middle East expansion
American beauty giant ULTA to open at world’s largest shopping destination following Mall of the Emirates launch with sights set on the Saudi market
Arada
UAE’s Arada enters UK market with 75% stake acquisition in Regal
Arada commits $680mn to accelerate Regal’s London residential development, which has nearly 10,000-unit pipeline over 11 projects
Presight
UAE’s Presight signs two MoUs to bolster AI adoption in Azerbaijan
One MoU focuses on the execution of the country’s AI Strategy 2025–2028, while the other is dedicated to AI in education
Dubai
The Australian brand making waves in Middle East perfumery
Goldfield & Banks founder Dimitri Weber on breaking the French monopoly, going viral on TikTok, and building a fragrance empire from Sydney to Saudi
UAE construction output to hit $130.8bn by 2029: Knight Frank report
Construction output across the UAE has increased since the start of the decade
Emirati entrepreneurs
UAE targets 2 million companies and 10 unicorns by 2031, says Minister of Economy
UAE aims to grow to over 2m companies and 10 unicorns by 2031, with SMEs already contributing 63.5% of non-oil GDP, says Minister Abdullah bin Touq
Emirati entrepreneurs
Sheikh Mohammed: UAE aims to be world’s startup capital with 30,000 new jobs
Sheikh Mohammed launches “The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World” campaign to train 10,000 Emirati entrepreneurs and strengthen the UAE’s global startup hub role
Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport
Dubai puts self-driving transport in fast lane at World Congress
Dubai hosts the 4th World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, featuring more than 3,000 delegates, 80 speakers, 50 exhibitors, and the finals of the global Challenge
