Louis Vuitton has opened its second Dubai Duty Free boutique at DXB Terminal 3 Concourse A
UAE
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi approves 30m sqm of new projects in record urban growth surge
Abu Dhabi has approved over 30m sqm of new projects in H1 2025, a 133% surge, driving record urban growth across housing, business, and community hubs
Dubai
HSBC cashes in on record HNWI influx to UAE with launch of first Middle East wealth centre
HSBC has been expanding similar wealth hubs in China, Hong Kong, the UK, and more to serve clients who need multi-jurisdictional banking and investment services
Dubai
Global Village announces Season 30 VIP packs launch with $8,200 prize draw
Global Village reopens for Season 30 on October 15, 2025
BEEAH
Sharjah real estate: BEEAH announces launch of Khalid Bin Sultan City phase 1
The development builds on their design of the BEEAH Headquarters, one of Sharjah’s landmarks
Property Finder
UAE real estate: 72% of buyers plan to purchase property in next 6 months
Property Finder survey shows 72 per cent of UAE buyers plan to purchase property in the next six months
Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Egypt’s Assiut
With Assiut added to its network, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi now connects the UAE capital with three Egyptian cities
Coffee
DMCC launches new coffee hub in Dubai as $200bn global industry faces transformation
DMCC launches a new coffee hub in Dubai as its Future of Trade report highlights $200bn industry shifts driven by climate change, consumers, and digitalisation
Sharjah
Sharjah property market surges 75.8% with $1.33bn transactions in August 2025
Sharjah real estate transactions surged 75.8 per cent in August 2025 to $1.33bn across 9,379 deals, highlighting strong investor demand and growth
Al Futtaim
Saudi retail: Al Futtaim acquires 49.95% stake in Cenomi for $672m
Al Futtaim acquires a 49.95 per cent stake in Cenomi Retail for $672m, marking one of Saudi Arabia’s largest foreign retail investments
FDI
Sharjah records $1.5bn FDI surge in H1 2025, fastest growth among UAE emirates
Sharjah leads UAE in FDI growth with $1.5bn inflows in H1 2025, 74 new projects, and 2,578 jobs, marking its strongest investment performance yet
Abu Dhabi chamber
Abu Dhabi Chamber reports 97.8% surge in youth memberships with $4.05bn capital
Abu Dhabi Chamber reports 97.8% surge in youth memberships, with more than 21,000 young entrepreneurs contributing $4.05bn in capital
Dubai International Chamber
Dubai attracts record number of Asian multinationals in H1 2025
Dubai International Chamber reports 138 per cent rise in new companies in H1 2025, with 58 per cent of multinationals and 49 per cent of SMEs coming from Asia
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Property transactions surge nearly fourfold as market hits record highs
Dubai’s property sector has experienced consistent year-on-year growth across all quarters from 2021 to 2025
Red Sea Global
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global opens first three luxury resorts on Shura Island
The phase one launch includes three hotels – SLS, EDITION, and InterContinental – alongside Shura Links, Saudi Arabia’s first island golf course
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