The UAE company, and its subsidiary GAC, are set to defend their rights and seek redress before international tribunals
UAE
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches mew direct flights to Sialkot in Pakistan
The schedule for flights to Sialkot International Airport will be effective from July 17, 2025
azerbaijan
UAE and Azerbaijan sign CEPA deal to boost $2.4bn trade ties
Deal witnessed by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev will deepen cooperation in energy, tourism, logistics and more
Connectivity
Oman Emirates Gateway submarine cable system to boost connectivity
Du’s Benkirane calls the 275km fibre optic system ‘a bridge towards future-proofing the digital infrastructure of the region’
AI
Dubai startup XPANCEO valued at eye-popping $1.35bn as it develops futuristic night-vision contact lenses
Dubai unicorn to launch world’s first AI-powered XR smart lens with night vision, health monitoring, and zoom
Dubai roads
Dubai RTA completes Al Wasl–Al Manara upgrade, slashes traffic delays by 35%
New lane and U-turn introduced to ease congestion across key Dubai corridors
Ajman
Ajman real estate transactions climb 47% to $632m in June
Ajman is undergoing a real estate boom with major increase in transaction value
crypto
Emirates to integrate crypto payments in 2026
New deal aims to enable Crypto.com Pay on Emirates’ platforms as Dubai accelerates push to become global digital finance hub
Bayut
Dubai real estate prices climb in H1 2025 as villas surge up to 11% and ROI hits 11% in key communities
Bayut and dubizzle data shows up to 11 per cent growth in villa prices and double-digit rental yields in budget areas of Dubai
Al Marjan Island
Purposeful luxury: Mohammad Rafiee on building Richmind, redefining premium living, and designing with intent
Mohammad Rafiee, CEO of Richmind Development, on beauty with intent, building a family of collaborators, and redefining premium living from the inside out
AD Ports
AD Ports Group launches GulfLink venture with Kazakhstan Railways amid $775m Central Asia investment drive
AD Ports Group aims to boost East–West connectivity through Middle Corridor with GulfLink part of $775m investment and expanded regional logistics network
Dubai Municipality
Dubai Municipality and Parkin sign deal to transform public parking
Partnership to enhance service quality, enable data sharing, and develop multi-storey parking aligned with Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan
Amazon
Amazon Payment Services partners with Tamara BNPL to expand UAE, Saudi Arabia market
The partnership responds to rising demand for flexible payment options in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Dubai Hills Estate
Dubai real estate: Sotheby’s sells $40.8mn mansion in Dubai Hills Estate
The sale reinforces Dubai Hills Estate’s position as a destination for ultra-luxury buyers and high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals
Cryptocurrency
Dubai Duty Free, Crypto.com sign new deal enabling cryptocurrency payments
Dubai Duty Free’s plan to accept cryptocurrency marks more than just a new way to pay; it’s a step toward redefining the future of travel retail
Indian expats in UAE
UAE summer 2025: Visa-free travel destinations for Indian passport holders from Dubai
Indian passport holders in Dubai are advised to confirm entry requirements with official embassy or consulate sources before booking travel
Dubai
Dubai’s DIB helps arrange $1 billion sovereign financing for Pakistan
The Dubai bank was the sole Islamic global coordinator and worked with Standard Chartered as Joint Mandated Lead Arrangers