Dubai real estate sector’s upward trend continued in July, according to analysis by Betterhomes
UAE
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Emirates NBD’s zero-fee trading hits $1.4bn in first year
Emirates NBD sees more than 300,000 commission-free trades on UAE exchanges within one year of service launch
Sharjah
Sharjah approves 700 new government jobs and $8.3m in promotions and pay rises
Sharjah announces promotions, pay rises and new jobs in 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports posts 13% passenger growth in H1 2025 as AUH adds 16 new destinations
Abu Dhabi continues to grow reputation and reality as an aviation hub for the UAE and wider MENA region
Dar Global
Dar Global unveils $12.5bn growth plan with major Saudi projects, expanded financing, and DIFC launch
Saudi real estate developer Dar Global reveals major expansion plans with massive projects in Riyadh and Jeddah
DMCC
Dubai free zone DMCC attracts 1,100 new companies in H1 2025 as tech and trade ecosystems surge
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre is attracting more businesses and more sectors as it reports record performances
Abu Dhabi chamber
Abu Dhabi AI sector surges 61% to become MENA’s fastest-growing innovation hub
Abu Dhabi is embracing the potential of artificial intelligence and is home to more than 670 AI companies
AI
Dubai opens applications for AI accelerator to transform government services
Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence invites applicants to join accelerator to develop AI government services
Pakistan
Dubai marks Pakistan Independence Day with 60,000 attendees, cultural showcases and community honours
Dubai celebrated the 78th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence Day with a major gathering at the Dubai Exhibition Centre
Podcast
Dubai PodFest 2025: Podcasting event puts content creation and audio influencing centre stage
Dubai podcast event brings media companies and content creators together for audio event
Digital
UAE tops 2025 global digital rankings with world’s fastest mobile internet and AI leadership
UAE continues to lead the world in digital transformation with record internet speeds and AI readiness
kuwait visa
Kuwait announces new visa for expats in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman
Kuwait announces new visa on arrival for GCC residents
Dubai Land Department
Dubai records over 4,000 new real estate activities in H1 2025 as investor demand surges
Growth of available Dubai real estate services highlights the confidence and stability of property sector
Mortgage
Dubai real estate: PRYPCO Mortgage secures $26m deal
Landmark moment for Dubai real estate finance sector sees PRYPCO Mortgage deliver major mortgage deal
Dubai real estate
Dubai real estate insights 2025: What are GCC property investors prioritising in H2?
Golden visas, rental yields and off-plan property impact Dubai real estate investment decisions
cepa
UAE and Russia sign deal to boost $11.5bn trade relations
UAE and Russia sign Trade in Services and Investment Agreement
Branded residences
Mandarin Oriental to open Dubai hotel and branded residences in Wasl Tower by October 2025
Mandarin Oriental to open Dubai hotel with branded residences in Wasl Tower