Dubai firm LIV Developers to deliver $626m in homes and launch new projects, reinforcing strong investor demand for waterfront living
UAE
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK)
Abu Dhabi opens nine new nurseries and private schools adding more than 4,500 seats
The Abu Dhabi education regulator ADEK licenses seven new nurseries and two private schools, adding 4,500 seats across the emirate
dubai malls
Dubai shopping: Majid Al Futtaim announces new Ghaf Woods Mall, in $4.2bn community
Majid Al Futtaim unveils $4.2bn Ghaf Woods Mall in Dubai, the region’s first forest-integrated retail destination combining luxury and design
Abu Dhabi
AD Ports Group signs $670mn land sale agreement – one of Abu Dhabi’s largest
New project to create a mixed-use community in Al Mamoura, integrating residential, commercial, and leisure facilities in a strategic location
Blackstone
Abu Dhabi firm Lunate partners with Blackstone to build $5bn GCC logistics platform
Blackstone and Abu Dhabi-based Lunate launch GLIDE, a $5bn platform to develop and acquire Grade A logistics assets across the GCC
Ajman Bank
Mustafa Al Khalfawi outlines Ajman Bank’s bold new digital vision
Ajman Bank CEO Mustafa Al Khalfawi talks about a bold digital vision powered by AI, Sharia-compliant innovation, and customer-centric design
banking industry
Wio Bank deposits exceed $13.6bn in under three years
Wio Bank offers savings tools, salary-linked benefits, multi-currency accounts, and a range of features through its platform
Excise tax
UAE to introduce new sugar drink tax from January 2026
Drinks will be taxed by sugar content under updated GCC-aligned rules
Al Maktoum International Airport
Dubai Airports launches new 10-year accessibility strategy to transform travel by 2035
The strategy aligns with international best practice, the UAE’s commitment to the rights of People of Determination (PoD), and Dubai’s vision to be a disability-friendly city
digital payments
DP World to collaborate with PayPal on cross-border digital payments
Transactions would be executed in minutes rather than taking up to a week, and complete cross-border payments with greater transparency and lower costs
Abu Dhabi
Zayed National Museum adopts Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme
Becomes the first cultural institution in the Middle East to adopt the programme; Reveals a range of accessibility and linguistic initiatives
Corporate tax
UAE corporate tax registrations surpass 640,000 as FTA reports record compliance levels
FTA says over 640,000 UAE companies have registered for corporate tax, marking record compliance and growing awareness ahead of deadline
dubai bridges
Dubai opens new Sheikh Zayed Road bridge to Mall of the Emirates, cutting travel time from 10 to 1 minute
The Dubai RTA and Majid Al Futtaim open a new Sheikh Zayed Road bridge to Mall of the Emirates, cutting travel time from 10 to 1 minute
Dubai law
Dubai issues new law to regulate engineering consultancy sector and attract global firms
Sheikh Mohammed issues Dubai law to regulate engineering consultancy offices, enhance global standards, and attract international firms
Dubai real estate
Dubai property sales surge 15% to $36.6bn in Q3 2025 as mid-market boom drives record growth
Dubai property sales jumped 15% year-on-year to $36.6bn in Q3 2025, with mid-market housing and strong rental demand powering record growth
Dubai police
Dubai Police issue warning over spike in fake social media job scam ads
Dubai Police urge residents to beware fake job ads on social media as fraudsters target users with part-time offers to steal data and money
MBRSC
UAE space sector achieves record year with lunar, asteroid and satellite breakthroughs
The UAE saw major space milestones in 2025, including lunar and asteroid missions, six satellite launches, and advanced astronaut training