Partnership with 7I Holding, the regional affiliate of Switzerland’s SICPA SA, a global leader in secure and sovereign solutions
UAE
Aldar
Aldar strengthens liquidity through $290mn dual tranche Green Sukuk tap
The transaction is oversubscribed 2.8 times with an order book exceeding $830mn; Strong demand by international investors
Sovereign Mobility Cloud
Space42 to create UAE’s first Sovereign Mobility Cloud for smart mobility
Enabled by Core42’s Sovereign Public Cloud and Microsoft Azure, it will host HD mapping, telematics, fleet operations, traffic management, and digital twins
Al Ain Farms Group
New 260,000sqft logistics hub in Dubai set to accelerate food distribution
The hub, to be created by Al Ain Farms Group and Food Tech Valley will strengthen UAE’s food security and enhance sustainability
DTC
DTC-Kabi agreement puts 9,880 taxis on Bolt and Zed ride-hailing apps
Customers in Dubai to benefit from greater availability of taxis, reduced waiting times and enhanced overall service efficiency
Abu Dhabi real estate
UAE to invest $29bn in 13 new housing communities in Abu Dhabi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed announced $28.8bn projects to build 40,000 homes and plots for Emiratis across Abu Dhabi by 2029
AI
UAE’s Presight-Shorooq Fund to back 30 AI and deep tech firms with $100m
The $100m Presight-Shorooq Fund will invest in 25–30 AI and deep tech startups, with 40 per cent reserved for scale-ups, reinforcing the UAE’s innovation hub role
digital economy
PayPal to invest $100m in Middle East and Africa digital economy
PayPal will invest $100m across the Middle East and Africa to fuel innovation, support entrepreneurs, and expand digital commerce after opening its Dubai hub
Corporate tax
UAE businesses urged to file tax returns early to avoid penalties
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority reminded all businesses to file corporate tax returns within nine months of their tax period to avoid fines and delays
UAE trade
UAE–US trade hits $38bn as Minister pushes deeper economic ties
UAE–US non-oil trade reached $38bn in 2024, up 44.5 per cent in five years. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi met US leaders in New York to expand trade and investment
Dubai real estate
Indian investors eye $20bn a year in UAE assets as Dubai real estate demand surges
Wealthy Indians could invest up to $20bn annually in UAE assets, with real estate, tokenisation, and industrial growth driving the next investment wave
Dubai
WhatsApp introduces new translation feature to ease cross‑language chatting
Feature currently available in six languages for Android, including Arabic and Hindi, and in 19+ languages for iPhone users
Abu Dhabi real estate
Aldar increases stake in Aldar Estates to 82.55% after Modon Holding acquisition
Aldar increased its stake in Aldar Estates to 82.55 per cent, with revenue rising to $708m and EBITDA of $109m in 2024
Abu Dhabi office market
UAE real estate sector to hit $759bn by 2029 amid Dubai and Abu Dhabi property boom
UAE real estate is projected to reach $759bn by 2029, driven by Dubai’s AED153.7bn Q2 sales surge, Abu Dhabi growth, and strong demand for off-plan and luxury homes
1 Billion Followers
UAE launches $1m AI Film Award with 1 Billion Followers Summit and Google Gemini
UAE launches $1m AI Film Award with 1 Billion Followers Summit and Google Gemini, inviting global creators to submit AI-driven films ahead of January 2026
ALEC
Dubai IPO: ALEC Holdings offers 1bn shares, market cap up to $1.91bn
ALEC Holdings sets Dubai IPO price range at AED1.35–1.40 per share, valuing firm at up to AED7bn, with AED500m dividend planned for 2026
Presight
Presight and Shorooq to launch $100mn fund for AI-related investments
The fund will focus on investments that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data analytics