The General Department of Criminal Investigation’s Tourism Police Department received the Mercedes SL 55 AMG, Mercedes GT 63 AMG, and Mercedes EQS 580 electric model
UAE
UAE hotels
UAE tourism sector reaches $70.1bn GDP contribution with record growth in 2024
The UAE’s tourism sector reached $70.1bn GDP contribution in 2024, with record visitor spending and hotel revenues, reinforcing its global leadership
Dubai
Elysian Developments launches Dubai’s first longevity-focused project Émerge Residences
The launch was marked at an exclusive event at the Four Seasons Resort in Jumeirah Beach, attended by industry leaders, wellness advocates, and design specialists
Emirates Road
UAE launches $204m Emirates Road expansion to cut travel time by 45%
The UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure begins AED750m ($204m) Emirates Road upgrade to ease congestion, boost capacity, and cut travel times by 45%
Abu Dhabi
UAE petrol prices to change for October 2025
UAE petrol prices saw a slight decline last month as part of a period of relative stability
Ajman real estate market
UAE Golden visa boost: Ajman real estate valuations hit $113m in August
Ajman’s Land and Real Estate Regulation Department completed 155 UAE property valuations in August worth $112.7m, led by residential and commercial assets
dubai chamber of commerce
Dubai Chamber of Commerce reviews 27 laws as five new Business Councils launched in H1 2025
Dubai Chamber of Commerce reviewed 27 laws in H1 2025, launched five new Business Councils, and held 98 meetings to boost Dubai’s business environment
Bitcoin
Global crypto treasuries triple to $238.6 billion in one year: Report
Figures show the sharpest rise in corporate and institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies to date
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s XRG closes 11.7% stake acquisition in Phase 1 of US LNG project
Investment done in a JV with BlackRock; Rio Grande LNG project is one of the most ambitious LNG export infrastructure projects in the country
Sovereign Mobility Cloud
Space42 to provide HD map data to GM’s Super Cruise in the UAE
The UAE spacetech company enters a long-term agreement with Dynamic Map Platform North America to provide the service
DIFC
Dubai joins world’s top 4 FinTech hubs in Global Financial Centres Index
Dubai has been ranked a top four global FinTech hub in the GFCI, with DIFC firms surpassing 1,500 and raising $4.2bn in investment
AI
UAE warns social media users and creators against AI misuse
The UAE Media Council warned that misuse of AI to depict national symbols or spread misinformation violates media laws and can result in fines and penalties
Abu Dhabi real estate
Abu Dhabi real estate market hits record $14.7bn in H1 2025
Abu Dhabi real estate transactions surged to $14.7bn in H1 2025, up 42 per cent year-on-year, as demand outpaced supply and luxury projects drove growth
Abu Dhabi’s e7 to bolster identity and printing solutions with new collaboration
Partnership with 7I Holding, the regional affiliate of Switzerland’s SICPA SA, a global leader in secure and sovereign solutions
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