Abu Dhabi to showcase TAMM 4.0 at GITEX 2025 as it scales AI across 40 entities, backed by AED13bn ($3.54bn) investment to build the world’s first AI-native government
Industries
Golf
Saudi Arabia opens first island golf course at Red Sea’s Shura Links
Saudi Arabia has opened Shura Links, the Kingdom’s first island 18-hole golf course at the Red Sea destination, blending sustainability with luxury tourism under Vision 2030
Abu Dhabi hotels
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina launches UAE’s first floating superyacht holiday home
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina has launched the Orchid Overnight, the UAE’s first floating superyacht holiday home, offering luxury stays, suites, and bespoke experiences from $270 per night
Philippines
UAE supermarket chain Spinneys enters Philippines market through Ayala deal
Under the partnership, Ayala Corporation will hold a 60 per cent stake, whilst Spinneys will own the remaining 40 per cent
Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail to connect 11 UAE cities by 2026 with 57-minute Dubai–Abu Dhabi trips
Etihad Rail to connect 11 UAE cities by 2026 with 57-minute Dubai–Abu Dhabi trips
Autonomous vehicles
Robo-taxis to lead $19bn GCC autonomous vehicle market by 2035
Robo-taxis are set to lead the GCC’s $19bn autonomous vehicle market by 2035, with Strategy& projecting strong growth driven by giga-projects and innovation
Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding and Brookfield launch Solaya: 234 luxury beachfront residences in Jumeirah 1
Dubai Holding Investments and Brookfield launch Solaya, a 234-residence beachfront project in Jumeirah 1 designed by Foster + Partners
Dubai
Singapore’s Naumi Hotels makes Middle East debut with Dubai hotel
The hotel was acquired by Naumi Group and advised by SunStar Capital, the family-owned wealth management and asset company founded by Executive Chairman Surya Jhunjhnuwala
UAE announces petrol prices for October
Motorists can refuel at stations across the UAE at the rates that have been approved by the committee
Dubai
Dubai’s Emirates announces new safety rules effective October 1
Emirates cited a “comprehensive safety review” as the reason for the change
Diriyah
Saudi real estate: Diriyah Company launches Jabal AlQurain Avenue to boost entrepreneurship
Diriyah Company launches Jabal AlQurain Avenue with retail, dining, offices and residences, supporting Saudi entrepreneurs and enriching Diriyah’s cultural hub
Air Arabia
Air Arabia takes delivery of first Airbus A320neo, boosting fleet to 84 aircraft
Air Arabia has received its first Airbus A320neo aircraft from its 2019 order of 120 A320 Family planes placed with Airbus
Rail
UAE railway programme to deliver $54.5bn in economic benefits from $13.6bn investment
The UAE’s National Railway Programme will generate $54.5bn in economic benefits from a $13.6bn investment, cutting emissions and boosting transport efficiency
Dubai real estate
Dubai real estate sector recorded $4.5bn of transactions last week, including $22m apartment
The Dubai real estate sector saw $4.5bn of transactions and 4,982 sales last week
Electronic Arts
Saudi PIF leads $55bn takeover of Electronic Arts in world’s biggest gaming deal
Saudi Arabia’s PIF is leading a $55bn takeover of Electronic Arts with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, marking the world’s biggest gaming deal
agritourism destination
Saudi Arabia’s PIF-backed Dan Company launches Solan to drive agritourism and empower farm owners
Saudi PIF-backed Dan Company launches Solan, a new agritourism brand empowering farm owners to create sustainable hospitality experiences under Vision 2030
Dubai Land Department
Dubai launches real estate business incubator to train 50 firms and build new generation of brokers
Dubai Land Department launches the Emirati Real Estate Business Incubator to train 50 firms, empowering brokers to build agencies and lead the market