Saudi Arabia’s space economy is expanding rapidly, fuelled by infrastructure, talent, and strategic investments aligned with national goals
Industries
UK property market
UK property market remains resilient as asking prices rise 1.3% annually, Rightmove says
The higher average price is above a previous record set in May 2024, and is despite the end of a tax break
AI adoption
Dubai AI Week 2025 to host hackathons, AI Retreat, global championships and high-level summits
Dubai AI Week is slated to be held from 21 to 25 April
British curriculum
Taaleem to open second Harrow International School in Dubai in 2026
UAE-listed education provider Taaleem secures KHDA approval and 50,000 sqm site for second Harrow International School in Dubai
Dubai
Trump tariffs result in increased demand for UAE property from foreign investors, here’s what you need to know
The uncertainty and high tariffs are also leading property investors to reduce their investments in the US, further decreasing the demand and value of the US dollar
Dubai
Dubai reports 90% reduction in traffic fatalities over 18 years
RTA also presented its Roads and Transport Plan 2030, structured around four key pillars
health
UAE ranks among global leaders for healthcare excellence, international rankings show
Official data reveals the UAE now ranks among the top 10 countries globally across 21 health indicators
Dubai
Dubai announces major AED1.4bn stormwater infrastructure upgrades
The commissioned works will serve key areas across Dubai
Abu Dhabi
UAE real estate: Abu Dhabi property market shows steady growth in Q1 2025, says new dubizzle report
Both rental and sales segments across Abu Dhabi have experienced price increases
Donald Trump
Trump exempts smartphones, computers from new tariffs
The exclusions cover 20 product categories, including the comprehensive 8471 code for computers, laptops, disc drives and automatic data processing
Dubai
Dubai Health partners with UAE-India leaders to open new workers’ hospital
The hospital project has received endorsement from the governments of both Dubai and India
Dubai
Dubai real estate: AMIS Development launches $27mn Woodland Crest Project in Meydan
The Dubai project is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2027
e&
e& launches business continuity as a service at NCEMA summit 2025
The fully-managed service aims to help organisations identify potential threats and develop response mechanisms to maintain operational efficiency during disruptions
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Property transactions surge 35.5% as off-plan market thrives in 2025
Comparing the first two months of 2024 and 2025 reveals substantial shifts in investor demographics in Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways carries 5 million passengers in Q1 2025, reports 14% growth
Etihad Airways achieved a passenger load factor of 87 percent in Q1 2025, up from 86 percent in the corresponding period of 2024
Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
Dubai DET inks new deal with Hyatt to boost global visibility
According to the MoU, Hyatt hotels in Dubai will participate in DET initiatives including familiarisation trips, study programmes and events to attract visitors from abroad
Fujairah
IndiGo announces launch of new daily flights from Fujairah to Mumbai, Kannur
The new routes represent IndiGo’s fifth destination in the UAE, adding to its existing services to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah
