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Aviation
Saudi Vision 2030 fuels world’s fastest-growing aviation sector, report shows
Sustained state-led investment, favourable geography and rising populations are positioning the Middle East as one of the world’s most dynamic aviation markets
commercial real estate
Saudi logistics rents surge to record highs as tech and retail giants snap up scarce space – report
Riyadh industrial rents up 16% and occupancy near full capacity as Apple, Huawei and Shein join a wave of firms investing in data centres, cold storage and logistics under Saudi Vision 2030
Dubai startups
University of Dubai launches $27m Tech X Fund to fuel AI startups
University of Dubai unveils $27.2m Tech X Fund to support AI and deep tech startups and boost UAE innovation ecosystem
2pointZero
IHC unveils $33bn merger creating Abu Dhabi investment powerhouse
IHC announces merger of Multiply Group, Ghitha Holding, and 2PointZero to form $32.7bn Abu Dhabi-listed powerhouse, 2PointZero Group
Saudi Tourism
Saudi Arabia issues new tourism workforce rules to boost citizen employment
Saudi Arabia introduces new tourism workforce regulations to localise jobs, empower nationals, and enhance service standards
Dubai off-plan real estate market
Dubai property market hits $37.6bn in Q3 2025 as off-plan sales soar
Dubai housing market recorded $37.6bn in Q3 2025 sales, up 18 per cent year-on-year, as off-plan deals dominate amid strong investor demand
Makkah
Saudi Arabia launches 12 million sqm King Salman Gate mega project in Makkah
Prince Mohammed bin Salman launches King Salman Gate in Makkah — a 12 million sqm mixed-use project in Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)
UAE fines unlicensed training centre for major violations, blocks its websites
MoHESR closes unlicensed UAE training centre, fines its operators, and refers managers to Public Prosecution for multiple breaches
Dubai real estate
Dubai real estate: Sobha Realty launches 109-floor Sobha SkyParks on Sheikh Zayed Road
Sobha Realty unveils Sobha SkyParks, a 109-floor tower on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai with four themed SkyParks and 684 residences
Aviation
Flydubai adds meals and inflight entertainment to all Economy Class tickets
Flydubai will add meals and inflight entertainment to all Economy Class fares from November 2025, enhancing comfort and value
Crescent Petroleum
Early completion of KM250 project boosts capacity by 50% for Dana Gas
The $1.1bn project, completed 8 months ahead of schedule, adds 250 MMscf/d of new gas processing capacity, raising capacity to 750 MMscf/d
multiply Group
Multiply Group to acquire 2PointZero and Ghitha Holding through share swap deal
Ghitha Holding contributes a diversified food and agriculture platform, while 2PointZero brings scalable assets across energy, mining and financial services
Ras Al Khaimah
‘Haunted’ palace for sale in Ras Al Khaimah
Buyers beware as Al Qasimi property long-famed for supernatural activity hits the market
Al Mal Capital REIT
Al Mal Capital REIT acquires NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai Investment Park
First investment in healthcare by the Dubai Investment subsidiary; facility has two hospital blocks and a fully-leased commercial building
AI adoption
UiPath brings Automation Cloud to the UAE to support Agentic AI demand
Integrated into Microsoft Azure, local organisations unlock local data residency and access to agile and robust digital operations
Dubai Land Department
Dubai launches fully digital property sale service
Dubai launches a fully digital property sale service via the Dubai Now app, allowing 24/7 real estate transactions