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DFM
Dubai Residential REIT IPO price set with $3.9bn valuation
Dubai Holding has set the price for Residential REIT IPO on DFM
ADNOC
Saudi Arabia, UAE brands dominate Middle East with diversification, innovation
Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, and e& lead the region’s brand rankings, fuelled by bold diversification and innovation strategies, according to Brand Finance’s Middle East 150 2025 report.
GITEX
EXCLUSIVE: UAE to deliver Lunar Gateway Airlock, astronaut to join Artemis Mission by 2030
Hazza Al Mansouri tells Arabian Business the UAE will provide a critical airlock module to NASA’s Lunar Gateway and send an Emirati astronaut to commission it – in a historic first for the region
Abu Dhabi
Lure of the Middle East: UBS, JPMorgan Chase to ramp up operations
UBS planning to open a new office in Abu Dhabi, while Ashmore chooses Qatar; JPMorgan to go on a hiring spree in the region
Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology
UAE banks agree $10.9bn financing for industrial sector
UAE banks will provide financing to fund industrial growth in the country
Dubai
UAE residents prioritise health features in home purchases, survey reveals
The research, conducted by R.Evolution in partnership with YouGov, indicates a shift in the UAE property market towards homes that combine standard luxury with health-focused features
Dubai SME
Dubai SME to support 8,000 new Emirati businesses by 2033
Dubai SME will use AI to help startups begin business in the emirate
Aviation
Etihad announces record Q1 profit of $187m
Increased passenger demand carries Etihad Airways to a 30 per cent increase in profit after tax
GITEX
UAE astronauts reveal ambitious space plans at GITEX EUROPE
Dubai’s flagship technology exhibition makes its European debut in Berlin, showcasing the UAE’s growing influence in global tech and space sectors
crypto
The pros and cons of buying Dubai real estate with cryptocurrency
Crypto Dubai real estate sales are a reality, not a future trend. Find out the risks and rewards…
IPO
GCC sees $1.6bn of IPOs; Saudi Arabia leads strong start to year
PwC Middle East IPO report identifies share offerings at start of 2025
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism
Abu Dhabi announces UAE’s first video game design university degree course
Scholarship offers made to UAE students on video game design university course in Abu Dhabi
E-commerce
UAE e-commerce market to pass $13.8bn by 2029
UAE leading the MENA e-commerce market as it adopts modern payment and retail trends
Abu Dhabi
AD Ports Group, Advario sign deal to explore green energy, liquid bulk storage JV
The proposed JV has the potential to unlock significant growth opportunities in the fields of clean energy alternatives and bulk chemicals storage
Artificial intelligence
UAE’s MBZUAI strengthens AI research ties with France
MBZUAI’s research ties with France are also supported by the growing presence of the MBZUAI France Lab in Paris
Automotive Aftersales
UAE car buyers prioritise warranty, sustainability in brand trust, survey
A new YouGov survey commissioned by Volkswagen Abu Dhabi finds long-term value and eco-efficiency are top priorities for UAE car buyers