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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
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company urges disconnection for unverified meters
The National Water Company will permanently cut off water service for unverified meters in Saudi Arabia.
AlUla
Watch how Azimuth 2025 transforms AlUla into a global music stage from sunset to dawn
AlUla Shines: Azimuth 2025 Brings Together International Music Stars for Unforgettable Nights
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
Aquellum
Saudi Arabia tourism boom: Inside NEOM’s Magna with 12 futuristic resorts, record hotels and luxury communities
From mountain hideaways to a lagoon-spanning infinity pool, NEOM’s Magna is transforming Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast with 12 luxury resorts, vibrant communities and sustainable tourism experiences under Vision 2030
Saudi SMEs
Saudi startups raise $862m as 80,000 new SMEs launched in Q2 2025
Saudi Arabia recorded 80,000 new SME commercial records in Q2 2025, bringing the total to 1.7m, as Monsha’at highlights $13bn
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
China
Saudi Arabia, China strengthen ties with $1.74bn investment deals in Beijing
Saudi Arabia and China signed $1.74bn in investment deals spanning smart vehicles, energy, and mining at the Saudi-Chinese Business Forum in Beijing
Saudi Arabia freezes rent increases in Riyadh for 5 years
The new regulations in Saudi Arabia prohibit any increase in rental values for properties within Riyadh’s urban boundary for five years, covering both existing and new contracts
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