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Digital Dubai
Dubai launches 2025 Economic Survey to boost GDP data and D33 goals
Dubai has launched its 2025 Economic Survey to gather data from key sectors, strengthen GDP insights, and support the ambitious Dubai Economic Agenda D33
Abu Dhabi events
Abu Dhabi real estate boom: $758.79bn pipeline fuels race to launch projects
Abu Dhabi’s IREIS 2025 closed with AED2.78tn ($758.79bn) in active projects as housing demand outpaces supply, driving record sales and new developer launches
Dubai Duty Free
Louis Vuitton opens second Dubai Duty Free store at DXB Terminal 3
Louis Vuitton has opened its second Dubai Duty Free boutique at DXB Terminal 3 Concourse A
Dar Global
Dar Global to build $1bn luxury project on prime Jeddah site
Dar Global has acquired a 28,800sqm plot in Jeddah to develop a $1bn mixed-use project with luxury residences, retail, offices, and serviced apartments
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi approves 30m sqm of new projects in record urban growth surge
Abu Dhabi has approved over 30m sqm of new projects in H1 2025, a 133% surge, driving record urban growth across housing, business, and community hubs
Dubai
HSBC cashes in on record HNWI influx to UAE with launch of first Middle East wealth centre
HSBC has been expanding similar wealth hubs in China, Hong Kong, the UK, and more to serve clients who need multi-jurisdictional banking and investment services
Dubai
Global Village announces Season 30 VIP packs launch with $8,200 prize draw
Global Village reopens for Season 30 on October 15, 2025
ByteDance
US, China reach TikTok framework deal
ByteDance has until Wednesday to secure a buyer for its US arm or risk being barred from operating in the country
BEEAH
Sharjah real estate: BEEAH announces launch of Khalid Bin Sultan City phase 1
The development builds on their design of the BEEAH Headquarters, one of Sharjah’s landmarks
Property Finder
UAE real estate: 72% of buyers plan to purchase property in next 6 months
Property Finder survey shows 72 per cent of UAE buyers plan to purchase property in the next six months
Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Egypt’s Assiut
With Assiut added to its network, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi now connects the UAE capital with three Egyptian cities
Coffee
DMCC launches new coffee hub in Dubai as $200bn global industry faces transformation
DMCC launches a new coffee hub in Dubai as its Future of Trade report highlights $200bn industry shifts driven by climate change, consumers, and digitalisation
Google Pay
Saudi Arabia launches Google Pay
Saudi Central Bank launches Google Pay via mada, advancing Vision 2030 goals to boost digital payments, reduce cash reliance, and enhance inclusion
Sharjah
Sharjah property market surges 75.8% with $1.33bn transactions in August 2025
Sharjah real estate transactions surged 75.8 per cent in August 2025 to $1.33bn across 9,379 deals, highlighting strong investor demand and growth
Al Futtaim
Saudi retail: Al Futtaim acquires 49.95% stake in Cenomi for $672m
Al Futtaim acquires a 49.95 per cent stake in Cenomi Retail for $672m, marking one of Saudi Arabia’s largest foreign retail investments
FDI
Sharjah records $1.5bn FDI surge in H1 2025, fastest growth among UAE emirates
Sharjah leads UAE in FDI growth with $1.5bn inflows in H1 2025, 74 new projects, and 2,578 jobs, marking its strongest investment performance yet