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Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi’s Stern School of Business launches Executive MBA Program
The rigorous, 23-month part-time curriculum also includes two global residencies in New York City and Shanghai
China
Nearly 90% of Chinese firms plan Middle East expansion, with Saudi Arabia and UAE top destinations
PwC reports nearly 90 per cent of Chinese firms plan Middle East expansion, with Saudi Arabia and UAE top destinations. Profitability is rising as companies target tech, renewables, AI and biopharma
social media
TikTok drives over $1bn boost to Saudi GDP, supports 25,000 jobs in 2024
TikTok contributed more than $1bn to Saudi Arabia’s GDP and supported 25,000 jobs in 2024, with over one million creators and 170,000 SMBs driving growth
Dubai Design District
Dubai Design Week 2025 to showcase over 1,000 designers and brands in November
Dubai Design Week 2025 will run from November 4-9, showcasing over 1,000 global designers and brands with exhibitions, talks, installations and Downtown Design at d3
UAE hotels
UAE tourism surges as hotels generate $7.1bn in first half of 2025
UAE hotel revenues hit AED26bn ($7.1bn) in H1 2025 with occupancy at 80.5 per cent, boosting the nation’s Tourism Strategy 2031 goals
Kuwait
Kuwait legal reform: 983 laws under historic review
Kuwait is carrying out the most comprehensive overhaul of its legal system, with reforms spanning civil, economic, judicial and family laws as part of Vision 2035
FlyDubai
Dubai flights cancelled as Nepal’s Kathmandu International Airport closed
Protests in Nepal lead to closure of Kathmandu airport, Dubai flights cancelled
UAE government
UAE announces new Ministers of State
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announces appointment of two Ministers of State in the UAE
Capital.com
UAE drives Capital.com to record $1.5tn global trading volumes in H1 2025
The UAE accounted for more than 70% of MENA trading activity as Capital.com reported record half-year volumes, underscoring the region’s rise as a global hub for online trading
Dubai
Global investors Permira, Blackstone take $525mn minority stake in Property Finder
General Atlantic sells part of its stake but retains a significant minority shareholding in the fast-growing Dubai-based property portal
Abu Dhabi
MAIR Group to transform MBZ Stadium area into a commercial destination
An 80,000sqm area to be developed to create an integrated commercial centre featuring entertainment and healthy lifestyle focused services
Bassem Youssef
Bassem Youssef to perform live in Dubai on November 16
The performance will be delivered in English and is organised by entertainment company Blu Blood with the support of Dubai Calendar
ADNOC
UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Plant completes first year of full operations with four reactors
The reactor units at the plant are providing 25 per cent of the country’s electricity needs and significantly contributing to UAE’s clean energy transition
Energy
Oman’s OQ and Iraq’s SOMO sign MoU to strengthen energy collaboration
Oman will store 10 million barrels of Iraqi oil in Ras Markaz; It will also market Iraqi oil in global markets through OQ Trading
Dubai
Dubai Municipality launches first sand equestrian track in Hatta Mountains
The project operates under the Supreme Committee to Oversee the Development of Hatta and supports the emirate’s comprehensive development plan for the area
Dubai tourism
Dubai announces new rules to boost tourist transport
Dubai RTA has issued a new regulation for tourist transport, enhancing service quality, safety and visitor experience to support the emirate’s tourism growth