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China
Qatar Airways and China Southern expand partnership to 64 weekly flights across Greater China
Qatar Airways and China Southern expand their codeshare with new Doha–Beijing flights from October
Aviation
UAE aviation sector fuels 207,000 jobs and $92bn economy as DXB stays world’s busiest airport
UAE aviation drives $92bn economy, 18 per cent of GDP, with DXB the world’s busiest airport, 160m passenger capacity and 4.36m tonnes of cargo in 2024
Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi’s ADGM hits record 11,000 licences and $136bn market cap in H1 2025
ADGM posts record growth in H1 2025 with 11,128 licences, AED 500bn ($136bn) market cap, and 42 per cent AUM surge as Abu Dhabi strengthens its global hub role
GDP
UAE GDP grows 3.9% to $124bn in Q1 2025 as non-oil economy hits record 77.3 per cent share
UAE GDP grew 3.9 percent to $124bn in Q1 2025, with non-oil sectors hitting a record 77.3 per cent share as manufacturing and finance lead growth
Abu Dhabi real estate
Abu Dhabi real estate deals hit $16.65bn in 2025
Abu Dhabi real estate deals hit $16.65bn in 2025, with strong sales, mortgages and rising demand for off-plan properties
Aviation
UAE airports handled over 1bn passengers and 6.4m flights in 10 years
UAE aviation hits 1 billion passengers and 6.4 million flights in a decade, ranking first worldwide in air transport quality
Dubai events
DXB LIVE grows 40% in H1 2025 as Dubai events industry expands globally
DXB LIVE posts 40 per cent growth in H1 2025, delivering 127 events and global showcases from GITEX Africa to World of Coffee Dubai
Dubai
UAE proptech startup PRYPCO secures major funding from General Catalyst for real estate innovation
The investment marks General Catalyst’s first PropTech commitment in the Middle East region
Real Estate
Saudi retail market shows mixed performance between Riyadh and Jeddah in Q2: Report
In Jeddah, super-regional malls posted an 8.3 percent vacancy rate, while regional and community malls faced higher levels of 23.5 percent and 20.9 percent
Dubai
Dubai’s Emirates expands Premium Economy service to New York JFK routes
Customers travelling between Dubai and Milan will be able to select Premium Economy seats on Emirates from two daily flights
Real Estate
REEF Developments to eliminate down payment for salaried UAE residents
The company launches a CSR initiative, titled ‘The -20 By REEF’, aiming to make home ownership more accessible
Abu Dhabi
Mubadala subsidiary to sell 342mn du shares in secondary public offering
At the higher end of price band, it could raise $921mn; It will significantly increase du’s free float and improve its stock liquidity
Dubai
Dubai South launches Digital Business Hub for same-day company formation
The platform operates within Dubai South Business Park and offers same-day licensing, end-to-end digital applications, and a founder-first approach to company formation
DIFC
Sovereign secures DIFC licence to expand UAE corporate services operations
Sovereign’s capabilities in DIFC will enable it to support clients with governance and legacy planning
Dubai
Dubai hotel occupancy climbs above 81% as international visitors reach 10mn
Dubai’s hotel inventory has risen from 670 establishments in 2021 to around 730 today, the report said
ADNOC Gas
ADNOC Gas to be included in the FTSE Emerging Index on 22 September
This follows the company’s successful inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index in June; expected to unlock over $250mn in fund investment