Saudi Arabia accredits 460,000 workers in H1 2025 through its Professional Accreditation Program, covering 160 countries and 1,000 professions
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private schools
Cognita expands into Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar with 5 new school partnerships
Cognita Middle East expands into Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar with five school partnerships, growing its regional network to 14 schools and 22,000 students
GaStat
Saudi non-oil exports jump 22% in June 2025 as re-exports surge 60%
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports rose 22% in June 2025 and 18% in Q2, driven by strong re-exports, even as petroleum exports declined, GASTAT data shows
dubai chamber of commerce
Dubai Chamber members’ exports surge 18% to $46.8bn in H1 2025
Dubai Chamber of Commerce members’ exports and re-exports hit $46.8bn in H1 2025, up 18 per cent, led by GCC markets at $22.8bn
Better Homes
Dubai to deliver 140 branded residence projects by 2031, leading global market
Dubai cements its global leadership in branded residences with 140 projects by 2031, offering investors strong value, lifestyle appeal, and 40 per cent price premiums
British curriculum
Taaleem opens DBS Mira with over 700 students across FS1 to Year 6
Located in Emaar’s Mira Oasis 2, it is the fifth Dubai British School and follows the successful launch of DBS Jumeira in August last year
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company
TAQA expands water treatment business with $1.2bn acquisition of GS Inima
The Spanish company is a global leader in water treatment and desalination with presence in 10 countries, including Brazil, Mexico, the US, and Oman
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi attracts AI start-ups as global hubs stumble
With global hubs facing tougher rules and higher taxes, Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 is emerging as a magnet for AI firms, expanding into healthcare and beyond
Golfing
PIF-backed LIV Golf forges new partnership with ticketing giant Fever
The New York-based company will power LIV’s global ticketing operations and enhance fan engagement across the League’s international schedule
Dubai
Dubai fund FHV bets on $100 million push as global wealth migration fuels high-end dining boom
Fern Hospitality Ventures is in talks with Saudi family offices, wealthy Indian investors and Abu Dhabi-based funds, with larger sovereign investors expected to follow, founders say
eSports
Esports World Cup Foundation launches first-ever Esports Nations Cup
More than 100 nations are expected to compete, with 1,500 players qualifying for the finals across 15 leading esports titles
DP World
Dubai’s DP World and ITOCHU partner to help Japanese businesses access Africa
Partnership to focus on fleet and logistics operations, supply chain optimisation, and distribution of commodities and food products
Cyber Security
UAE warns of 12,000 cyber breaches from public Wi-Fi in 2025
UAE Cyber Security Council warns of 12,000 breaches from public Wi-Fi in 2025, urging VPN use, safe browsing, and multi-factor authentication
Dubai Schools
Dubai to open 16 early childhood centres, six schools and three universities in 2025–26
Dubai adds 16 early childhood centres, six schools and three universities for 2025–26, expanding choice and reinforcing its global education hub status
Dubai International Airport
Dubai to improve airport traffic with expanded Terminal 1 bridge at DXB
Dubai RTA awards contract to expand Terminal 1 bridge at DXB, boosting capacity by 33% to 5,600 vehicles per hour and easing passenger access
content creators
Dubai’s Creators HQ attracts 2,415 members and 78 global firms in just six months
Creators HQ in Dubai attracts 2,415 members and 78 firms in six months, reinforcing UAE’s vision to lead the global content economy
Dubai Land Department
Dubai real estate sector recorded $5.2bn of transactions last week, including $22m Palm Jumeirah apartment
The Dubai real estate sector saw $5.2bn of transactions and 4,640 sales last week