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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
construction cost inflation
Saudi construction costs increase in July 2025
The cost of construction in Saudi Arabia saw year-on-year increases as residential prices rise
border regulations
Saudi Arabia arrested over 22,200 last week in residency and labour operations
Saudi Arabia announces more than 22,200 arrests in a single week as it clamps down on residency, labour and security breaches
AI
76% of Middle East retailers already use AI; procurement and customer experience lead — Honeywell survey
Middle East retailers turn to AI to boost business efficiency
AI
UAE tourism hits $70bn as AI and smart tech transform hospitality
UAE tourism sector grows to $70bn as AI, smart tech and sustainable innovations reshape hospitality and boost visitor experience
Saudi schools
Saudi Arabia launches new school year with $986m projects and modern curriculum including AI, cybersecurity and tourism
Saudi Arabia begins new school year with SR3.7bn projects and updated curricula featuring AI, cybersecurity, tourism and more under Vision 2030
Dubai police
Dubai real estate boom, UAE education reform; Saudi property rules; Kuwait megaprojects – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate hits $17.3bn, UAE unveils AI school reforms, Saudi opens property to foreigners, Kuwait plans $32bn projects, and more GCC news
Back to School
Dubai Police unveil largest back-to-school safety plan for 2025–2026 with 250 patrols, drones and student ambassadors
Dubai Police roll out 250 patrols, drones and student ambassadors under the “School Security” initiative to safeguard the 2025–2026 academic year
SAMA
Saudi Arabia launches first mortgage-backed securities as SAMA boosts housing finance market
Saudi Central Bank approves Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company to launch the Kingdom’s first mortgage-backed securities
Saudi travellers
Saudi travellers 2025: Europe tops Wego searches as domestic bookings reach 35 per cent
Wego reports Saudi summer 2025 travel split between Europe and staycations
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Saudi Arabia doubles SMEs to 1.2m as freelancers top 400k under Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia has doubled SMEs to 1.2m since 2016, with 400k freelancers and new youth initiatives driving Vision 2030 entrepreneurship and growth
saudi tax
Saudi businesses warned: Up to 25% fines for missing August tax deadline
ZATCA urges Saudi businesses to file tax returns this month
Fitch Ratings
UK is the West’s leading Islamic finance hub, says Fitch as funds AUM pass $12.5bn
Fitch: UK to remain West’s Islamic finance hub as LSE leads hard-currency sukuk and AUM surges