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Kuwait
Kuwait to attract $32bn investment and create 50,000 jobs under New Kuwait 2035 mega projects
Kuwait plans to attract $32bn in investments, create 50,000 jobs and launch 124 projects under its New Kuwait 2035 Vision, backed by major reforms
Abu Dhabi Police
Abu Dhabi Police seize 377kg of crystal meth hidden in sewing machines
Abu Dhabi Police seized 377kg of crystal meth hidden in sewing machine oil cans, arresting three suspects in a major anti-narcotics operation
qatar real estate
Qatar real estate transactions hit $80.6m in one week
Residential units represent $8.9m of Qatar real estate transactions last week
Ministry of Finance
How the UAE is using public-private partnerships to transform services, boost investment and create sustainable growth
The UAE Ministry of Finance is expanding public-private partnerships with new laws, training and projects to boost investment and sustainable growth
Iraq
Iraq aims to attract $250bn in investments by 2027 after securing $100bn in past two years
Iraq plans to attract $250bn in investments by 2027 after securing $100bn in the past two years, driven by reforms and 100 new strategic opportunities
entrepreneurship
‘It doesn’t need to be this hard’: Over 80% of startup founders feel alone – and it slows them down
A survey of 120 founders links isolation to delayed decisions; time, cost and caregiving are the biggest barriers to getting help, says The Founder’s Sanctuary
Coffee
Riyadh Air to serve premium Saudi coffee, dates and ‘cola’ on flights
Riyadh Air announces partnership with leading Saudi brands for premium flavours in the skies
AROYA
Saudi Arabia’s first cruise line AROYA expands into Mediterranean after debuting in Red Sea
Saudi Arabia’s first cruise ship AROYA has expanded into the Mediterranean less than a year after launch, boosting the Kingdom’s global tourism ambitions
expand north star
Unicorns worth US$400bn powered Dubai’s Expand North Star — why startups need to attend in October
Dubai’s Expand North Star returns this October after hosting unicorns worth more than $400bn, marking 10 years as the world’s largest startup event
Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant
ENEC launches graduate plant operator program to build Emirati nuclear workforce
The initiative is open to Emirati graduates holding bachelor’s degrees in electrical, mechanical, nuclear, and related engineering disciplines
Abu Dhabi
Number of foreigners’ civil marriages in Abu Dhabi continues to grow
More than 43,000 marriages registered since the introduction of Law No. 14 of 2021 on Civil Marriage; Over 10,000 in the first six months of 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports names Carsten Nørland as chief commercial officer
Nørland will oversee the company’s commercial operations including route development, retail, duty-free, food and beverage, property management, and commercial partnerships
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company
TAQA secures $2.31bn term-loan, in AED, to boost liquidity and advance growth
Structured as a floating rate two-year facility, it delivers lower borrowing costs and allows for phased drawdowns and support its 2025 funding plan
logistics business
Saudi’s Sadr Logistics inks $66.66mn services contract with Starlinks
The 10-year agreement, signed on August 20, covers the provision of logistics and warehousing services to third parties, beginning in September 2025
higher education
UAE unveils unified system to govern students’ practical training
The resolution aims to align higher education outcomes with labour market needs and ensure quality and effectiveness of training programmes
e-sports
EXCLUSIVE: Gaming industry faces risk of ‘burning out’ without Saudi-style infrastructure, says ESL FACEIT CEO
The Kingdom’s approach is in contrast to the gaming industry’s boom-bust cycles, with investments focused on long-term ecosystem development rather than a short-term spectacle
