Transactions would be executed in minutes rather than taking up to a week, and complete cross-border payments with greater transparency and lower costs
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Diriyah
Saudi Arabia’s giga projects drive $196bn in contract awards as Vision 2030 accelerates
Riyadh is driving Saudi Arabia’s giga project agenda, with developments including Diriyah Gate, King Salman Park and the 220km Sports Boulevard
Deloitte
Qiddiya to adopt Deloitte’s OneTrust and Informatica GRC solutions
OneTrust platform will help manage privacy, security, and third-party risk; Informatica solutions to facilitate seamless data integration, quality, and governance
Abu Dhabi
Zayed National Museum adopts Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme
Becomes the first cultural institution in the Middle East to adopt the programme; Reveals a range of accessibility and linguistic initiatives
Corporate tax
UAE corporate tax registrations surpass 640,000 as FTA reports record compliance levels
FTA says over 640,000 UAE companies have registered for corporate tax, marking record compliance and growing awareness ahead of deadline
dubai bridges
Dubai opens new Sheikh Zayed Road bridge to Mall of the Emirates, cutting travel time from 10 to 1 minute
The Dubai RTA and Majid Al Futtaim open a new Sheikh Zayed Road bridge to Mall of the Emirates, cutting travel time from 10 to 1 minute
Dubai law
Dubai issues new law to regulate engineering consultancy sector and attract global firms
Sheikh Mohammed issues Dubai law to regulate engineering consultancy offices, enhance global standards, and attract international firms
Dubai real estate
Dubai property sales surge 15% to $36.6bn in Q3 2025 as mid-market boom drives record growth
Dubai property sales jumped 15% year-on-year to $36.6bn in Q3 2025, with mid-market housing and strong rental demand powering record growth
Dubai police
Dubai Police issue warning over spike in fake social media job scam ads
Dubai Police urge residents to beware fake job ads on social media as fraudsters target users with part-time offers to steal data and money
border regulations
Saudi Arabia arrests over 18,650 in nationwide crackdown on residency and labour violations
Saudi Arabia arrested more than 18,650 people in one week during a nationwide crackdown on residency, labour and border violations
Bahrain economy
Bahrain completes 6 National Digital Economy Strategy initiatives to accelerate AI-driven transformation
Bahrain completes six projects under its Digital Economy Strategy, advancing AI adoption, innovation and next-generation digital services
MBRSC
UAE space sector achieves record year with lunar, asteroid and satellite breakthroughs
The UAE saw major space milestones in 2025, including lunar and asteroid missions, six satellite launches, and advanced astronaut training
Golden visa
Dubai awards Golden Visas to 223 exceptional educators under Sheikh Hamdan’s directives
Dubai grants Golden Visas to 223 exceptional teachers and academics under Sheikh Hamdan’s directives, recognising their role in shaping emirate’s future
PIF
Saudi jobs: PIF launches ‘azm’ programme to train and employ workers in key vocational fields
Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches ‘azm’ programme with HRDF, TVTC, ROSHN and Colleges of Excellence to certify and employ youth in vocational sectors
Abu Dhabi chamber
Abu Dhabi Chamber signs new US deals after 50% surge in American memberships
Abu Dhabi Chamber US memberships up 50% in 2024 as new deals with Texas and North Carolina chambers boost trade and investment ties
Abu Dhabi Schools
Most influential Arabs revealed; Dubai property boom, Saudi $55bn gaming takeover, UAE Rail progress – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai property sales hit $14.8bn in September, Saudi completes $55bn gaming takeover and Etihad Rail’s 2026 plan – this week’s Gulf highlights
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
ADIA joins $3.9bn deal for Häagen-Dazs maker Froneri
ADIA to co-invest in $3.9bn Froneri ice cream deal with PAI Partners and Goldman Sachs’ Vintage Strategies, backing global growth strategy
