From UAE petrol prices and Saudi credit card reforms to real estate trends, remote work policies, and Ramadan 2026 dates — here are the top developments shaping life, business, and investment in the Gulf this week
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UAE residents need nearly $1,800 monthly to become millionaires in 10 years, financial experts reveal
Most UAE residents are missing millions in potential wealth by starting too late, despite having a unique tax-free advantage, experts told Arabian Business
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Wealthbrix launches in DIFC to target rising demand from UAE’s next-gen millionaires and UHNWIs
Wealthbrix Capital Partners launches in DIFC to serve UAE’s booming millionaire and UHNWI population
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The great wealth migration: How Dubai became the world’s top millionaire magnet
Dubai’s appeal to millionaires reaches beyond tax considerations to include factors such as the weather, lifestyle, and business opportunities in emerging markets
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Dubai is now home to over 81,000 millionaires
The global population of the ultra-wealthy is set to double by 2035, Henley & partners’ new report finds
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UAE holiday dates; Dubai Land Department bans landlords; Metro hikes nol card fees; Millionaire migration – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holiday dates, Dubai Land Department bans 10 landlords, Metro hikes nol card fees, millionaire migration and more of the top stories this week
France
Millionaire migration: 21% of young and wealthy from UK, France target UAE as new home, report finds
44% of 518 millionaires surveyed want to relocate for better economic opportunities and quality of living
Abu Dhabi
Dubai tops growth among world’s wealthiest cities as millionaire population soars
With over 72,000 resident millionaires today, Dubai’s rise testifies to its pro-business policies and welcoming stance towards capital, factors that will propel it up future rankings, an expert says
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UAE is home to over 70,000 millionaires
The country is set to witness a 22% rise in high-net-worth households in the next five years
Dubai
Dubai has over 67,900 high net worth individuals: Report
Jumeirah, Al Barsha and Arabian Ranches have the highest count of HNWIs
Dubai
Dubai on track to become one of the ‘wealthiest cities in the world:’ Report
Home to over 65,000 millionaires, the emirate is strengthened by economic contributions from the financial services, oil and gas, real estate, travel and tourism, technology, and healthcare industries