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DHL
DHL plans $575mn investment in Middle East, the ‘hub of global trade’
Strategic focus will be on Saudi Arabia and the UAE; Investment will be made across all four divisions of the company
Dubai
Dubai’s top restaurateur Natasha Sideris prioritises flavour, experience over trends
While competitors chase Instagram likes, Natasha Sideris built a three-continent hospitality empire by focusing on something simpler: human connection, beautiful spaces, and food that actually tastes good
Beeah Group
BEEAH announces new real estate expansion
BEEAH aims to shape future-ready cities and enhance quality of life for societies through this strategic move
health issues
UAE doctors call for precaution as heat-related illnesses soar amid rising temperatures
With rising summer temperatures across the UAE, medical professionals and authorities are urging residents to stay alert to the risks of heatstroke and exhaustion
defence
UAE defence firm signs $2.45bn missile boat deal with Kuwait
UAE defence giant Edge will supply Kuwait with missile boats as part of $2.45bn naval deal
Ministry of Economy
UAE grants music management licence as streaming market tipped to hit $2.3bn
UAE issues music management licence to Music Nation as UAE strengthens copyright rules
Abu Dhabi
UAE freezes petrol prices for June 2025
UAE petrol prices remain unchanged after Fuel Price Committee reveals June fill-up costs
Abu Dhabi
Eid Al Adha 2025 dates announced; UAE petrol prices change; new tax rule revealed; Dubai real estate tokenisation – 10 things you missed this week
UAE petrol prices, Eid holiday dates, tax rules and more top news stories this week
25hours Hotels
Egypt to get its first 25hours Hotel in West Cairo
The hotel is launched through a partnership between Majid Al Futtaim and Ennismore, marking the 25hours brand’s entry into the Egyptian market
Abu Dhabi
Mubadala and TAQA complete purchase of power plant in Uzbekistan
The Abu Dhabi companies hold 40 per cent stake each in TPP1, the 875MW combined-cycle gas-fired plant, and also in the O&M company
Dubai
Acube Developments breaks ground on Vega in Dubai Sports City
The project is scheduled for handover in Q2 2027
MENA
Seed Group partners with B2B travel platform Tumodo to advance UAE business travel management
In the coming months, the alliance will empower regional and UAE-based businesses with next- generation corporate travel solutions
Abu Dhabi
UAE finfluencer licensing brings ‘long overdue accountability’ to social media investment advice, experts say
The UAE’s ‘finfluencer’ licensing system combats social media investment scams, with groundbreaking rules requiring anyone with just 1,000 followers who gives financial advice to register with regulators
Dubai real estate
Dubai’s Emaar Development purchases land in Ras Al Khor for $790mn
The real estate giant already has a mega successful Dubai Creek Harbour project in the area; the land has been purchased from Amlak Property Investment
Arjan
Dubai real estate: Prospect, Mulk Properties launch AED350mn premium commercial development in Arjan
The project is set for handover in Q3 2027
Healthcare
India-based digital healthcare platform Practo launches instant online access services in UAE
The launch enables users to book appointments with verified doctors and access thousands of patient reviews