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150 published briefs across 9 countriesDubai’s land department data shows total registered lease contracts for 2025 reached 127.4 billion dirhams, up 17.6% from 2024, with over 1.04 million contracts—the first time the count surpassed one million.…
FAMA Technologies aims to broaden its digital solutions in the UAE and Gulf region, targeting retail, hospitality, and corporate sectors with integrated, scalable tech—from POS and digital signage to…
The United Arab Emirates, via the Saud bin Ahmed bin Saqr Foundation for Youth Projects Development and RAK Chamber of Commerce, participated in the eighth edition of the Heritage exhibition in Cairo. The UAE…
KFC has agreed with Coca-Cola to supply beverages to its US restaurants, shifting away from PepsiCo. The change, effective from January and fully implemented by spring, does not apply to international KFC…
Brent futures climbed by over $3 to $109.58 a barrel, with U.S. crude futures also above $100 as ongoing worries about Middle East supplies and a Russian refinery disruption weigh on markets. The data comes…
Arabian Gulf markets and global credit conditions remain unsettled as Bank of America plans to issue high-grade bonds in multiple tranches with maturities of 3 to 11 years. Initial new-issue yield for the…
Al Sharqi for Shipping inaugurated a comprehensive logistics and distribution center in Dubai Industrial City, a project valued at 70 million dirhams. The facility spans extensive built, open, and office…
The ordinary general assembly of an investment bank approved consolidating 82.18 existing ordinary shares into 1 new share, increasing par value from 0.0122 dirhams to 1 dirham. The total issued capital…
A Sharjah forum highlighted rental yields between 8% and 12% and reported 46.8 billion dirhams in real estate transactions in the first nine months of 2026. The discussion underscored investors' interest in…
US inflation data surprised on the upside, with CPI rising 0.6% in September and annual inflation at 3.7%. The stock declines trimmed the fortunes of several tech magnates, led by Elon Musk, Michael Dell, and…
Officials and experts at the Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 highlighted a holistic approach to strengthening supply chains through local production, expanded logistics services, flexible regulations, and…
The Egyptian pound briefly surpassed 53 to the dollar amid persistent demand for foreign currency, despite improved foreign inflows. Analyses note that a flexible exchange rate means the dollar can move up or…
Dubai Commerce City signs a collaboration with Tencent Cloud to provide cloud, AI, and advanced tech solutions for registered companies, aiming to accelerate digital transformation and expand regional and…
A Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) delegation completed a four-state tour in the United States, expanding ties with government entities, businesses, universities, and economic development bodies across Florida, Michigan,…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts the United Arab Emirates’ economy to grow by 7.7% in 2027, marking it as one of the fastest-expanding and most efficient economies in the Gulf region. The IMF…
Oil prices fluctuated, with Brent near $106 and WTI near $94, amid signals of possible output increases and concerns over supply disruptions following major Saudi incidents. Analysts at Goldman Sachs raised…
Gold prices eased after hitting their highest level in over a week, as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data this week to gauge the Federal Reserve’s likely stance on future policy. Silver also slipped,…
3IQ Corp. reports that its UAE subsidiary 3IQ Middle East Ltd. has received a preliminary license approval (Category 4) from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The move follows a strategic partnership with…
DP World highlights that over 80% of global merchandise moves by sea, with containerized goods worth around $14 trillion. It identifies four structural shifts shaping production locations, shipping…
SMS, voicemail, call forwarding, missed-call alerts, and collect-call services have moved to the background for UAE mobile subscribers, amid a shift toward data packs and digital services. Results show…
Karem Shuaib, CEO of Al-Rozn for Investment Banking, cautions that while Abu Dhabi and Dubai equities benefit from solid earnings and cash flow, valuations are being affected by geopolitical developments and…
Bitcoin rose slightly above $82,000 amid ongoing market pressures from anticipated U.S. monetary policy and higher oil prices. Ethereum, Solana, and Ripple also edged higher, while investors weighed…
Saeed Al-Hajri and Lord Mervyn Davies chaired a high-level roundtable in London with UAE and UK business leaders to advance bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The discussions highlighted the UAE’s…
Egyptian gold prices edged up marginally in the morning, with local markets reflecting a recent global pullback in gold. Price movements varied by purity, and demand showed a gradual improvement, led more by…
NMDC Group announced the formal launch of its new self-propelled cutter suction dredger Abu Al-Bakhous, built for heavy-duty dredging, rock breaking, and deep navigation works. The vessel, built in China,…
The UAE participated in Gulf industrial committees and showcased capabilities to deepen regional industrial ties, promote advanced technology and AI-driven manufacturing, and expand UAE-Gulf industrial…
Bezos’s net worth rose by $87 billion to $368.5 billion as Blue Origin’s valuation jumped to $140 billion after a funding round. The surge places him second to Elon Musk, with Larry Page following. The…
New financial disclosures show Donald Trump’s August trades include notable investments in Meta and SpaceX debt, alongside substantial handling of other tech stocks. Within days of acquiring SpaceX bonds,…
The United States has paused the permanent-residency pathway for foreign workers at several tech companies, citing widespread misuse of the visa program. While noting concerns about multiple investigations,…
GlobalFoundries and TSMC announce a manufacturing agreement worth $2 billion, concentrating silicon interposer (packaging) production in the United States. The deal supports supply chains for advanced…
Mubadala Investment Company outlined its long-term investment approach and plans to strengthen its presence in Asian markets during the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore. The session covered…
Arab Gulf markets report that Dubai’s real estate registration fees (4%) yielded 15.2 billion dirhams for January–September 2026, based on total transactions of 380 billion dirhams. This marks the…
At the 16th Islamic finance conference in Dubai, S&P Global Ratings and DIFC discussed forecasts for 2026–2027. UAE credit is expected to grow about 10% annually, supported by strong corporate demand and…
Paramount Sky Dance has finalized a $110‑billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a new media and entertainment power under one umbrella. The merged entity combines film franchises like Harry…
Dubai’s real added value from wholesale and retail trade reached 50.9 billion dirhams in Q1 2026, up 2.6% year-on-year, accounting for about 22% of Dubai’s GDP. UAE-wide retail sales in 2025 rose 7%, with…
The World Bank expects the UAE economy to accelerate in 2027, with real GDP growth around 9.5% and per capita GDP growth near 8%. Inflation is forecast to ease to about 1.8% in 2027 from 2.7% in 2026. The…
Dubai’s housing market steadied through nine months of 2026, with rents broadly holding across areas as renters renew leases rather than move. Population growth and strong demand sustain this trend, with…
UAE investment activity is characterized by wide geographic spread and sector coverage, with outward FDI totaling 63.353 billion USD in 2025 and a cumulative outward investment stock of 402.729 billion USD by…
A UAE resort on Ras Al Khaimah's Al Marjan Island unveils Win Marina, a yacht harbor for 98 vessels with a 5-meter depth, connecting directly to Win Grand Marina experiences. The facility aims to be ready in…
Dubai International Airport topped the list of the world’s airports by scheduled international seats in October, providing 4.6 million outbound seats (9.2 million round trips), a 5.3% month-on-month rise. The…
The US president designated Jay Clayton to head a new White House AI task force aiming to keep the United States at the forefront of AI development while pledging to protect American interests and improve…
Most Gulf stock markets closed higher on Sunday, led by Saudi Arabia where investor enthusiasm returned amid stable oil prices and expectations of slower U.S. rate hikes. The Saudi index gained about 1.1%,…