Business & Economy
Mastercard predicts AI, digital ID and crypto to reshape payments in 2026
Payments are set for a major transformation in 2026, according to new research from Mastercard, which says advances…
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Real Estate
Dubai real estate: Imtiaz launches $272m The Symphony with Zaha Hadid Architects in major Meydan project
Dubai-based real estate developer Imtiaz Developments has launched The Symphony by Imtiaz, a AED1bn ($272m) mixed-use landmark designed…
Business & Economy
ADGM posts 48% AUM surge and strong Q3 growth as entities pass 11,900 licences
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, reported strong Q3 2025 results, reinforcing…
Real Estate
Dubai real estate records $12.47bn in November transactions as off-plan market leads activity
The Dubai real estate market recorded AED45.79bn ($12.47bn) in transactions across 17,777 deals in November 2025, according to…
UAE News
Dubai to tokenise gold and diamonds under DMCC–VARA partnership
Dubai’s DMCC and the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VAR A) are joining forces to pilot the tokenisation…
Business & Economy
UAE residents can invest in Retail Sukuk from $1,089 with Emirates Islamic app
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has strengthened its Retail Sukuk initiative by signing a new agreement with…
Real Estate
Sharjah slashes real estate transaction fees for ACRES 2026 to boost investment
The decision was approved by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of…
Middle East
Crackdown on Palestinian civil society is reaching alarming levels, warns UN human rights office
Israeli security forces raided the organisation’s offices in Ramallah and Hebron on 1 December, vandalising property and detaining staff. According to OHCHR,…
Business & Economy
Aldar, Mubadala Capital JV to bridge regional opportunities with international capital
Aldar and Mubadala Capital are joining hands to launch Aldar Capital, an investment management platform that will provide…
Real Estate
Dubai real estate: $245m Franck Muller Yachting branded real estate development sold out breaking ground
Dubai branded luxury real estate continues to attract investors, with London Gate and Franck Muller announcing the complete…