UAE Capital Market Authority abolishes 15 fees in drive to reduce regulatory burden
The UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) has eliminated 15 fees following a comprehensive review of its fee framework, with the board-approved decision aimed
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Aldar’s Yas Point launch generates AED 1.5bn as first-time buyers drive 84% of sales
Abu Dhabi developer Aldar Properties has recorded AED 1.5 billion in sales from the launch of The Canopies, a six-building apartment community within
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GCC defies regional tensions as USD 18bn in mega private capital deals closes
Two landmark private capital transactions totalling approximately USD 18 billion closed in the same week, underscoring the resilience of long-term investor appetite in
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Waha Capital H1 net profit surges 62% to AED 338m
Abu Dhabi-based Waha Capital PJSC posted a net profit of AED 338 million for the first half of 2026, a 62% year-on-year increase,
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Nasdaq Dubai records AED 50.68bn in fixed-income listings across 33 H1 issuances
Nasdaq Dubai logged 33 new fixed-income listings totalling AED 50.68 billion in the first half of 2026, with UAE-based issuers accounting for 57%
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DAE becomes world’s third-largest aircraft lessor
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has closed its USD 9 billion acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance, vaulting the Dubai-based company to third place among the
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Dubai Investments takes full ownership of Clemenceau Medical Center Dubai
Dubai Investments PJSC has acquired the remaining 80% stake in Clemenceau Medical Center Dubai (CMC Dubai), raising its holding from 20% to 100%
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Emirati investors contribute AED 14.9bn as Sharjah real estate tops AED 29.5bn in H1 2026
UAE nationals dominated Sharjah's property market in the first half of 2026, investing AED 14.9 billion across 22,599 properties to account for 50.6%
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DIFC new company registrations surge 30% to exceed 10,000 active firms
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) recorded a 30% increase in new company registrations in the 12 months to end-June 2026, attracting 2,318
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Dubai DET and Julius Baer sign strategic alliance to attract global private wealth
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has entered a strategic agreement with Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd., leveraging