UAE construction market to exceed $52.7bn by 2030
The UAE’s construction market is projected to surpass $52.7bn by 2030, driven by strong government investment, economic diversification, and a rising population.
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Real Estate
Summer uptick for UAE property market?
Summer has emerged as a key season for real estate activity, particularly in Dubai, where investors are eyeing locations that offer long-term value, strategic vision, and seasonal appeal.
Opinion
What does proptech mean for the Dubai real estate market?
For years now, the Dubai real estate market has attracted investors from around the world and – like so much of the emirate – is increasingly powered by cutting-edge tech. Enter property technology, or proptech.
Opinion
Video marketing in 2025: What smart marketers know
Video marketing is moving fast, and all too often, when brands feel they have caught up with the latest platform or format, everything seems to shift once again. The pace of change can be daunting.
Opinion
Remote control: The role of POA in Dubai business and investment
As a hub for business and investment, Dubai attracts entrepreneurs, investors and families from around the world. Many base their assets or operations here while spending much of their time abroad. But handling transactions or managing affairs from overseas isn’t always practical.
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Bahrain, UK sign $2.7bn sustainability deal
Bahrain and the UK have signed a second Strategic Investment and Collaboration Partnership (SIP2), securing a $2.7bn investment from Bahrain’s private sector into the UK.
Economy
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UAE sees FDI hit $45.5bn in 2024
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the UAE soared to $45.5bn in 2024, marking a 48% increase from the previous year, according to a new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Economy
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Google contributed $5.9bn to UAE economy in 2024
Google contributed over $5.9bn to the UAE economy in 2024 with its AI-powered tools enhancing productivity across businesses and individuals, while supporting the nation’s digital transformation. The Android and Google Play ecosystem supported 30,000 local jobs, reflecting Google’s broader impact on employment, innovation, and entrepreneurship and its role in supporting the UAE’s ambition to become
Entrepreneur
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Startup
UAE’s SaturnX raises $3m
UAE-based stablecoin startup SaturnX has secured $3m in seed funding to fuel its expansion into Southeast Asia. The round was led by White Star Capital with backing from multiple institutional investors. Founded in 2024, SaturnX provides an API platform for B2B money transmitters and financial services, enabling seamless digital dollar transfers. The startup has already
Opinion
The use of AI in therapy – what are the business opportunities?
Over a relatively short time, AI has found its way into many aspects of our lives. One area that is experiencing a major transformation is therapy, and mental-health care more broadly. This month, AI Healthcare Week 2025 took place in Dubai, highlighting how AI is reshaping mental health care, especially within the UAE.