Abu Dhabi has introduced revised real estate regulations aimed at creating a more adaptable and investor-friendly environment. The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced the changes as part of the emirate’s broader strategy to position itself as a global hub for property investment.
The UAE’s legal technology landscape received another boost with local startup Qanooni raising $2m in a pre-seed funding round. Qanooni is developing an AI-powered platform designed to enhance legal workflows by integrating seamlessly with tools like Microsoft Outlook and Word.
Sundeep Sahni and Nadin Karadag founded Valeo Health in 2021 to close a critical gap in healthcare – one they had both experienced firsthand. As an AI-driven health-tech company, Valeo Health delivers personalised, preventive care directly to users’ homes, combining on-demand health services, tailored treatment plans and ongoing monitoring, all through a seamless digital experience.
Dubai Holding Real Estate subsidiary Meraas has launched Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers, a new residential development in central Dubai.
Reolink, a global leader in smart security technology, has officially launched in the Middle East through strategic partnerships with Trigon Gulf in the UAE and AAMAAL in Saudi Arabia and Oman.
Abu Dhabi-based live events company Ethara has unveiled the UAE’s first dedicated sports entrepreneurship incubator, the Ethara 1TW Innovation Hub (E1H).
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) recorded a 33% year-on-year increase in assets under management during Q1 2025, reflecting strong investor confidence and the continued success of its strategic initiatives.
The idea of gamification in diabetes management has been around since Merck developed the Type 2 Travelers Project back in 2013. However, low user retention has bedevilled many smart-phone diabetes apps. Meanwhile, incidence of the disease is predicted to keep growing, with a prevalence of over 12% in adult populations by 2040.
Tourism spending across the Middle East is set to increase to nearly $350bn by 2030, according to new projections released in the ATM Travel Trends Report 2025.
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has announced a new collaboration with Inovartic Investment to accelerate the growth of the UAE’s gaming sector. The initiative aims to support emerging game developers through a combination of incubation, expert training, and financial backing.
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