The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced the establishment of the Dubai Delivery Business Group, a new initiative aimed at supporting the growth and development of the emirate’s rapidly expanding delivery services sector.
Riyadh-based Lucidya has secured $30m in a Series B funding round, marking the largest AI-focused investment ever raised in the MENA region.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been ranked the world’s top two emerging data centre markets, according to a recent survey. The 2025 Global Data Center Market Comparison assessed 97 global markets across 20 key variables, including power availability, fibre connectivity, land pricing, and development pipeline. Abu Dhabi secured the top spot, with Dubai close behind
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Trade, has hosted a workshop focused on the role of the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) in boosting the local services export sector.
Saudi Arabia-based digital freight platform TruKKer secured $15m in private credit investment from Ruya Partners via its Ruya Private Capital I fund. The funding will support TruKKer’s expansion across regional markets and the advancement of its AI-enabled logistics platform.
UAE-based biotech startup BioSapien has extended its pre-Series A funding round to over $8m, with new investment from VC firm Globivest which joins existing investors including Global Ventures, Golden Gate Ventures, and Dara Holdings.
Takmeel Real Estate Development is entering a new phase with an ambitious $0.4bnproject pipeline set for 2025. The developer plans to launch flagship projects worth $150m in Dubai South and Al Barari, covering over 350,000 sq. ft. in high-growth areas known for natural landscapes and strong investment potential.
The UAE has reshaped its approach to corporate transparency over the past five years. It has adopted key international frameworks, brought disclosure rules into line with OECD expectations, and pushed through reforms that move it away from the old offshore model. These shifts affect how UAE structures are used for holding assets and running cross-border
Private jets are big business. The most recent estimates place the worldwide private jet market at USD 39.84 billion this year, a significant increase from USD 25.87 billion in 2021.
UAE regulatory bodies have issued a joint statement denying claims that golden visas are granted to digital currency investors.
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