Saudi Arabia launches USD 2.1bn Jeddah mega housing project
Saudi Arabia has unveiled Jawharat Al Arous, a SAR 8 billion (USD 2.1 billion) private sector residential development in Jeddah spanning 107 million sq m.
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Dubai removes property floor for investor visas
Dubai Land Department has removed the AED 750,000 minimum property threshold for two-year investor residency visas, allowing any sole property owner to qualify.
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The UAE has given us everything – can it now give us forever?
Living in Dubai has been one of the great chapters of my family's life. The UAE gave us something genuinely rare: a safe, open environment to raise children, build a career, and put down real roots in a community that, despite drawing people from every corner of the world, feels remarkably cohesive. For all the
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How Dubai’s financial sector is responding to instability in the Middle East
The joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on 28 February 2026 reshaped the operational environment for Gulf financial centres overnight. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s assassination in the opening wave, followed by Iran’s retaliatory strikes across the region, created conditions where geopolitical headlines move currencies within hours. Dubai’s banks and capital markets operate in
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DIFC new firm registrations jump 62% in Q1 2026
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) recorded 775 new firm registrations in Q1 2026, up 62% year-on-year, reinforcing its position as a leading global financial hub.
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Sharjah launches AED 1,000 instant industrial license
Sharjah Economic Development Department has introduced an instant industrial license priced at AED 1,000 to accelerate manufacturing setup and reduce entry barriers for investors.
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Dubai logs AED377m Naïa Island plot sale
A 52,866 sq ft beachfront plot on Naïa Island sold for AED377 million, marking one of Dubai’s largest single residential land deals and the second-highest transaction of 2026.
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UAE to exit OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1
The United Arab Emirates will exit OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, following a review of national production policy and future capacity.
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Creative Zone partners with RAKEZ and Mashreq NEO BIZ to launch Young Entrepreneurs’ Business Setup Program
An industry-first initiative led by Creative Zone, bringing key partners together to make business setup easier, more accessible, and more rewarding for first-time founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Creative Zone, in collaboration with RAKEZ and Mashreq NEO BIZ, has launched the Young Entrepreneurs’ Business Setup Program, a UAE-based initiative that supports aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, and
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Nakheel awards AED 3.5bn Palm Jebel Ali villa contracts
Nakheel, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded over AED 3.5 billion in contracts to build 544 villas on Palm Jebel Ali.