Early detection works – healthcare systems just don’t prioritise it
We wouldn’t dream of skipping an annual car service, knowing that catching a small mechanical rattle now could save us from a breakdown later.
Opinion
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Real Estate
Aldar secures USD 1bn from Apollo as profit and sales surge
Aldar Properties has raised USD 1 billion through subordinated hybrid notes issued to Apollo Global Management, taking Apollo’s total investment in the developer to USD 2.9 billion since 2022.
News
Mashreq launches USD 500 m AT1 bond in first UAE bank capital deal of 2026
Mashreq has opened the UAE banking capital markets for 2026 with a USD 500 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bond, attracting strong global investor demand.
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UAE and Bahrain launch pilot “One-Point” air travel system for citizens
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have launched the pilot phase of the One-Point Air Travelers project, enabling citizens to complete entry procedures at their airport of departure.
Economy
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Oman’s economic zones attract USD 3.6 bn in new investment, create 4,467 jobs in 2025
Oman recorded more than USD 3.6 billion in new investment across its free zones, industrial cities and special economic zones in 2025.
Opinion
The Gulf’s late entry into the automotive industry is, actually, perfect timing
For more than a century, the global automotive industry has followed a relatively stable geographic logic. Engineering leadership sat in Europe and Japan, large-scale manufacturing migrated across Asia, and consumption was anchored in North America, China, and Europe.
News
Mwani Qatar and Saudi Mawani sign MoU to boost maritime cooperation
Mwani Qatar and Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have signed a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding to deepen collaboration across maritime transport, logistics, digital systems and investment.
News
botim Money expands precious metals suite with digital silver in UAE
botim has launched digital silver investing through its botim Money ‘Invest’ feature, enabling eligible users in the United Arab Emirates to buy, sell and manage fractional silver holdings from as little as AED 10 via the app.
News
talabat posts robust 2025 growth, earmarks USD 100m investment for 2026
talabat reported strong financial results for 2025, with gross merchandise value rising 28% at constant currency to USD 9.5 billion and revenue increasing 33% to USD 3.9 billion.
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Real Estate
Ajman records AED 1.06 bn in real estate valuations in January 2026
Ajman recorded AED 1.06 billion in total real estate valuation transactions in January 2026, reflecting steady activity across commercial, residential and industrial segments.