Canva will establish its regional headquarters in Dubai following an agreement with the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a hub for global technology companies.
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) recorded a landmark year in 2025, adding a record 1,924 new companies and lifting the total number of active firms to 8,844.
Saudi Arabia has executed the world’s first sovereign-native tokenised property title deed, marking a major milestone in real estate and capital markets digitisation.
Capital markets across the Middle East and North Africa raised AED 6.24 billion from 10 initial public offerings in the final quarter of 2025.
The United Arab Emirates ranked second globally for announced greenfield foreign direct investment projects in 2025.
Dubai’s real estate market recorded Dh111 billion in transactions in January 2026, signalling strong early-year momentum following a landmark performance in 2025.
Dubai-based Qadi has partnered with Core42 to deliver the region’s first sovereign regulatory compliance platform, strengthening how UAE-based firms manage legal and regulatory workflows using AI.
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Qatar will introduce a 10-year residency programme aimed at entrepreneurs and senior executives, as part of broader efforts to attract global talent and investment.
Abu Dhabi has unveiled a major restructuring of its sovereign investment landscape with the merger of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ) into the newly established L’IMAD Holding Company.
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