When geopolitical tensions rise, inflation shifts direction, or interest rates begin moving unpredictably, the tone of global investment conversations quickly changes. Capital rarely disappears during these moments. What changes instead is the level of scrutiny behind each decision.
Group Amana has been awarded a contract by DP World to develop a multi-tenant warehouse facility at JAFZA in Dubai.
Retal Urban Development Company has signed a USD 800 million agreement with Omani authorities to develop three neighbourhoods within Sultan Haitham City, the sultanate’s largest urban development project.
Eagle Hills has signed a memorandum of understanding with Awqaf Abu Dhabi to develop a AED1 billion commercial project supporting the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative.
Sharjah’s property market recorded strong momentum during Ramadan 2026, with total transactions reaching AED 4.6 billion, marking a 71.8% increase year-on-year.
The Central Bank of the UAE has introduced a comprehensive “resilience package” to support the banking sector and wider economy amid ongoing regional uncertainty.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the first phase of its Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentives Programme, offering businesses tax credits of up to 50% on qualifying R&D expenditure, capped at AED 5 million.
Security in the Gulf is often framed in terms of exposure. The region sits near contested waterways, rival powers, and active conflict zones. Yet by domestic measures – violent crime rates, public order, fiscal reserves, and institutional continuity – the GCC states rank among the most secure operating environments globally. That contrast is deliberate.
Vision Hospitality, the parent company of McGettigan’s, is acquiring Bla Bla Dubai as it expands its footprint across the UAE’s nightlife and leisure sector.
Saudi Industrial Investment Group is developing a USD 370 million bio-protein facility in Jubail Industrial City to support the growth of Saudi Arabia’s aquaculture sector.
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