Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded more than AED 4.27 billion (USD 1.16 billion) in property transactions during the first week of March, highlighting continued investor confidence in the emirate’s housing sector.
Abu Dhabi’s residential market continues to expand, with around 15,900 new homes scheduled for completion in 2026 following a record year for property sales.
Judan Financial Holding, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company (IHC), has acquired a 50.1% stake in US investment manager Alpha Wave Global as it expands its global asset management footprint.
There are many tough jobs out there. According to research conducted by the WellTory App, careers in leisure and hospitality are the toughest, followed by those in professional and business services.
The Oman Gateway Fund has raised USD 70 million through an initial public offering on the Muscat Securities Market, becoming the first mutual fund to be publicly listed in Oman.
Oman’s digital economy has reached an estimated RO 3 billion (USD 7.7 billion) between 2021 and 2024, highlighting the sector’s growing role in the country’s diversification strategy.
Kuwait’s property market recorded strong growth in February, with total transaction value rising 69.6% year-on-year to KD 615.83 million.
The United Arab Emirates and Japan have concluded negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking Japan’s first such deal with an Arab country.
For many years, families investing internationally defaulted to offshore holding structures. Companies and trusts were often established in familiar jurisdictions even when assets and decision-making sat elsewhere. That approach is now being questioned, particularly by families with growing exposure to Dubai.
Saudi Arabian Mining Company reported a strong financial performance in 2025, with net profit attributable to shareholders surging 156% to SAR 7.3 billion.
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