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Oman’s public revenue rises 13% in H1 2026

Oman's public revenues climbed 13% year-on-year to OMR 6.602 billion in the first half of 2026, up from OMR 5.839 billion in the same period of 2025, driven by stronger hydrocarbon performance.

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ADX-listed companies post 38% profit growth in H1 2026

Companies listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange posted a 38% year-on-year rise in aggregate profits during the first half of 2026, with 100 of 101 actively traded firms submitting audited financial statements within the required 45-day window – a 99% compliance rate.

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Dubai real estate completes 104 projects worth AED 111bn in H1 2026

Dubai's real estate sector completed 104 projects in the first half of 2026, a 38.7% jump from 75 in the same period last year, according to Dubai Land Department data.

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Dubai on track for highest home deliveries since 2008

Dubai's residential market is set to complete approximately 55,600 units in 2026 – the highest annual handover volume since 2008 – with around 32,000 of those expected in the second half of the year

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UAE listed developers post 24% profit surge in H1 2026

Combined net profits of nine listed UAE real estate developers rose 24% year-on-year to AED 21.88 billion in the first half of 2026, from AED 17.62 billion in the same period of 2025.

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Abu Dhabi residential sales triple to AED 70.4bn in H1 2026

Abu Dhabi's residential property market posted a near-tripling of sales value in the first half of 2026, reaching AED 70.4 billion, with off-plan transactions accounting for 89% of sales value and 82% of all deals.

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News Startup

Oraseya Capital and NQubator sign MoU to strengthen UAE early-stage tech pipeline

Oraseya Capital has signed a memorandum of understanding with NQubator to build a structured framework for identifying, developing, and channelling investment-ready startups into Dubai's venture capital ecosystem.

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Opinion

What business owners should be watching in a volatile Gulf economy

Any business owner in the Gulf will tell you there’s no shortage of economic information out there. Headlines, research papers, analyst notes, online commentary: the output is relentless.

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Opinion

Building the future as Chinese factories reshape UAE industry

For years, the UAE has been known as the gateway between East and West. It is the place where goods arrive, are redistributed, and move efficiently into markets across the Middle East, Africa and beyond. That role remains as important as ever, but something more significant is happening beneath the surface.

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Economy News

UAE banking sector assets hit AED 5.3tn as CBUAE stability report flags system strength

The Central Bank of the UAE's Financial Stability Report 2025 confirms the banking sector expanded total assets by 17.1% to AED 5.3 trillion by end-2025, with the loan portfolio growing 17.8% on the back of increased domestic lending to retail customers and private-sector businesses.

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