Prestige One to debut waterfront Hilton Residences
Prestige One Developments has partnered with Hilton to introduce the first standalone waterfront Hilton Residences in the Middle East and Africa.
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Saudi fintech startups secure $2m investment
Thirteen Saudi fintech startups have attracted nearly $2m in investment interest at the Biban Forum 2025’s Investors Arena, an interactive platform connecting entrepreneurs with potential backers.
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UAE to invest $46bn in transport upgrades by 2030
The UAE will invest more than $46bn in national roads and transport projects by 2030 to reduce congestion and improve mobility. Federal road upgrades are expected to boost efficiency by 73% within five years.
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KSA-based WakeCap acquires Brazilian Trackfy
Saudi-based WakeCap has acquired Brazilian workforce safety and operations platform Trackfy, marking a significant expansion into the Latin American market.
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UAE hospital reaches top digital healthcare standard
Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai has become the UAE’s first healthcare facility to achieve the HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7 accreditation, the highest global benchmark for digital transformation in hospitals.
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Retirement, care and welfare for the elderly and vulnerable: what lessons can GCC nations learn from broken systems in developed economies?
In many developed Western economies, age-old commitments to state health and welfare, free at the point of use for all, are becoming increasingly unsustainable. Poor planning, shifting demographics, and the trend of elderly citizens living longer and demanding more complex care are all contributing to the significant burdens facing already failing healthcare and welfare systems.
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MENA M&A activity rises 23% in 2025 so far
M&A activity across the MENA region grew 23% year on year in the first nine months of 2025, reaching 649 deals worth $69.1bn. Of that number, the GCC accounted for 500 deals valued at $65.9bn.
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Dubai Chamber adds 53,838 new firms through Sept 2025
Dubai Chamber of Commerce reported solid performance during the first nine months of 2025, underscoring its role in driving economic growth and supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
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UAE leads EMEA in AI-driven productivity gains
Businesses in the UAE are reporting some of the strongest productivity gains from AI in the entire EMEA region, according to a new IBM study.
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Strong Q4 2025 growth for Dubai real estate
Dubai’s residential real estate market is expected to maintain steady momentum through Q4 2025, supported by population growth, visa accessibility, and developer diversification across mid-market and premium segments.