Vision Hospitality acquires Bla Bla Dubai in expansion move
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.
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Saudi to build USD 370m bio-protein plant in Jubail
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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Real Estate
Drake & Scull revenue more than doubles to AED 224m
Drake & Scull International reported strong growth in 2025, with revenue rising 116% year-on-year to AED 224 million (USD 61 million), driven by accelerating project execution and order book conversion across key markets.
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Majid Al Futtaim profit jumps 41% to AED 3.6bn in FY25
Majid Al Futtaim Holding reported strong financial performance in FY2025, with net profit rising 41% year-on-year to AED 3.6 billion (USD 980 million), supported by growth across its malls, hotels, real estate and e-commerce divisions.
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S&P affirms Ras Al Khaimah ‘A’ rating with stable outlook
S&P Global has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah’s long-term and short-term credit ratings at ‘A/A-1’ with a stable outlook, citing prudent fiscal management and strong financial buffers that are expected to support economic stability over the next two to three years.
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Manchester City Yas Residences records USD 1.6bn sales in 72 hours
Ohana Development has reported record demand for its Manchester City Yas Residences project in Abu Dhabi, generating AED 6 billion (USD 1.63 billion) in sales within 72 hours of launch.
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Beyond the tray: How catering shapes the healthcare experience in Dubai
In Dubai's competitive private healthcare market, where local and international patients choose between, what are essentially, clinically equivalent facilities, the differentiator is no longer what care is delivered, it's how it feels to receive it.
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Qatar real estate deals reach USD 744m in February
Qatar’s property market recorded strong momentum in February 2026, with total real estate transactions reaching QR 2.709 billion (USD 744 million) across 508 deals.
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ADIA backs private credit firm Dignari with new investment
A unit of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has invested in Hong Kong-based private credit manager Dignari Capital Partners, committing capital to its Asia Pacific Developed Markets Private Credit Strategy.
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Arada awards AED 2 billon in contracts for Aljada as sales surge
Arada has awarded two construction contracts worth AED 2 billion for new residential blocks within its flagship Aljada development in Sharjah, as demand for homes across its projects continues to accelerate.