Ajman records AED 1.06 bn in real estate valuations in January 2026
Ajman recorded AED 1.06 billion in total real estate valuation transactions in January 2026, reflecting steady activity across commercial, residential and industrial segments.
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What top CMOs at large companies actually do
The title “Chief Marketing Officer” understates the role’s responsibilities. In large organisations, marketing leadership has expanded quietly but decisively, extending far beyond campaigns, channels, and brand stewardship, while the language used to describe the role has remained largely unchanged.
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Saudi mining licenses jump 220% in 2025 as investment tops SAR 44bn
Saudi Arabia recorded a 220% increase in new mining exploitation licences in 2025, underscoring accelerating momentum in the Kingdom’s push to develop the sector as a core pillar of economic diversification.
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Qatar implements 15% minimum tax for large multinational enterprises
Qatar has begun implementing a 15% minimum effective tax rate on large multinational enterprises under the OECD’s Pillar Two framework.
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UAE aviation hits record highs as DXB targets 99.5m passengers in 2026
The United Arab Emirates aviation sector delivered record performance in 2025, with Dubai International Airport (DXB) handling 95.2 million passengers.
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AD Ports posts 19% profit increase on record AED 20.8bn revenue in 2025
AD Ports Group reported a 19% rise in full-year 2025 net profit, as revenue climbed to a record AED 20.8 billion, driven by growth across its ports, maritime, shipping and economic zones businesses.
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IHC to launch Judan Financial with $237bn in assets under management
Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company (IHC) will establish Judan Financial Holding, a new AI-enabled financial services platform overseeing more than Dh870 billion ($237 billion) in assets under management.
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UAE VR market set to reach AED 1.6bn as real estate drives growth
The United Arab Emirates immersive virtual reality market is projected to grow to AED 1.6 billion by 2030, up from AED 366 million in 2024, as adoption accelerates across sectors led by real estate.
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Saudi Arabia ratifies 785km high-speed rail link between Riyadh and Doha
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ratified the agreement for a 785km electric high-speed railway connecting Riyadh and Doha.
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DEWA raises Empower stake to 80% in premium transaction
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has increased its ownership in Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) from 56% to 80%, acquiring a 24% stake from Emirates Power Investment.