The United Arab Emirates aviation sector delivered record performance in 2025, with Dubai International Airport (DXB) handling 95.2 million passengers.

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.

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.

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ratified the agreement for a 785km electric high-speed railway connecting Riyadh and Doha.

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.

Mubadala Capital and U.S.-based TWG Global have agreed to acquire Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.2 billion.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have announced the launch of their first jointly established, private sector-led business body, marking a new phase in bilateral economic cooperation and GCC integration.

KKR has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi, underscoring growing confidence among US private equity firms in the emirate’s long-term investment environment.

Red Sea Global and Bunat Ventures have launched a dedicated artificial intelligence venture fund to support early- and growth-stage AI startups in Saudi Arabia, strengthening the Kingdom’s innovation and digital economy ecosystem.