UAE authorities deny golden visas for crypto investors
UAE regulatory bodies have issued a joint statement denying claims that golden visas are granted to digital currency investors.
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Economy
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ADIB mobilises $4.7bn in sustainable finance
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has mobilised $4.7bn in sustainable finance by the end of 2024, advancing toward its $16bn target by 2030. The update was detailed in ADIB’s 2024 Sustainability Report, which outlines progress on ESG governance, climate alignment, and inclusive growth aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy. The report marks a
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Solopreneurs in Dubai: Why the UAE is the global capital for one-person businesses
If you run a business entirely on your own, do everything from strategy to execution, and prizes independence, then you may be a solopreneur. And whether you remain a solopreneur for your entire career or eventually branch out into entrepreneurship, the business landscape of the UAE has been carefully curated to provide the ultimate launch
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Real Estate
Dubai facilitating first-time home buyers
Dubai has launched a major initiative to support first-time homeownership through a new programme developed by the Dubai Land Department and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
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Dubai launches training for family business leaders
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses has launched the first 2025 cycle of its Next-Gen Family Businesses Training Programme, aimed at equipping future family business leaders with essential skills in leadership, governance, and entrepreneurship.
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Real Estate
Dubai property sales hit record $50bn in Q2 2025
Dubai’s real estate market reached a new milestone in Q2 2025, posting its strongest quarter on record with $50bnin sales transactions. This marks a 49% jump in value and a 22% increase in transaction volume compared to Q2 2024, with 53,252 deals recorded.
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World Bank projects steady growth for GCC in 2025
The GCC is expected to see moderate economic growth in 2025, with the World Bank forecasting a regional average of 3.2%, rising to 4.5% in 2026.
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ADX foreign investment surges 99.5% in H1 2025
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) recorded a 99.5% year-on-year increase in foreign net investment, reaching $3.7bn in the first half of 2025, up from $1.86bn during the same period in 2024.
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Dubai explores blockchain for virtual real estate
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed an agreement with Crypto.com to explore blockchain technology and virtual real estate investments. The partnership aims to create a secure digital environment for virtual asset transactions and enable the use of digital currencies in real estate.
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How agentic AI will help marketers, not replace them
It’s clear that marketing is at a turning point. As AI changes from passive prompt-following assistants to active agents, marketers who fail to adapt may well find themselves left behind. To be clear: this isn’t just about greater efficiencies, it’s about a fundamental shift in how work is done.