The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre is overseeing a capital investment portfolio worth more than AED 200 billion across over 600 ongoing projects spanning housing, transportation, healthcare, education, and tourism.

Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has issued new guidance directing virtual asset businesses to adopt more sophisticated, data-driven approaches to assessing financial crime risks, with particular emphasis on exposure to high-risk jurisdictions under FATF standards.

The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the country's first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, introducing a Sharia-compliant investment instrument that allows individuals and families to participate directly in government-backed investments through an IPO-style subscription framework.

Amanat Holdings has acquired the remaining 10.03% stake in Cambridge Health Group for AED 105 million, completing 100% ownership of the GCC's leading post-acute and rehabilitative care provider.

Al-Mukhtas Al-Sehhi Medical, the 51%-owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Specialized Medical Company (SMC Healthcare), has been awarded a SAR 3.8 billion (USD 1 billion) contract by the Kingdom's Ministry of Health to manage and operate the SABIC Behavioral Care Specialist Hospital.

Dubizzle Group has announced a strategic partnership and investment in Tern, a UAE-based rental rewards platform, through its venture capital arm Dubizzle Group Ventures.

Revolut has received stored value facilities and retail payment services (Category II) licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), completing its regulatory authorisation process following in-principle approval granted in September 2025.

Sharjah's 102 hotels welcomed 2.1 million guests in 2025, a 22% increase on the previous year, according to real estate advisory firm Cavendish Maxwell.