Amazon UAE, 7X partner for green last-mile delivery
Amazon UAE has announced a strategic partnership with 7X, a UAE-based holding group specialising in trade, transport, and logistics, to accelerate sustainable last-mile delivery across the country.
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Indian firms boost Dubai Chamber growth in Q1 2025
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce reported a surge in new member companies during Q1 2025, with Indian-owned businesses topping the list. A total of 4,543 Indian companies joined the Chamber, reflecting a 4.4% year-over-year growth and reinforcing India’s position as Dubai’s largest foreign business community. Pakistan ranked second with 2,154 new members, followed by Egypt
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UAE startups lead MENA with $86.7m funding in May
The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a regional startup hub, with $86.7m raised across 14 deals in May. This figure accounted for a major share of the $289m secured across the MENA region during the month which itself was a 25% increase from April.
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Dubai reports $23.4bn in Q1 2025 exports
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce announced that member exports and re-exports reached $23.4bnin Q1 2025, marking a 16.8% year-over-year growth.
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Real Estate
DLD sets record with tokenised real estate project
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the instant sell-out of its second tokenised property on the PRYPCO Mint platform. The project was fully funded in less than two minutes, drawing 149 investors representing 35 different nationalities.
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Dubai Metro Blue Line to boost real estate market
Dubai’s real estate market is expected to see a major boost thanks to the Dubai Metro Blue Line. As outlined in the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, the line will span 30km and 14 stations, connecting nine key districts which are home to one million residents.
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MENA launch for AI-driven business platform
Zoho Corp has launched Zia Hubs across MENA, introducing an AI-driven feature within its WorkDrive platform to help businesses unlock insights from unstructured data.
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UAE construction market to exceed $52.7bn by 2030
The UAE’s construction market is projected to surpass $52.7bn by 2030, driven by strong government investment, economic diversification, and a rising population.
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Real Estate
Summer uptick for UAE property market?
Summer has emerged as a key season for real estate activity, particularly in Dubai, where investors are eyeing locations that offer long-term value, strategic vision, and seasonal appeal.
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What does proptech mean for the Dubai real estate market?
For years now, the Dubai real estate market has attracted investors from around the world and – like so much of the emirate – is increasingly powered by cutting-edge tech. Enter property technology, or proptech.