Bahrain-based real estate developer Infracorp has officially launched sales for its latest residential development, California Residences. Located in Wadi Al Safa, Dubai, the $164m project features 370 units including apartments, villas, and townhouses designed around modern, community-focused living.
Abu Dhabi-based tech group G42 has announced a strategic partnership with US-based Liquid AI to focus on developing and commercialising private generative AI solutions globally, but with a strong emphasis on MENA and the Global South more broadly.
Founded in Hong Kong in 2022, Sthrive has grown from a content authoring tool into a full-scale AI workforce performance platform. After winning the China Tech Retail Award for its innovative content builder, the company introduced the first AI virtual coach for frontline staff in 2023, delivering real-time, personalised support without relying on HR.
Dubai-based real estate crowdfunding platform SmartCrowd has launched Flip, a fractional investment model that allows individuals to co-invest in high-end property renovations.
Emirates Properties Group has announced the launch of Azha Millennium Residences, a $95m mixed-use development in Jumeirah Village Triangle. The project will feature 196 branded apartments and retail spaces and is scheduled for completion in the final quarter of 2027.
It’s been a noisy year for global markets. Stock prices have moved sharply in both directions, and headlines have been dominated by tariffs, inflation targets and shifting interest rates. Through all these ups and downs, UK property has kept moving steadily forward. House prices are rising, rents continue to climb, and mortgage rates are beginning
The World Bank has projected that economic growth in GCC countries will rise to 3.2% in 2025, with 4.5% in 2026 and 4.8% in 2027. The latest Global Economic Prospects report also highlights a regional rebound in the wider MENA region.
Abu Dhabi has introduced revised real estate regulations aimed at creating a more adaptable and investor-friendly environment. The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced the changes as part of the emirate’s broader strategy to position itself as a global hub for property investment.
The UAE’s legal technology landscape received another boost with local startup Qanooni raising $2m in a pre-seed funding round. Qanooni is developing an AI-powered platform designed to enhance legal workflows by integrating seamlessly with tools like Microsoft Outlook and Word.
Sundeep Sahni and Nadin Karadag founded Valeo Health in 2021 to close a critical gap in healthcare – one they had both experienced firsthand. As an AI-driven health-tech company, Valeo Health delivers personalised, preventive care directly to users’ homes, combining on-demand health services, tailored treatment plans and ongoing monitoring, all through a seamless digital experience.
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