Saudi Arabia's Real Estate General Authority has launched the Saudi Properties portal, the official digital platform enabling foreign investors, residents, and companies to apply for property ownership under the Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law, which came into force in January 2026.
AD Ports Group has acquired an additional 30% stake in Global Feeder Shipping (GFS) for AED 1.1 billion, lifting its total ownership in the Dubai-based container feeder line to 81%.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is implementing an AI-driven proactive model for tax administration, aligned with the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, using artificial intelligence for data analysis, risk assessment, and process automation.
Cityscape Global 2026 has launched Capitals by Cityscape Global, a new platform designed to connect global investors with developers, masterplans, and investment opportunities across Saudi Arabia and international markets.
Dubai has retained its position as the world's leading destination for greenfield foreign direct investment for the fifth straight year, attracting 1,253 announced projects in 2025, a 10.5% increase on 2024, according to the fDi Markets database.
Abu Dhabi recorded a 21% year-on-year increase in new economic licenses during the first quarter of 2026, according to the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority, with active licenses across the emirate up 12% over the same period.
NEOM Deputy CEO Rayyan Fayez has identified the Saudi giga-project's enabling infrastructure – spanning energy, water, digital connectivity, and investment incentives – as a core driver attracting third-party capital, speaking at FII Priority Europe 2026.
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.
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