Dubai Duty Free has surpassed AED 8bn in retail sales at Dubai International Airport for the first time in its 42-year history. The achievement continues a year of record-breaking performance, with nine out of 11 months setting new monthly sales records.
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has successfully completed an AED 6.1bn rights issue, which closed on 4 December 2025. The offering attracted exceptional demand, with total funded commitments exceeding AED 12bn from UAE, regional and international investors.
Dubai-based startup Halo AI has been named one of the winners of L’Oréal’s 2025 SAPMENA Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program, the region’s largest competition for beauty technology.
Mubadala Capital and KAIO have announced plans to explore tokenised access to Mubadala Capital’s private market investment strategies for qualified institutional and accredited investors.
Saudi Arabia has secured fifth place worldwide and the top position in the Arab region for AI sector growth, according to the Global AI Index.
Dubai Chambers has signed an MoU with Ahya Technologies to accelerate the adoption of ESG standards across the emirate’s business community.
Delegates from Abu Dhabi have concluded a visit to India and Singapore aimed at expanding economic ties and advancing partnerships across several high-growth sectors.
Black Hat Middle East and Africa 2025 has concluded in Riyadh, further cementing Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading global centre for cybersecurity.
The GCC is set for stronger economic performance in 2025, with momentum fuelled by structural reforms and rapid advances in digital technology, according to the World Bank’s latest Gulf Economic Update. The report forecasts growth of 4.8% for the UAE and 3.8% for Saudi Arabia, with Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait expected to expand between
DHL has expanded its presence in Dubai South with the opening of its Middle East and Africa Innovation Centre and a major investment in new logistics infrastructure.
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