Dubai Land Department records AED 14bn in week of September 14-18 2026
Dubai's real estate market logged AED 14.04bn in total transactions for the week of September 14-18, according to Dubai Land Department data.
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QIA launches Doha Investment division to supercharge domestic economy
Qatar's sovereign wealth fund has unveiled a dedicated domestic investment arm, marking a significant strategic pivot for an institution historically focused on deploying capital abroad.
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AED 6bn THE WADI community launches on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
Cosmo Developments, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi's Flag Holding Group and Reportage Group, has launched THE WADI, a mixed-use residential project on Yas Island carrying an estimated investment of AED 6 billion.
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Nakheel awards AED 800m contract for 537 homes at Dubai Islands
Nakheel, operating under the Dubai Holding umbrella, has awarded a main construction contract valued at more than AED 800 million for phases one and three of Bay Grove Residences at Dubai Islands.
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Qatar opens e-commerce licensing across 194 business activities
Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a dedicated e-commerce license framework under Decision No. 25 of 2026, enabling entrepreneurs to conduct approved commercial activities digitally through their own websites.
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ATM 2026 closes with 16% growth as Gulf airlines signal network recovery
Arabian Travel Market 2026 closed in Dubai on September 17 with a 16% year-on-year rise in participation, as Gulf travel's recovery from seven months of regional disruption gathered momentum.
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Dubai greenlights 80km, 12-lane corridor linking Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
Dubai has approved the New Fourth Corridor, an 80km road project running from Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi to Al Shanouf Road in Sharjah.
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UAE Central Bank raises base rate to 3.9% as Fed hike triggers policy shift
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has increased its Base Rate by 25 basis points, moving from 3.65% to 3.9%, effective Thursday 17 September.
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SAR 2.8bn Medina mixed-use project targets foreign Muslim buyers
Three Saudi companies have formed a private real estate fund to deliver a SAR 2.8 billion (USD 746 million) mixed-use development within Knowledge Economic City (KEC) in Medina, with non-Saudi buyers squarely in their sights.
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Emaar Hospitality maps regional hotels and leisure expansion
Emaar Hospitality Group used the Arabian Travel Market 2026, which opened in Dubai on September 14, to showcase a broadening development pipeline spanning hotels, branded residences, golf, wellness and dining across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.