ADX foreign investment surges 99.5% in H1 2025
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) recorded a 99.5% year-on-year increase in foreign net investment, reaching $3.7bn in the first half of 2025, up from $1.86bn during the same period in 2024.
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Dubai explores blockchain for virtual real estate
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed an agreement with Crypto.com to explore blockchain technology and virtual real estate investments. The partnership aims to create a secure digital environment for virtual asset transactions and enable the use of digital currencies in real estate.
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Jadwa leads $50m investment in KSA PetroApp
Jadwa Investment has led a $50m funding round in PetroApp, a leading Saudi Arabia-based fuel management platform.
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Decentralised finance startup secures $100m from UAE
The decentralised finance (DeFi) platform World Liberty Financial that is linked to President Trump has secured a $100m investment from the UAE’s Aqua1 Fund. The funding marks a significant boost for the startup’s growth plans in the Web3 finance space.
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PwC Middle East welcomes 62 new partners
PwC Middle East has announced the addition of 62 new partners across the region, underscoring its commitment to investing in talent and expanding leadership capabilities.
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QBS Software acquires EMT Dubai
QBS Software has announced the acquisition of cybersecurity specialist EMT Dubai. The deal expands QBS’s presence across the Gulf and Middle East, accelerating its goal to reach $1bn in annual revenues.
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New real estate programme for Emirati citizens
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that Emirati citizens can now register online for the ‘Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme’. DLD encourages developers and brokers who missed earlier phases to contribute proposals supporting the programme’s goals, emphasising public-private collaboration to build a sustainable real estate ecosystem. The initiative has attracted strong interest since its launch,
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Abu Dhabi’s population surged 7.5% in 2024
New data from the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) show Abu Dhabi’s population grew by 7.5% in 2024, reaching 4,135,985 people. Over the past decade, the emirate’s population has surged by 51%, up from 2.7 million in 2014.
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New boost for Saudi digital transformation
Saudi-based Ejada Systems has partnered with Huawei to accelerate the KSA’s digital transformation through AI.
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Dubai Chamber explores global expansion
Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently held an ‘In Focus’ session to guide Dubai-based companies on expanding into Armenia, Georgia, Malaysia, and Cambodia. The event attracted over 160 participants and provided detailed insights into trade and investment prospects and strategies for sustainable growth in these markets.