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.
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.
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.
Dubai Holding Real Estate subsidiary Meraas has launched Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers, a new residential development in central Dubai.
Reolink, a global leader in smart security technology, has officially launched in the Middle East through strategic partnerships with Trigon Gulf in the UAE and AAMAAL in Saudi Arabia and Oman.
Abu Dhabi-based live events company Ethara has unveiled the UAE’s first dedicated sports entrepreneurship incubator, the Ethara 1TW Innovation Hub (E1H).
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) recorded a 33% year-on-year increase in assets under management during Q1 2025, reflecting strong investor confidence and the continued success of its strategic initiatives.
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