ADGM assets surge 54% in H1 2026 as AI capital tops USD 100bn
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) posted a record first half of 2026, with assets under management jumping 54% year on year to extend an unbroken growth run stretching back to 2022.
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UAE climbs to world’s second-largest crypto hub with perfect tax score
The UAE has vaulted from fifth to second place in the Henley & Partners Crypto Adoption Index 2026, cementing its position as a leading global destination for digital asset investors.
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Real Estate
Dubai rental searches jump 44% over summer as tenants weigh affordability and lifestyle
Dubai rental searches surged 44% year-on-year between June and late August 2026, with Bayut data showing residents actively comparing communities across price points and lifestyle criteria rather than pausing activity over the summer.
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Abu Dhabi property transactions hit AED 155bn in eight months to surpass full-year 2025
Abu Dhabi's real estate market has recorded AED 155 billion in transactions through August 2026, already exceeding the AED 142 billion registered across all of 2025.
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Sukoon Takaful and Ajman Bank partner to expand Sharia-compliant insurance access
Sukoon Takaful and Ajman Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding to broaden customer access to Sharia-compliant Takaful products, combining the bank's distribution network with the insurer's product development capabilities.
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UAE bank credit growth hits 18% as foreign lending surges to AED 582bn
UAE bank lending is expanding at nearly three times the pace of Gulf peers, with gross credit reaching AED 2.76 trillion at end-June 2026 – up 18% year-on-year and 7% since December.
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China’s WeRide targets up to 10,000 robotaxis in Saudi Arabia by 2030
Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide is targeting a fleet of between 7,000 and 10,000 robotaxis in Saudi Arabia by the end of the decade, marking one of the most ambitious autonomous transport deployments in the GCC.
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UAE non-oil sector hits strongest growth since December 2024
The UAE's non-oil private sector accelerated sharply in August 2026, posting its fastest expansion in more than eight months as output, new orders, and business confidence all strengthened.
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Ras Al Khaimah property prices rise 6.5% in H1 2026 as 13,800 new homes enter pipeline
Ras Al Khaimah's residential property market recorded sustained annual price and rent growth in the first half of 2026, even as quarterly figures signal early moderation.
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Saudi Arabia launches unified tourism services platform with AI integration
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism has unveiled the Unified Tourism Services Platform, a centralised digital hub consolidating tourism licensing, compliance, investment, training and development services under a single interface.