The digital transformation of Dubai’s real estate sector reached a new milestone as Riazul Islam Fihan, founder and CEO of Desert Rise and Rover Cyber, was conferred with the Visionary Excellence in …
UAE clarifies flights to Algeria not impacted despite end of agreement
The agreement, GCAA stressed, remains in force during the legally mandated notice period, and flight operations between the two countries will continue as normal …
Dubai Land Department moves forward with tokenization initiative with secondary market launch
Dubai Land Department (DLD), the government’s department for real estate in the UAE, has moved forward with its tokenization initiative by launching the secondary market starting February 20, 2026.
Abu Dhabi-backed Sodic’s revenue doubles in 2025
Egyptian property developer Sodic, majority-owned by a consortium consisting of Aldar Properties and ADQ, said revenue more than doubled in 2025, driven by higher unit handovers. The top line reached …
Dubai allows resale of property stakes
In a major development for the emirate’s property market, Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that resale of tokenised property stakes will be permitted in the secondary market, marking a key …
UAE Leads MEA Internet Speed Rankings as 5G Transforms North Africa
UAE dominates global internet rankings at 2nd place for fixed broadband, while Morocco jumps 22 spots after 5G launch. GCC countries sweep regional leaderboard as North Africa’s new 5G networks create …
UAE retains regional lead as MEA network rankings shift in 2025
In 2025, performance rankings across the Middle East and Africa showed more stability than disruption, according to data from the Ookla Speedtest Global Index. Most countries in the region saw …
Abu Dhabi unveils solar-plus-storage self-supply policy
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy has introduced a policy designed to support deployment of solar systems for self-consumption, with the first phase of the policy targeting the agricultural sector.
UAE industrial exports surge 25 per cent to record $71.3bn in 2025
UAE industrial exports reached $71.3bn in 2025, up 25 per cent year-on-year, with advanced technology exports surpassing targets …
Dubai property transactions hit record $19.72bn in January as off-plan market surges
Dubai property sales hit record $19.72bn in January, up 63 per cent year-on-year, driven by a sharp surge in off-plan demand …
UAE: Banking assets rise $212.39bln in 2025
Banking assets continued to record strong growth during 2025, rising by more than AED780 billion over the year to reach approximately AED5.34 trillion at the end of December 2025, compared to around …
Dubai: Palm Jebel Ali dethrones Palm Jumeirah as Dubai’s ultra-luxury hotspot in 2025
Palm Jebel Ali luxury homes are now the leading choice for Dubai’s ultra-luxury market, accounting for 21% of all transactions over AED 20 million in 2025 …
Dubai’s real estate hits record AED 72.4bn in January sales
Dubai’s real estate market starts 2026 with a bang, recording its highest-ever monthly sales of AED 72.4 billion, driven by strong primary market demand and off-plan sales.
Walking the talk on sustainability: P&G and Yellow Door Energy commission solar carport in Dubai
Dubai, UAE: Procter and Gamble (“P&G”), one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with more than 80 globally beloved brands, has officially commissioned a solar power plant with Yellow Door …
Dubai Land Department, Second Century Ventures celebrate start of REACH MENA
New accelerator programme leverages government and private sector expertise to support a select group of the most innovative proptech start-ups …
Dubai’s real estate market opens 2026 with its highest ever monthly sales of AED 72.4bln, led by primary demand
January recorded the highest monthly transaction value in Dubai’s real estate history, with values up by a staggering 63% year-on-year …
Dubai to host the 8th edition of the AccessAbilities Expo in October
The 8th edition of the exhibition will take place from 19–21 October 2026 at Za’abeel Halls 4, 5 and 6 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).