The UAE has taken a decisive step into regulated digital currency infrastructure after the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) approved the launch of the dirham-backed stablecoin, DDSC, paving the way for institutional-grade blockchain-based payments in the country.
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ADNOC Drilling Company today announced record fourth quarter (Q4) and full year (FY) 2025 results, marking a step change in scale, technology-enabled performance and excellence in execution.
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The MENA region recorded a robust 26% rise in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity with 884 deals, compared to 701 in 2024 with the total deal value reaching $106.1 billion, according to the EY MENA M&A Insights 2025 report.
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The UAE and Saudi Arabia have emerged as the clear leaders of the GCC IPO market, setting the benchmark for scale, sophistication, and investor expectations across the region, according to a new Viewpoint by Arthur D Little.
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Construction costs are expected to rise in the Middle East this year, increasing by around 4% in Saudi Arabia and 3% in the UAE. Across key sectors, demand remains strong, but delivery conditions are becoming more complex, says a new report.
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King Salman International Airport, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has signed seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements with a group of leading national real estate companies to develop a portfolio of mixed-use real-estate projects within its boundaries in Riyadh.
DIB, the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, achieved another year of robust financial performance for the full year ended December 31, 2025 with the bank’s revenue growing to AED13.3 billion ($3.62 billion).
Aramex group revenues reached AED6.36 billion ($1.72 billion) in FY 2025, up 1% YoY, while Q4 revenues totalled AED1.70 billion, broadly in line with Q4 2024, reflecting sustained growth in domestic express, freight forwarding, and logistics amid continued global trade realignment, the company said.
Dubai Airports today announced that Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 95.2 million guests in 2025, up 3.1% year on year, marking the busiest year in the airport’s history and the highest annual international passenger traffic ever recorded by any airport.
Baidu and Uber Technologies will roll out the Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing service in Dubai as early as next month, as part of their partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced that it has delivered the strongest financial and operational performance in its history for the full year 2025, recording a net profit after tax of AED9.1 billion ($2.5 billion) and a consolidated revenue of AED32.84 billion ($8.9 billion).
Dubai will launch the Al Layan Oasis development project, a new environmental and recreational destination in the emirate, following its approval by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia's $925 billion sovereign wealth fund, plans to announce a new five-year strategy this week, Reuters said quoting people with knowledge of the matter.
Global infrastructure faces a $15 trillion financing shortfall by 2040, driving increased reliance on public-private partnerships to fund projects ranging from energy transition to digital connectivity, as fiscal space tightens and investment needs rise, said a new report.
Ritchie Bros. Dubai will host its first auction of the year next week, offering more than 1,900 items - including many unused machines - for sale. The public, unreserved auction, where every lot sells to the highest bidder, marks the start of the 2026 auction calendar.
Soiltech has been awarded a contract with Estedama Environmental Solutions to deliver fluid treatment services (STT) in Saudi Arabia, utilising Soiltech’s market-leading technologies for waste reduction, waste recovery and reuse. Startup of operations is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.
Armenia has introduced a temporary visa exemption from January 1 to July 1, 2026, for residents of 113 countries holding valid US, EU, Schengen, or Gulf residence permits. Eligible visitors can stay up to 180 days within a year with permits valid for six months.
Ritchie Bros. Dubai will host its first auction of the year next week, offering more than 1,900 items - including many unused machines - for sale. The public, unreserved auction, where every lot sells to the highest bidder, marks the start of the 2026 auction calendar.
The MENA region recorded a robust 26% rise in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity with 884 deals, compared to 701 in 2024 with the total deal value reaching $106.1 billion, according to the EY MENA M&A Insights 2025 report.
Qiddiya Investment Company has announced plans for a landmark new horse racing venue in Qiddiya City, celebrating Saudi Arabia’s deep-rooted equestrian heritage while shaping the future of horse racing in the Kingdom.
Thumbay Group has announced the launch of Thumbay Medicity Dubai, a major new academic healthcare destination in Al Qusais, Dubai.
Bahri Logistics, a business unit of Saudi National Shipping Company Bahri, has signed agreements with key local entities - AlKhorayef Commercial and Shamal Company - in a major move to boost the localisation of supply chains in the defence and security sectors.
Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa (AAW), the exclusive distributor of Nolte Kitchen in Kuwait, has relaunched its Express Kitchen showroom, thus introducing the brand’s new visual identity in the country. The renovated space features the German brand's latest innovative kitchen solutions.
Investcorp Capital (ICAP), an Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)-listed alternative investment company founded by the Investcorp Holdings group, reported a total operating income of $52 million, an increase of 16% year-on-year, for the first half (H1) of its fiscal year 2026, covering the six months ending 31 December 2025.
Saudi telco stc Group has secured the tender for the SAR3 billion ($800 million) Silklink project from the Syrian government that involves the setting up of a 4,500 km fibre-optic network across the country, as well as establishing data centres and international subsea cable landing stations.
Baidu and Uber Technologies will roll out the Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing service in Dubai as early as next month, as part of their partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Egis has announced that it had played a major role as lead design consultant and construction supervisor for the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, one of the most technically complex cultural institutions in the Middle East, which officially opened its doors late last year.
The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system, a report said.
