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Economy Middle East July issue is out, featuring our cover story with Mahdi Amjad, founder and executive chairman of @OmniyatOfficial, who shares the brand's blueprint for success in Dubai’s ultra-luxury property market. Digital Magazine: economymiddleeast.com/magazine/july-… Cover story:…
The Dubai @Land_Department (DLD) announced on Tuesday the signing of a memorandum of cooperation with @EmiratesNBD_AE to create a collaborative framework for regulatory and technical studies. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/dld-emira… #UAE #Dubai #DLD #Emirates
Saudi Arabia recorded a historic milestone in venture capital (VC) activity, reaching SAR 3.2 billion ($860 million) in VC investments during the first half of 2025—an increase of 116% compared to the same period in 2024 and exceeding the total VC funding for the entire year of…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited Mina Al Hamriya today to assess the progress of the port’s development and its growing contribution to regional and international trade. Read more:…
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced on Tuesday that it is actively engaged in ongoing dialogue with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as part of the revised Host City selection process for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/qatar-con……
Here are 6 leading academic medical centres from the GCC that have been ranked among the top 100 worldwide, reflecting the region’s growing excellence in healthcare and medical research. #Healthcare #MedicalCentres #Hospitals #UAE #SaudiArabia #Qatar
The UAE has risen to first place as the safest country in the world, according to Numbeo’s Safety Index by Country – 2025 Mid-Year edition. The country’s score improved from 84.5 at the start of the year to 85.2, overtaking Andorra, which previously held the top position with…
Apple has expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Apple Store online and the Apple Store app, now available with Arabic language support for the first time. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/apple-int… #Apple #SaudiArabia
The trade in telecommunication services within the UAE saw a notable increase of 4.3% in 2024, amounting to AED10.2 billion ($2.8 billion), up from AED9.8 billion in 2023, as per data published by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. Read more:…
Dubai Chambers announced on Tuesday that the fourth international edition of the Dubai Business Forum will be held in New York City on November 12. The event aims to engage the American business community by highlighting the wide range of opportunities emerging from the Dubai…
Louis Vuitton has become the first company to leverage Dubai’s One Freezone Passport Initiative, a ground-breaking initiative aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business across Dubai’s free zones. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/louis-vui… #Dubai #LouisVuitton #LV #Business #FreeZone
#Binghatti Holding, a leading #UAE luxury developer, reported record first-half 2025 results with net profit up 172% to AED 1.82 billion, revenue nearly tripling to AED 6.3 billion, and sales rising 60% YOY to AED 8.8 billion. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/binghatti… @Binghatti_AE…
Dubai’s real estate market hit record sales in Q2 2025, even as price growth slowed and affordability challenges increased. The ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) rose by 4.7% during the quarter—down from 5% in Q1 and 6.4% in Q2 of the previous year. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/dubai-rea……
-@Adq_Official, a sovereign investor focused on strategic infrastructure and global supply chains, has announced that the voluntary tender offer for @Aramex, submitted through its wholly owned indirect subsidiary, Q Logistics Holding LLC, has become unconditional. Read more:…
Asian stock markets edged lower on Tuesday after hitting their highest levels in nearly four years, as investors remained cautious ahead of a wave of corporate earnings and monitored ongoing U.S. tariff negotiations with key trading partners. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/stock-mar……
A timeless quote from Steve Jobs that still inspires entrepreneurs everywhere. #Quote #Motivation #SteveJobs #Leadership
DAMAC Properties signs deal to support DLD and DET’s First-Time Home Buyer Program offering exclusive curated portfolio of homes in Dubai’s top locations. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/damac-pro… via @Economy_ME #DAMAC #FirstTimeBuyer #DubaiRealEstate
Gold prices climbed on Tuesday, reaching their highest level in over a month, buoyed by a weaker U.S. dollar and lower Treasury yields, as investors anticipated progress in trade talks ahead of the August 1 deadline. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/dubai-24-… #Gold #Goldprice…
Oil prices declined on Tuesday amid rising concerns that the escalating trade conflict between major crude consumers, the U.S. and the European Union, could hinder fuel demand growth by stifling economic activity, which has negatively impacted investor sentiment. Read more:…
-@MOHRE_UAE announced that the number of Emiratis working in the private sector has surpassed 152,000, employed across 29,000 companies as of June 30, 2025, the deadline set for achieving Emiratization targets for the first half of the year. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/uae-more-……
