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At a high-level Investor Dialogue, Qatar’s investment agency highlighted the country’s resilient economy, strong fiscal management, and digital tools to support investors amid regional challenges.

Starting April 1, 2026, hotels are able to postpone paying 100% of sales fees on room bookings and food and beverage, along with the mandatory Tourism Dirham, for a period of three months.

History doesn’t repeat, but it often rhymes. Jonathan Liang explains why the 1990 Gulf crisis offers a vital roadmap for today’s markets.

The HealthCard®, a Swiss-patented tool developed by medicalswitzerland AG, uses NFC technology to give patients immediate access to their own medical records.

As global leaders convened for the World Economic Forum 2026, Eywa by R.Evolution participated in a session in Davos exploring evolving approaches to how cities are designed, built, and experienced. Hosted at Climate Hub Davos, the event introduced Eywa as an example of regenerative, longevity-focused real estate. Eywa represents a fundamental shift in real estate […]

As delivery commissions rise, new data shows most restaurant ad spend fails to generate real profit, and FATKID is here to optimize every order, ad, and menu for real growth.

US wearable health tech company WHOOP is set to open WHOOP Labs Doha in the coming months, its first international performance research and development facility. 

Under the “Qashio For You” initiative, SMEs will be able to access Qashio’s platform with no setup fees and may qualify for deferred payments to help ease short-term cash flow pressures.

Measures include fee deferrals, liquidity support, and trade facilitation as the emirate moves to ease market pressures and sustain growth.

Qatar Central Bank introduces unlimited repo facilities, lowers reserve requirements, and allows loan deferrals to support liquidity and financial stability.

R.Evolution’s Eywa Tree of Life hits 51% completion, with show residences ready and construction on track for delivery in 2026.

The funding will help UAE-based online butcher shop and smokehouse CarniStore expand its operations, introduce new products, and prepare for growth in regional markets.

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) marked a decade of operations in 2025, reporting a 36% increase in assets under management (AUM) alongside a 51% rise in its workforce.

Through USDh, Hamilton connects emerging markets with sovereign yield opportunities, usually reserved for large investors.

The “Alaan Sawa: Better Together” program aims to support up to 1,000 businesses and provide free access to Alaan’s corporate card and payment platform for six months.

The size of the 50-hotel AYARA network places the Patel Family Office-AHQ partnership among the largest individual hotel investment deals in Saudi Arabia to date.

Bioniq, a UK-headquartered personalized supplements company leveraging blood biomarker analysis to tailor nutrition, has been acquired by US global wellness brand Herbalife Ltd for up to US$150 million. The agreement for the sale of its assets to Herbalife Ltd is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and […]

Following a milestone year that saw property sales reach an all-time high of AED80.4 billion, Emaar Properties has approved a full dividend payout, reinforcing strong shareholder returns.

Founders should be choosing strategic expansion over retrenchment, reinforcing a long-term growth outlook despite market volatility.

Both parties aim to strengthen the presence of homegrown businesses, startups and SMEs across modern sales channels.

PRYPCO Blocks, the fractional real estate investment arm of PRYPCO, has launched “Flip the Blocks,” a new investment strategy focused on unlocking value from undervalued properties in prime Dubai locations.  By identifying assets priced below market value and enhancing them through renovation, the initiative opens access to professionally managed property flipping, with entry starting from […]

Yango Tech has launched a new business practice focused on autonomous AI agents that execute real operational tasks across customer service, analytics, compliance and decision-making as demand for scalable AI accelerates across the Middle East.

Eligible applicants can apply through the “Emirati” section on the Dubai Now app, with submissions open until June 30, 2026.

The three-month, highly curated accelerator is offering venture capital through Blossom Capital, advanced technical enablement, market-entry support, enterprise and government pilots, and connectivity to MENA’s investor ecosystem. 

It introduces five key measures, including enhanced access to liquidity, temporary relief on liquidity and funding ratios, and the release of capital buffers to give banks greater flexibility in supporting the economy.

Across sectors such as trade, logistics, finance and tourism, businesses continue to operate and adapt despite external pressures, further reinforcing confidence in Dubai’s economic outlook.

Saudi Aramco’s venture capital arm Wa’ed Ventures has made an undisclosed investment in US-based Resemble AI, supporting the regional deployment of AI-powered fraud detection and verification technologies.

A new hospitality platform introduces a funding model designed to help restaurants grow without debt or equity dilution while attracting new customers.

Starlink is now reportedly available in the UAE, following the country’s addition to the company’s official coverage map.

As of December 31, 2025, the bank’s assets reached AED 61 billion, a 64% increase year-on-year, while customer deposits surpassed AED 57 billion, up 66%.