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SPARK Partners with MunichTech EXPO to Open New Opportunities for Startups
The move aligns with SPARK’s efforts to position Sharjah as a global hub for innovation, scientific research, and advanced technologie.
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Breitling Unveils Refined Versions of Chronomat Collection
The latest Chronomat lineup includes three main models: the Chronomat B01 42, the Chronomat Automatic B31 40, and the Chronomat Automatic 36.
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“France Has Full Confidence in the UAE as a Strategic Partner”: Business France CEO Louis Margueritte Underscores Growing Economic Ties Between Both Nations During UAE Visit
Margueritte also emphasized upon how France and the UAE continue to strengthen a long-standing strategic partnership built on trust, investment, innovation, and a shared ambition for long-term transformation and sustainable growth.
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Where Purpose Meets the Coast: Inside SIORA’s Japanese Ikigai-Inspired Masterplan
When BEYOND Developments unveiled SIORA, its first beachfront masterplan on Dubai Islands, the announcement marked more than the launch of a coastal destination. It introduced a philosophy-led approach to masterplanning, one that reframes waterfront living around purpose, wellbeing, and long-term urban value.
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A Foundation Designed to Endure: Anax Holding’s Satish Sanpal Lays the Groundwork for Dubai’s Next Chapter
As geopolitical tremors rippled through global markets, Satish Sanpal, Founder and Chairperson of ANAX Holding, barely flinched. Here is why the man behind one of Dubai’s most dynamic property groups believes the UAE’s greatest chapter is still ahead
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Built To Last: Innovate Living CEO Kareem Fahmy on Why Dubai’s Property Boom is Bigger Than a Market Cycle
When the region’s headlines darkened and lesser markets flinched, the CEO of Innovate Living kept building.
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Pushing The Envelope: How ‘Turbulence’ Author Hafsa Lodi Built a Writing Career Around Faith, Feminism, and Muslim Women’s Voices
'Turbulence' is an unadulterated deep dive into how faith and feminism intersect in the lives of Muslim women, and the complexities that arise when both are defined from a cultural lens. But beyond Lodi’s writing prowess lies an honest tale of what it takes to choose to become a creative entrepreneur.
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New Data from Bayut and dubizzle Signals Sustained Recovery and Resilience Across UAE Real Estate
Dubai continued to attract strong interest across both ready and off-plan segments.
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Innovate Living Advances AED2 Billion Pipeline With Omoria Private Residences’ Launch in Dubai Islands
Construction is now underway, with completion targeted for Q4 2027.
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The Ecosystem Builder: Arada’s Ahmed Alkhoshaibi On Building Lifestyle-Driven Ecosystems Beyond Real Estate
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi does not build properties. He builds cities — complete communities woven together with schools, hotels, gyms, cafes, and branded residences. As Group CEO of Arada, he kept construction sites humming and sales teams busy throughout one of the most testing periods in regional memory.
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Sharjah Attracts AED7.7 Billion in Foreign Investment in 2025; Job Creation Rises
Overall, Sharjah recorded 331 domestic and foreign investment projects in 2025, representing combined investments of AED12.8 billion and the creation of 11,898 jobs.
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Art Dubai Opens Landmark 20th Edition to the Public Today
H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated the 20th edition of Art Dubai at Madinat Jumeirah on May 14.
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Sharjah’s RUWAD Reports 108% Jump in SME Funding in Q1 2026
Government contracts awarded to RUWAD member projects totalled AED2.32 million during the first quarter, compared to AED1 million during the same period last year.
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Dubai Ranked World’s Fourth Smartest City in IMD Index 2025
Dubai also recorded progress in 16 out of 20 technology indicators and advanced across all four pillars of technology governance in the 2025 report.
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Vision Golfe 2026 Returns to Paris From June 18-19 Under the Theme “From Cooperation to Transformation”; Business Leaders from France and GCC to Convene
Vision Golfe 2026 takes place in a moment when geopolitics is no longer a backdrop to commerce, but a direct input into economic decision-making, from export controls and investment screening to industrial policy and supply-chain security.
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Dubai Property Market Surges to Record AED252 Billion; Overseas Demand Stays Strong Amid Regional Shifts
The combination of record-breaking Q1 growth and a post-conflict recovery serves as a blueprint for Dubai’s stability and its status as a destination for global capital.
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Dubai Chamber of Commerce’s Record-Breaking 30,000 Membership Renewals in April 2026 Signal Strong Business Confidence
The record number of membership renewals underlines Dubai’s strong capacity to adapt to global shifts, supported by a forward-looking vision that prioritises sustainable growth, competitiveness, and business resilience.
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UAE Ministry of Finance Revises eInvoicing Rules In Move Driven By Business Feedback
The Ministry has also amended eInvoicing accreditation rules to enable local companies to partner with international providers, supporting knowledge transfer and accelerating the UAE’s digital transformation.
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Saudi Sports for All President Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed Positions Physical Activity as Economic Imperative
“It’s not just about attending events or picking up a hobby, it directly impacts your health, your quality of life, and your contribution to society.”
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Make it in the Emirates 2026: Sharjah Surpasses AED 1.6 Billion Industrial Investment Across 31 Projects in 2025
Sharjah also highlighted investment opportunities across manufacturing, with exports reaching more than 120 countries.
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A New Point of View: How Seven UAE Small Business Founders Rethought Resilience Amid Regional Uncertainty
As businesses across the Middle East navigate the economic aftershocks of regional uncertainties, the stories of these UAE-based small business founders reflect a quiet shift within the nation: resilience is no longer a reactive measure, but built into the core of how businesses are designed and scaled.
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UAE Crisis Response Has Reinforced Global Investor Confidence, Says Minister of Sports and Emirates Growth Fund Chairman: Make It In The Emirates 2026
“In the UAE, we truly believe that nothing beats doing business."
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UAE-Based Sarwa Becomes First Homegrown Fintech To Reach US$1 Billion in Assets
Achieved amid ongoing global and regional uncertainty, the milestone signals both the resilience of the UAE and Abu Dhabi’s financial infrastructure.
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Global AI Show 2026 to Take Place in Riyadh From June 29-30, 2026
The 2026 edition will offer a perspective on Saudi Arabia’s AI development, tracing its progress from early vision to ongoing implementation.
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77% of Founders in Saudi Arabia Are Considering IPOs: Endeavor KSA and SVC Report
The new report highlights the Kingdom's maturing private capital ecosystem and growing IPO momentum.
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Mada Media Partners With Hills Advertising to Elevate UAE’s Digital Out-Of-Home Advertising Industry
At the regional level, the out-of-home advertising sector is witnessing significant growth.
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“We Got Funded!” Dubai-based Ray Raises US$1.2 Million Seed Round to Launch Tap-to-Pay Powerbank Sharing in UAE and Scale Across GCC
The startup is planning to expand its charging station network to 2,000 locations across high-traffic venues in the UAE by the end of 2026.