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UAE Equities Retreat as Regional Tensions Weigh on Investor Confidence

UAE stock markets declined as Middle East tensions unsettled investors, while oil volatility and strong corporate earnings shaped trading across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

British Buyers Lead Dubai Property Market as Global Demand Holds Strong

British buyers lead Dubai's property market as overseas demand, competitive mortgages and major development projects continue to support long-term real estate growth.

Dubai luxury property market extends record-breaking growth

Dubai's luxury property sector continues attracting global investors as strong demand, premium developments and economic growth drive record market performance.

Blackstone Expands Gulf Strategy With Planned Dubai Office

Blackstone is preparing to open a Dubai office, strengthening its Gulf strategy as the investment giant expands across the UAE despite regional geopolitical uncertainty.

Shinsegae and OKO Group Launch $500 Million Venture to Expand Aman and Janu Worldwide

Shinsegae and OKO Group launch a $500 million venture to develop Aman and Janu hotels, branded residences and mixed-use luxury projects across global markets.

World billionaires-2025

In March 2025, there will be 10 billionaires, whose careers and fortunes are worth examining. Their influence is felt in all areas of modern business, from tech titans to luxury and e-commerce tycoons.

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Dubai Residential Property Prices Record First Decline Since 2020

Dubai home prices posted their first significant decline since 2020 as demand softened, transaction volumes fell, and the market entered a new correction phase.

€1.4bn Albanian Resort Project Faces Growing Opposition

A €1.4bn Albanian resort backed by Affinity Partners faces environmental protests, regulatory scrutiny, and investment risks despite government support.

UAE Prepares to Launch Its First Inter-Emirate Passenger Railway

The UAE will launch its first passenger railway linking Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Fujairah, improving connectivity, mobility, and long-term real estate investment opportunities.

UAE Launches Construction of a New Port to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz

The UAE is building a new port in Fujairah to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, strengthen supply chains, and improve regional logistics amid rising geopolitical tensions.

UAE Equities Retreat as Regional Tensions Weigh on Investor Confidence

UAE stock markets declined as Middle East tensions unsettled investors, while oil volatility and strong corporate earnings shaped trading across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Dubai luxury property market extends record-breaking growth

Dubai's luxury property sector continues attracting global investors as strong demand, premium developments and economic growth drive record market performance.

DP World expands UAE port network with two new eastern terminals

DP World will build two new port terminals on the UAE's eastern coast, strengthening logistics, expanding cargo capacity and supporting long-term trade growth.

UAE Prepares to Launch Its First Inter-Emirate Passenger Railway

The UAE will launch its first passenger railway linking Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Fujairah, improving connectivity, mobility, and long-term real estate investment opportunities.

UAE Launches Construction of a New Port to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz

The UAE is building a new port in Fujairah to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, strengthen supply chains, and improve regional logistics amid rising geopolitical tensions.

UAE-based ADNOC Drilling plans to invest over $1 billion

ADNOC Drilling plans to invest over $1 billion, expand in Oman and Kuwait, and boost offshore, onshore, and oilfield services as part of its growth strategy.

Gulf markets fall on US tariff concerns

Major Gulf stock markets fell as uncertainty over US President Trump’s tariff policies unsettled investors, impacting key indexes in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar.

Abu Dhabi boosts minerals with $1.2 billion investment

ADQ and Orion Resource Partners launch a $1.2 billion mining investment firm to secure critical minerals, focusing on Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Abu Dhabi’s M42 ready to work with US and Chinese tech

M42, Abu Dhabi’s AI-driven healthcare firm, focuses on US partnerships while remaining open to global tech, as it expands AI and genomics initiatives.

Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills plans $6 Billion Georgia projects

Eagle Hills plans large-scale developments in Tbilisi, Batumi, and Gonio, boosting Georgia’s economy with new housing, retail, and commercial spaces.

Maksym Krippa: What We Know About One of the Country’s Most Influential Entrepreneurs

We tell you about Maksym Krippa and his investments: from IT and video games to esports, hospitality, and premium real estate.

Maksym Krippa and DIM Signed Made the Deal

Entrepreneur and investor Maksym Krippa has signed a partnership with DIM, a leading residential developer in Kyiv, to launch new large-scale real estate projects.

General Atlantic buys Dubai-based fragrance company Huda Beauty

General Atlantic invests in Huda Beauty’s fragrance unit, Kayali, which will operate independently as founder Mona Kattan remains CEO after the deal.

UAE sets new rules for endowment institutions

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), in...

UAE in talks with Kenya to extend railway to Uganda

Kenya and the UAE discuss extending the standard gauge railway to Uganda and South Sudan, aiming to enhance regional trade and economic integration.

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Blackstone Expands Gulf Strategy With Planned Dubai Office

Blackstone is preparing to open a Dubai office, strengthening its Gulf strategy as the investment giant expands across the UAE despite regional geopolitical uncertainty.

Shinsegae and OKO Group Launch $500 Million Venture to Expand Aman and Janu Worldwide

Shinsegae and OKO Group launch a $500 million venture to develop Aman and Janu hotels, branded residences and mixed-use luxury projects across global markets.

All possible investments in real estate market in Dubai

The UAE's reputation as a safe and stable country is vital in attracting investment. Recently, the government has introduced several initiatives to improve the quality of life and encourage investment, including expanding housing benefits.

Perspectives of the real estate market in UAE in 2025

The Dubai property market will undergo a transformation in 2025. Prices are expected to rise again by 5-8%, and the average rental yield will remain at 7%, indicating a period of strong growth and investment boom.