Dubai attracted 754 creative-industry FDI projects worth $3.756bn in 2025, creating 19,304 jobs and strengthening its position as a global investment hub.
RedBird IMI faces political backlash in the UK for failing to sell The Telegraph as promised, while pursuing new deals like ITV Studios amid growing concerns over foreign influence in British media.
As geopolitical tensions rise and Trump announces sweeping tariffs, UAE gold prices soar to $3,080.76 per ounce, reinforcing gold’s role as a safe-haven asset amid market volatility.
Sukuk from Emaar and Aldar attract global investors as UAE real estate surges. With high yields and Sharia compliance, Dubai and Abu Dhabi become key sukuk hubs.
Cambridge Associates expands into the Middle East with a new office in Dubai’s DIFC, aiming to serve private investors, family offices, and institutions amid growing demand for global asset management.
The UAE will launch a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment program in the US, focusing on AI, semiconductors, energy and manufacturing, following high-level talks in Washington.
Abu Dhabi’s Taqa is negotiating with CriteriaCaixa to buy into Spain’s €24 billion Naturgy Energy Group, aiming for strategic entry without majority control.
Reflect Orbital plans to deliver sunlight at night using space mirrors, aiming to power Dubai after dark and revolutionize global solar energy accessibility.
Seviora Group, managing US$54 billion in assets, launches ADGM office to strengthen regional ties and offer investment solutions across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.