With $190M raised in Q1 2025, the UAE leads MENA in venture capital growth, backed by sovereign funds, fintech dominance, and strategic economic reforms supporting innovation.
Dubai’s prime real estate market hits record highs with $10M+ deals, driven by global investors and strong incentives, despite new tariff risks and supply chain pressures.
Abu Dhabi hosts Goldman Sachs summit as hedge funds flock to Al Maryah Island, signaling its rise as a global capital hub with $1.7T in sovereign wealth and long-term cultural investments.
The UAE and Ukraine signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, strengthening trade ties with duty-free access and boosting economic cooperation.
Fuel prices in the UAE rose in February amid market uncertainty; experts warn of further hikes due to global oil tensions, sanctions, and supply disruptions.
Seven lucky winners in the UAE lottery took home Dh100,000 each as part of the guaranteed prizes, while the Dh100 million jackpot remains up for grabs.
Fujairah boosts public sector pay by 20% starting February 1, reflecting the UAE’s wider salary growth trend driven by tech innovation and strategic economic development.
Nomura provides a $100 million loan for Omniyat’s Dubai real estate project, marking the Japanese bank’s first Middle East property deal amid the region’s real estate boom.