Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

Qatar fund to reduce Sainsbury’s stake after nearly two decades

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has been a Sainsbury’s shareholder since 2007

Mubadala, Glenwood PE back NanoH2O in global water push

Mubadala, Glenwood PE back NanoH2O in global water push

The deal — finalised after all closing conditions and regulatory approvals — sees NanoH2O, formerly the water‑treatment division of LG Chem, spun off earlier this year, continue operations as an independent company headquartered in Seoul

Massive discounts, mega prizes: Sharjah’s 2025–2026 shopping promotions launched

Massive discounts, mega prizes: Sharjah’s 2025–2026 shopping promotions launched

Shoppers across Sharjah will gain access to wide-ranging discounts on leading local and international brands, while malls host entertainment shows

Dubai’s NYE 2026 fireworks: Special ferry, abra and water taxi packages unveiled

Dubai’s NYE 2026 fireworks: Special ferry, abra and water taxi packages unveiled

The service continues to attract visitors and residents who appreciate a heritage-rich, open-air way to experience the night’s celebrations

Tenable's Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

Tenable’s Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

Thurmond explains what exposure management means in practice, why the Middle East is a strategic priority for Tenable

Eid Al Etihad holiday in UAE: Cooler temperatures, rainfall expected

Eid Al Etihad holiday in UAE: Cooler temperatures, rainfall expected

Night-time and early-morning humidity levels will rise through the holiday period, contributing to potential light fog or mist over inland areas

K-Food goes regional: AKI partners with CJ Corporation for Middle East expansion

K-Food goes regional: AKI partners with CJ Corporation for Middle East expansion

AKI Consumer and CJ Foods will introduce a wider range of K-Food offerings to consumers across the UAE, Saudi, and neighbouring markets

54th Eid Al Etihad at Dubai’s Global Village: Savor, shop, and free activities for visitors

54th Eid Al Etihad at Dubai’s Global Village: Savor, shop, and free activities for visitors

The Dragon Lake, holder of a Guinness World Record for the largest underwater display screen, has been upgraded with enhanced visual clarity

Eid Al Etihad in UAE: 24-hour sale sparks retail rush as mega events and travel soar

Eid Al Etihad in UAE: 24-hour sale sparks retail rush as mega events and travel soar

This year’s celebrations, anchored under the theme “United”, are unfolding across all seven emirates, bringing together large-scale public gatherings

Eid al Etihad 2025 free parking dubai-metro-timings-Image-courtesy-RTA

Eid Al Etihad 2025: Dubai announces free public parking, metro timings

Dubai Metro services will run on Saturday, November 2,9 from 5am to 1am the following day, and on Sunday, November 30 from 8am to 1am.

Red Sea Global's Brett Armitage on transforming Saudi's hospitality landscape

Red Sea Global’s Brett Armitage on sustainability, authenticity and transformative experiences

The group head of Global Branding and Marketing at Red Sea Global, on how story telling, collaboration and transformative guest journeys are placing the destination at the forefront of sustainable, human-led luxury

AD Ports Group sells stake in NMDC to Alpha Dhabi

AD Ports Group sells stake in NMDC Group to Alpha Dhabi Holding

Proceeds from the transaction will be used to reduce debt and redeploy capital into higher-returning projects, the company said

DXB to welcome over 10m passengers between Nov 27 to Dec 31

DXB to welcome over 10m passengers between Nov 27 to Dec 31

Traffic is set to rise from the UAE National Day weekend, when daily volumes are expected to average more than 294,000

Top jobs, bigger paychecks: UAE salary rise 2026 forecast revealed

Top jobs, bigger paychecks: UAE salary rise 2026 forecast revealed

Across the GCC, Saudi is projected to offer the highest average salary increase in 2026 at 4.6 per cent, followed by Qatar and Oman at 4.3 per cent

It’s official: Dubai Square Mall announces opening date, cost

It’s official: Dubai Square Mall announces opening date, cost

By combining futuristic AI systems, sustainable design, and luxury urban living, Dubai Square aims to redefine the shopping mall experience

Eid Al Etihad in UAE: 24-hour sale sparks retail rush as mega events and travel soar

54th UAE National Day: Key rules, regulations outlined by Ministry of Interior

The regulations specifically forbid covering side or windshields with stickers or sunshades or making unauthorized modifications to the vehicle’s body

Weather shift in UAE: Temperatures drop, rain expected through Sunday

Weather shift in UAE: Temperatures drop, rain expected through Sunday

Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions will continue, particularly across northern regions. Rain remains possible, and humidity levels are expected to rise overnight, especially inland

Gulf Business Real Estate Summit: Dubai defies gravity with record sales, soaring prices

Gulf Business Real Estate Summit: Dubai defies gravity with record sales, soaring prices

The event offered a platform to discuss pressing industry issues, such as regulatory changes and market opportunities amid record-high transactions

Oman’s growth momentum builds as non-oil sectors drive nearly 70% of GDP: GCC STAT

Oman’s growth momentum builds as non-oil sectors drive nearly 70% of GDP: GCC STAT

GDP reached $107.1bn in 2024, compared with $75.9bn in 2020, representing 41.1 per cent growth, GCC STAT figures showed

Dubai’s roads get a redesign: Bridges, tunnels and a new urban identity take shape

Dubai’s roads get a redesign: Bridges, tunnels and a new urban identity take shape

The initiative forms part of Dubai’s broader strategy to develop an integrated and sustainable distinct city that enhances the experience of residents

UAE warning: 79% of travellers at risk from unsafe device charging

UAE warning: 79% of travellers at risk from unsafe device charging

This trend underscores the growing operational and financial vulnerabilities organisations face as digital reliance intensifies across sectors

Eid Al Etihad holiday in UAE: Cooler temperatures, rainfall expected

Humidity rises, rain looms: UAE braces for a cooling turn in late November

The development is expected to bring higher humidity, intermittent cloud cover, and scattered light rainfall, particularly in western areas

Abu Dhabi seeks partners for $54bn infrastructure push through 2030

The projects, including public–private partnerships, will be in Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain city and the Al-Dhafra region

Ras Al Khaimah Airport unveils VVIP terminal: A new gateway for global luxury travel

Ras Al Khaimah Airport unveils VVIP terminal: A new gateway for global luxury travel

The move aims to position the emirate as a premier global entertainment and tourism hub while providing a new gateway for high-value travellers

Yellow Friday goes big: noon rolls out up to 90 per cent off, meals from Dh1

Yellow Friday goes big: noon rolls out up to 90 per cent off, meals from Dh1

Running from November 20 to November 30, the eleven-day event promises one of the largest waves of discounts the region has seen

Thales' Pascale Sourisse on how national human capital is fuelling UAE’s growth

Thales’ Pascale Sourisse on how national human capital is fuelling UAE’s growth

The president and CEO Thales International says the challenge is developing a workforce that is not just technically competent, but also strategically minded, capable of driving innovation across sectors

The world’s youngest fintech firm founder, 27-year-old Abdullah Najashi, is building the MENA region’s largest healthcare credit fund

At just 27, Abdullah Najashi is reshaping Saudi Arabia’s healthcare financing landscape with a record-breaking $533m private credit fund and a vision to make capital smarter, faster and more inclusive.

UAE rental market update: Tenants can now pay rent monthly

Historically, tenants in the UAE have been required to pay annual rent in one to four cheques, limiting access to homes that truly fit their needs

From Riyadh to Red Sea: How Cityscape 2025 is reshaping urban living

From Riyadh to Red Sea: How Cityscape Global 2025 is reshaping urban living

From high-value deals to future-ready masterplans, the event underscores the kingdom’s strategic positioning as a global real estate hub

Cityscape Global 2025: Saudi unveils $43bn in deals as it showcases its urban future

Cityscape Global 2025: Saudi unveils $43bn in deals as it showcases its urban future

The flow of investment this year highlighted the acceleration of the real estate sector in Saudi and the growing interest from international players