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DIFC Reported almost 40% Surge in New Company Registrations...

DIFC reported a nearly 40% surge in new company registrations to 1,525 in 2025, driven by firms including hedge funds, a sign of strong global appetite for the DIFC’s financial ecosystem.

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UAE Announces 1 Billion AI Development Initiative for Africa...

UAE announced a USD 1bn “AI for development initiative” dedicated to expanding AI adoption and infrastructure development across Africa.

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Dubizzle Postpones IPO Plans…

Dubizzle Group Holdings, the leading digital classifieds marketplace in the MENA region, has announced it will postpone IPO plans to assess “optimal timing”. The listing was planned for November 6 on the Dubai Financial Market.

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Dubai Tops Global FDI Rankings with $11bn Inflows…

Dubai has underlined its global leadership in foreign direct investment (FDI), ranking number one worldwide for Greenfield projects for the eighth consecutive reporting period since H2 2021, according to data from the Financial Times Ltd’s FDI Markets database.

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Private Capital Boom to Exceed $30tn by 2030 as Dubai Cements Global Wealth Hub Status…

DIFC’s new report shows private markets will exceed $30tn by 2030 as global wealth hits $471 trillion, reinforcing Dubai’s rise as a private capital hub.

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OpenAI in talks for free ChatGPT Plus for all UAE Residents!

Negotiations are underway between the UAE and OpenAI that may make the company’s ChatGPT Plus artificial intelligence chatbot available to all residents free of charge, though a final deal has not been reached.

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Viral Dubai Chocolate Drives UAE Market Growth Despite Record Cocoa Price Surge...

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UAE Foreign Trade Hit Record $817bn in 2024...

The UAE’s foreign trade has reached a historic milestone, touching AED3tn ($817bn) for the first time by the end of 2024.

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OPEC+ Extended the Ongoing Oil Production Cuts into 2026…

The current voluntary cuts of 2.2mn bpd will continue till March 2025.

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Dubai Rises as Epicentre of PropTech Innovation…

PropTech startups in the MENA region secured $200 million in funding in the first half of 2024.

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UAE Tightens Anti-Money Laundering Laws…

UAE tightens anti-money laundering laws, forms new committees to fight financial crime.

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13 Reasons to Set Up a Business in the UAE…

The UAE has become a top global destination for businesses focusing on innovation, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship.

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Dubai Scores Again as AC Milan joins Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man City, PSG and more in opening base in the Emirate…

Dubai has a goal to become a major hub for international football clubs setting up training academies.

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UAE Announced a New 10-year Blue Residency…

UAE announced a new 10-year visa for individuals who have made “exceptional contributions and efforts in the field of protecting the environment”.

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Why are International Businesses relocating to Dubai…?

UAE News: Dubai will “never compromise” on the safety and security of individuals visiting, living and working in the city, Hoor Al Khaja, Senior Vice President of International Operations at Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) told Arabian Business. From January to March 2024, DET recorded 5.1 million

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UAE Announces Ramadan 2024 Working Hours for Public and Private Sector…

UAE News: The UAE has announced reduced working hours for the public and private sectors during Ramadan 2024. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced a reduction of two working hours per day for private sector employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan. UAE is forecast to grow

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UAE Golden Visa Eligibility Requirements Eased for Dubai Real Estate Investors

UAE’s economy is forecast to grow by 5.7% YoY in 2024, according to the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance.

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BRICS UAE, Saudi Expansion Marks Biggest Challenge to the US Dollar in the 21st Century…

UAE News: Dubai PMI rose to a 16-month high of 57.7 in December (Novemver: 56.8), supported by the wholesale & retail sector’s strong “upturn in sales” alongside the travel & tourism sector’s “rapid” growth. New order growth was the second-fastest recorded since June 2019 and job