Prime Highlights: DIFC to implement temporary work-from-home plan from March 2 to March 4, 2026, with all services shifting online. Core regulatory systems and court proceedings to continue virtually, ensuring uninterrupted…
Prime Highlights Dubai Aerospace Enterprise will acquire Macquarie AirFinance in a $7 billion deal, creating a combined fleet of 1,029 aircraft. The acquisition positions DAE among the world’s top aircraft leasing companies and strengthens its global market…
Prime Highlights Nisus Finance has invested AED 100 million in a fully occupied Grade A residential building in Majan, Dubai, strengthening its UAE real estate presence. The investment highlights growing confidence…
Prime Highlights: Dubai-based investment firm EIGHTClouds has launched a US$300 million Real Estate Investment Fund focused on income and long-term growth through residential properties across the UAE. The fund targets well-established communities…
Prime Highlights DFRE achieved a record year in 2025, boosting tourism, retail, and entertainment across Dubai. Major events like the Dubai Shopping Festival and Dubai Fitness Challenge drove high participation…
Prime Highlights Bank ABC appointed Abdelkhalig Shaib as Group Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer to strengthen governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Shaib will oversee legal, compliance, communications, investor relations,…
Prime Highlights H&H Development expects Dubai’s ultra-luxury property market to remain strong in 2026, driven by high demand from overseas buyers despite earlier market concerns. The developer has launched presales…
Prime Highlights: Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade (Al Masraf) listed its first $500 million international bond on Nasdaq Dubai, marking entry into global debt markets. Strong investor demand led…
Prime Highlight Aldar and Dubai Holding expanded their strategic partnership, adding two major land plots to develop residential projects worth over AED 38 billion. The new developments will deliver nearly 14,000 homes, reinforcing…
Prime Highlights Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) recorded a nearly 40% increase in new company registrations last year, driven by hedge funds and financial services firms. The centre announced a $27 billion expansion plan…
Prime Highlights Dubai Chambers and the World Governments Summit 2026 hosted a high-level roundtable on adapting family business investments for social and community impact. Discussions highlighted the growing role of…
Prime Highlights: Willis opens new offices in Dubai and Madrid to strengthen global insurance market access and provide clients with a single point of support. The expansion enhances Willis’s ability…
Prime Highlights: Dubai Financial Market reported a sharp rise in 2025 earnings, with net profit before tax jumping 159% to Dh1.06 billion. Strong investor participation, high liquidity, and robust capital-raising…
Prime Highlights: Dubai Insurance has introduced the first crypto-enabled digital wallet in the UAE insurance sector, allowing policyholders to pay premiums and receive claim payments using digital assets. The launch…
Prime Highlights Dubai won the hosting rights for 504 major international business events over the next four years, reflecting a 15% rise in successful bids. The city is expected to…
Prime Highlight Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supported a record number of digital startups in 2025, highlighting the emirate’s growing appeal as a global center for innovation and digital business. …
Prime Highlight Marketing leaders will meet in Dubai to discuss achieving real business results through data, insights, and experience-driven engagement. The conference will explore strategies to measure marketing performance effectively while balancing…
Prime Highlights The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Trade is partnering with AI firm Presight to launch a platform aimed at making the ministry fully AI-driven, enhancing trade efficiency and decision-making. The platform…
Prime Highlight The UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure will collaborate with BEEAH and LOHUM to create the country’s first large-scale electric vehicle battery recycling and second-life facility. The initiative…
Prime Highlight Dubai’s exports and re-exports reached Dh356.5 billion in 2025, marking the highest annual total in the Chamber’s history and a 15.1% growth from 2024. The surge reflects strong global confidence in…
Prime Highlight : The UAE Ministry of Finance launched a digital platform to centralise all federally owned real estate and improve governance. The system links property data with financial and operational processes,…
Prime Highlight The fifth International Dubai Business Forum will be held in Shenzhen to strengthen Dubai’s global business ties and attract foreign direct investment, especially from China. Dubai is positioning…
Prime Highlight Dubai’s property market closed 2025 stronger than expected, with price growth surpassing forecasts, driven mainly by rising demand for villas. Villas significantly outperformed apartments, reinforcing their position as the top-performing…
Prime Highlight Dubai Duty Free reported its strongest financial performance ever, with annual sales of $2.378 billion, up 9.85% from 2024. December set a new record with $252.81 million in sales, boosted by a 42nd…
Prime Highlights Dubai’s property sales surged to Dh682.49 billion in 2025, marking the emirate’s strongest real estate performance on record. The market’s growth reflects high investor confidence, supported by a stable economy,…
Prime Highlights: Saddle Café, a Dubai-born specialty coffee brand, opens its first outlet in Courchevel 1850, bringing an Emirati café concept to a top European winter destination. The Courchevel café…
Prime Highlight Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) expanded its Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) network, cutting travel time by up to 20% on key roads. The smart boards, linked to the iTraffic system, provide…
Prime Highlights Dubai Municipality will launch the region’s first integrated recreational vehicle (RV) route, linking deserts, beaches, and mountains with serviced stops. The initiative aims to boost sustainable tourism, create…
Prime Highlights: INFiLED’s MVmk2 Series LED screen has been installed at the A Tower, offering high brightness and improved reliability for Pixels World’s new DOOH advertising location on Sheikh Zayed Road. …
Prime Highlights The UAE has rolled out legislative amendments to corporate tax, VAT, and the Commercial Companies Law to modernise its legal framework and improve the business environment. The reforms aim to…
Prime Highlights: flydubai starts its first direct flights from Vilnius and Riga to Dubai, offering a new premium travel option with lie-flat Business Class seats. The new route strengthens links…
Prime Highlight e& UAE has partnered with Amdocs to deploy generative AI across its core business systems, aiming to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The initiative will leverage Amdocs’…
Prime Highlights: RTA will expand its taxi ride-sharing service under a six-month trial to offer cheaper travel and ease traffic. The move comes after a 228% rise in ridership on…
Prime Highlight The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has launched the Cyprus Business Council to strengthen trade, investment, and business opportunities between Dubai and Cyprus. The council provides a structured platform…
Prime Highlights Revibe secured $17 million in funding led by Partech to accelerate regional expansion and improve quality standards. The company aims to make refurbished electronics a mainstream choice by…
Prime Highlight: DMCC unveiled the world’s largest silver bar, weighing 1,971 kilograms and certified by Guinness World Records, to showcase the UAE’s innovation and ambition. The record-breaking bar will be…
Prime Highlight: The UAE introduced the TM Market Place, the region’s first digital platform to facilitate buying and selling of trademarks, aiming to increase the market’s attractiveness by 20% in…
Prime Highlight Aldar is developing the Aldar Logistics Centres, a state-of-the-art 150,000 sqm logistics hub in Dubai’s National Industries Park, in partnership with DP World and delivered by Group AMANA. …
Prime Highlights The UAE has launched an international economic programme to attract 1,000 major global trade companies and expand Emirati exporters’ access to global markets. The initiative includes a digital…
Prime Highlights The UAE announced a landmark partnership between the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and Space42 to build the nation’s first space-to-ground quantum communication network. The collaboration aims to turn…
Prime Highlights Dubai Chambers opens its first U.S. office in New York to strengthen trade ties and support American and Dubai-based businesses in global expansion. The Dubai Business Forum –…
Prime Highlights: Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in tourism, promote cultural exchange, and develop joint projects. The agreement supports Saudi Vision…
Prime Highlight: Saudi Arabia’s Monsha’at has signed an MoU with LinkedIn to support fast-growing businesses across the Kingdom. The partnership aims to enhance business management, competitiveness, and talent development for…
Prime Highlights Gold prices in the UAE increased, with 24-carat gold reaching AED480.75, as the U.S. dollar weakened, making gold more affordable for buyers. Analysts expect gold prices to stabilize…
Prime Highlights Microsoft announced a $15.2 billion investment in the United Arab Emirates over the next four years, marking one of the largest technology investments in the region. The initiative…
Prime Highlights Dubai Duty Free recorded its highest-ever October sales at Dhs805.6 million ($220.7 million), reflecting strong passenger spending and festive demand. The retailer’s 2025 performance marks eight record-breaking months,…
Prime Highlights Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have signed a strategic agreement to allow companies to operate seamlessly across both zones. The…
Prime Highlights: Sustain Labs Paris collaborates with Dubai World Trade Centre to host the Green Impact segment at GITEX 2025, showcasing startups focused on climate and sustainability solutions. The event…
Prime Highlights: The Forex Expo Dubai 2025will feature over 150 global experts from the forex, fintech, brokerage, and education sectors, providing insights on market trends, technological innovations, and regulatory frameworks.…
Prime Highlight: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) will install more fast-charging stations for EVs across Dubai, making charging quicker and more convenient. The…
Prime Highlight Dubai has been ranked among the top four global cities in FinTech and rose to 11th place overall in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI). The Dubai International…
Prime Highlight Dubai will host the first Middle East edition of the Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo (DATE MENA)on 26–27 November 2025, bringing together global leaders, investors, and innovators. The…
Prime Highlights GITEX GLOBAL 2025 will be held in Dubai from October 13–17, featuring AI, cybersecurity, smart mobility, and immersive technologies. The event will gather 200,000 participants from 170 countries,…
Prime Highlights Ortac Global has introduced a smart AI-driven advisory platformto simplify and accelerate business setup in Dubai. The service supports the UAE’s National AI Strategy 2031 and Dubai Universal…
Prime Highlight Dubai will launch the UAE’s first electric air taxi service in 2026, using eVTOL aircraft for fast and eco-friendly city travel. Trips that currently take 45 minutes by…
Prime Highlight forEVo to deploy 200 ultra-fast EV charging stationsin the UAE, enabling 0–80% charging in just 15–20 minutes. The project supports the UAE’s rapid EV adoption, with Dubai already…
Prime Highlight 7X launched the National Network for Logistics (NXN)at the Universal Postal Congress in Dubai to enhance parcel delivery across the UAE. NXN is built on four pillars—Send, Receive,…
Prime Highlights Dubai International Airport’s ‘Red Carpet’ smart corridor will soon serve both departing and arriving passengers, making immigration faster and seamless. Dubai travellers praised the system as faster and…
Prime Highlights Google has launched AI Mode in the UAE, its biggest search upgrade, powered by Gemini 2.5. The tool enables precise, multi-step query responses in a single search. Key…
Prime Highlights Abu Dhabi and Washington announced a multibillion-dollar AI campus, set to be the world’s largest outside the U.S. The flagship project, Stargate UAE, will feature a 1 GW…
Prime Highlights Dubai Airport launches AI-powered passenger corridor to replace passport checks Travellers clear immigration in 14 seconds with no documents required Key facts Up to 10 passengers can pass…
Prime Highlights Traffic diversions and road closures start in Dubai and Sharjah for mega-infrastructure development. The Blue Line and Etihad Rail projects have been designed to remake connectivity and cut…
