The UAE real estate sector maintained strong performance during the first half of 2026, supported by growing investment demand, expanding development activity, a diversified investor base and continued enhancements to regulatory and legislative frameworks that strengthened the attractiveness of the country’s property markets. The sector entered the second half of the year on a solid
Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz has achieved an exceptional sporting milestone after successfully surpassing the previous world speed record in the Formula 4 powerboat category, which was held by British racer John Brewer at a speed of 128.7 km/h over a one-kilometre distance. The achievement was accomplished during an official speed attempt held yesterday on
Dawlati, the Emirati-owned hiring platform built to connect UAE Nationals with private-sector employers, has reached a major milestone of 20,000+ Emirati professionals on its platform, strengthening its position as a growing national talent ecosystem supporting the UAE’s Emiratisation ambitions. Founded in the UAE, Dawlati was created to address one of the key challenges facing both
Emirati women’s investments in Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded a trade value of AED2.7 billion from January to August 2026, according to data released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The investments covered 3,385 properties owned by 3,737 Emirati women, reflecting their growing role in the emirate’s real estate market and confidence in its
Relaam, Abu Dhabi’s leading property management company, has launched its digital Tajdid service, enabling tenants to renew their leases directly through the Relaam app without the need to visit a branch, while benefiting from lower renewal fees and greater convenience. The launch is one of several initiatives being introduced as part of Relaam’s broader digital
Women have accounted for approximately 32% of all UAE-based company formation enquiries received by Sovereign PPG Corporate Services so far in 2026, compared with 18% across the full year in 2025, with professional services, technology and investment-related structures among the most active areas of interest. The data points to a broadening profile of women-led business
HSBC in the UAE today became the first market in HSBC’s global network to launch the upgrade to its Global Money Account, a fully integrated multi-currency account and debit card designed for the way international customers live, earn, travel and support family across borders. The UAE — one of the world’s most international markets, where
