Dubai Picks Weekly — 25 Aug – 31 Aug 2025

25 Aug 2025 — 31 Aug 2025

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Dubai to Host 10th MEIDAM Congress 29 Aug — This September, Dubai will once again take center stage in global healthcare innovation as it hosts the 10th International Congress of Medical Excellence in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine (MEIDAM 2025). From 25 to 27 September 2025, the...
Huawei’s Tri-Fold Mate XTs Opens Pre-Orders in China 29 Aug — Arabian Post -Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Pre‑orders for Huawei’s second‑generation Mate XTs smartphone have begun in China, ahead of its unveiling scheduled for 4 September. The device does not have an official US rel...
UAE Workforce Sees AI as Both Threat and Ally 29 Aug — Arabian Post -Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A quarter of white‑collar professionals in the UAE express concern that artificial intelligence might one day replace their roles, yet more than half acknowledge that AI tools have made their wo...
ADIA Takes Direct Stake in GLP with $1.5bn Capital Commitment 29 Aug — Arabian Post -Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Global logistics investor GLP will receive up to $1.5 billion from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, signalling the sovereign wealth fund’s first move from l...
Dubai sets global standard for branded residences with 140 projects by 2031, says new report 29 Aug — The global branded residences sector has expanded 160 per cent in the past decade, with Dubai leading the charge
ANCFZ Sets Up Dubai Base to Boost Investor Access 29 Aug — Arabian Post -Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone has launched a representative office in Dubai, strategically expanding its investment reach. The facility, situated on the ninth floor of Aspin Tower on S...
UAE Employers Shift Beyond Pay to Attract and Retain Talent 28 Aug — Arabian Post -Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE companies are recalibrating their compensation strategies amid evolving market pressures, rising costs, and intensifying competition for skilled professionals. Salary growth across the board is pr...
The Unseen Threat: Air Pollution in Dubai and Its Impact on Health 28 Aug — Air Pollution in Dubai: Is the City’s Glittering Skyline Hiding a Secret? Dubai dazzles the world with its futuristic skyscrapers, luxury resorts, and record-breaking ambitions. But on August 27, 2025, at 10:30 PM PT, the metropolis found i...
Dubai real estate: BEYOND Developments launches region’s first Forest district by Sea 28 Aug — BEYOND Developments will reveal a series of projects within The Forest District
From Palm Jumeirah to Business Bay: 5 standout projects shaping $117bn Dubai real estate boom 28 Aug — Dubai property market surges 25 per cent to $117.3bn as investors target five mega projects offering lifestyle and long-term value
Dubai’s Population Expands Beyond Four Million Threshold 28 Aug — Arabian Post -Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s population has exceeded four million residents in 2025, marking one of its most rapid growth phases. Analysts from DXBinteract report that over the past year, the city welcomed more than...
Dubai Airshow 2025: Flying taxis take centre stage at world’s biggest Advanced Air Mobility showcase 28 Aug — Dubai Airshow 2025 will spotlight flying taxis and eVTOLs with the world’s largest Advanced Air Mobility showcase this November
Dubai mystery shoppers carry out 4,905 secret checks on stores in H1 2025 28 Aug — Mystery shopper reports in Dubai hit 4,905 in H1 2025 as more companies join Chambers’ Service Excellence Programme to boost customer service.
Dubai resolves $52m rental disputes in Q2 2025 with record settlement time 28 Aug — Dubai Rental Disputes Centre settles AED 190.7m ($51.9m) in Q2 2025 rental cases, achieving record six-day resolution times
UAE Investors Stick Firm with Homegrown Equities 28 Aug — Arabian Post -Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A surge of enthusiasm from the United Arab Emirates’ retail investors is bolstering domestic stock markets, signalling growing public confidence in the country’s economic trajectory. Data....
Card Partnership Puts McLaren on the Starting Grid 28 Aug — Arabian Post -Arabian Post Staff -Dubai McLaren Racing has confirmed that Mastercard will assume the role of Official Naming Partner of its Formula 1 team from the 2026 season, transforming the outfit’s identity to the McLaren&#...
Dubai population hits 4 million mark as emirate targets 5 million by 2030: Report 28 Aug — This surge will create demand for around 350,000 new homes in Dubai
Dubai announces 3-day holiday for public sector 28 Aug — Work in Dubai will resume on Monday, September 8, 2025
TECOM Group acquires $435mn land plots in Dubai Industrial City 28 Aug — The purchase will expand TECOM Group's land portfolio to exceed 209 million square feet
Non-Oil Activity in Saudi Arabia Maintains Momentum 28 Aug — Arabian Post -Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia’s non‑oil private sector sustained strong expansion in July, although growth eased compared with June. The Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global for Riyad B...
Swift-Commerce Surge in India’s Urban Retail 28 Aug — Arabian Post -Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Major players and startups are racing to establish dominance in India’s quick‑commerce landscape, where urban consumers now expect deliveries within minutes. Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, Ama...
Dubai RTA to launch 5 new bus routes and upgrade 9 others from August 29 27 Aug — Dubai RTA to launch 5 new bus routes and upgrade 9 others from August 29, 2025, boosting connectivity across the city’s growing transport network
Dubai to host $1m AI film prize at 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 27 Aug — Dubai to host 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026, launching world’s largest $1m AI film prize and $13.6m fund for creators
Indian companies lead Dubai Chamber registrations in first half of 2025 27 Aug — The figures demonstrate Dubai's continued appeal as a destination for Indian investors and entrepreneurs
Amazon UAE launches new on-foot package delivery service through Dubai Future Foundation deal 27 Aug — The announcement follows Amazon's agreement to join the Dubai Future Foundation's Sandbox Dubai initiative within the Gig Economy sector
Dubai real estate: Samana Hills South 2 sells out in under 90 minutes at Dubai South launch 27 Aug — The launch follows the success of Samana Hills South, which sold out within 90 minutes of its launch
Dubai warns firms over villa construction costs 26 Aug — Dubai Municipality warns firms over inflated villa designs, enforcing Building Code to cut costs and ensure safe, sustainable construction
Dubai prime real estate outpaces global markets with over 5% growth in 2025 26 Aug — Dubai prime property prices jump 5% in H1 2025, with Savills forecasting further growth of up to 5.9% by year-end
Dubai’s DMCC signs MoU with Swedish fintech Vermiculus to strengthen technology ecosystems 26 Aug — The partnership will see the two entities explore collaboration in the deployment of critical financial technology solutions for exchanges, clearing houses and central securities depositories, including joint projects and knowledge transfer...
ASICO to manage National Bonds Corporation’s Bur Dubai properties 26 Aug — It will manage the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and long-term care of residential and commercial assets
Dubai-based COLABB launches integrated real estate platform 26 Aug — The company helps private and institutional investors acquire high-potential commercial and hospitality properties by integrating acquisition, design, and execution
Drydocks World secures EPC contract for world’s largest floating LNG facility off Mexico 26 Aug — The project will see the conversion of two LNG carriers into Floating Storage Units (FSUs) and the construction of two newbuild FLNG barges at Drydocks World’s Dubai yard
Dubai Finance Department, GDFRA sign MOU to support ‘Cashless Dubai’ strategy 26 Aug — The strategy targets 90% of all financial transactions in both government and private sectors to be carried out digitally and full digital enablement at 100% across the emirate by the end of 2026
Awqaf Dubai delivers $6.3m in real estate endowments during H1 2025 25 Aug — Awqaf Dubai completed AED 23m ($6.3m) endowment real estate projects in H1 2025, supporting mosques, charities, and community services across the emirate
Dubai RTA upgrades traffic at 27 schools, improving flow by up to 40 per cent 25 Aug — Dubai RTA completes traffic upgrades at 27 schools in summer 2025, boosting safety and parking by 90 per cent and improving traffic flow by up to 40 per cent
Dubai Chamber members’ exports surge 18% to $46.8bn in H1 2025 25 Aug — Dubai Chamber of Commerce members’ exports and re-exports hit $46.8bn in H1 2025, up 18 per cent, led by GCC markets at $22.8bn
Dubai to deliver 140 branded residence projects by 2031, leading global market 25 Aug — Dubai cements its global leadership in branded residences with 140 projects by 2031, offering investors strong value, lifestyle appeal, and 40 per cent price premiums
Taaleem opens DBS Mira with over 700 students across FS1 to Year 6 25 Aug — Located in Emaar’s Mira Oasis 2, it is the fifth Dubai British School and follows the successful launch of DBS Jumeira in August last year
Dubai fund FHV bets on $100 million push as global wealth migration fuels high-end dining boom 25 Aug — Fern Hospitality Ventures is in talks with Saudi family offices, wealthy Indian investors and Abu Dhabi-based funds, with larger sovereign investors expected to follow, founders say
Dubai’s DP World and ITOCHU partner to help Japanese businesses access Africa 25 Aug — Partnership to focus on fleet and logistics operations, supply chain optimisation, and distribution of commodities and food products

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