Dubai Picks Weekly — 22 Sep – 28 Sep 2025

22 Sep 2025 — 28 Sep 2025

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Dubai Rises Into World’s Top Four FinTech Hubs 27 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has secured a position among the world’s top four FinTech centres, according to the latest Global Financial Centres Index published on 25 September, signalling a pivotal shift in the emirate’s fin...
Dubai ushers in a 15 km autonomous mobility corridor 26 Sep — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has revealed a 15-kilometre Dubai Autonomous Zone, an integrated corridor designed to link driverless land and water transport modes. The zone will stretch from Creek Station on the Metro Green Line th....
Pixel Buds Pro 2 Gain Smarter Audio and Head Gesture Controls 26 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Google has begun deploying firmware version 4.467 to Pixel Buds Pro 2 units, introducing several enhancements designed to make the earbuds more context-aware, safer, and easier to control without touching your phon...
Q8 and WEX unveil CartissimaQ8‐WEX card in Italy 26 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Kuwait Petroleum International and payments provider WEX have launched a joint fuel card in Italy, called CartissimaQ8-WEX, offering business customers access to a network of more than 3,400 service stations, inclu...
Elysian Developments launches Dubai’s first longevity-focused project Émerge Residences 26 Sep — The launch was marked at an exclusive event at the Four Seasons Resort in Jumeirah Beach, attended by industry leaders, wellness advocates, and design specialists
Dubai Chamber of Commerce reviews 27 laws as five new Business Councils launched in H1 2025 26 Sep — Dubai Chamber of Commerce reviewed 27 laws in H1 2025, launched five new Business Councils, and held 98 meetings to boost Dubai’s business environment
Arada Lists US$450 Million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai Amid Strong Demand 26 Sep — Nasdaq Dubai has admitted a US$450 million Sukuk issued by Arada Developments LLC under Arada Sukuk 2 Limited’s US$1 billion trust certificate programme. The securities carry a maturity in 2030 and were priced at a profit rate of 7.150 per....
FIVE Holdings Locks $460 Million Facility to Boost Expansion 26 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Kabir Mulchandani Dubai-based lifestyle and hospitality conglomerate FIVE Holdings has secured a $460 million revolving credit facility that will be used to repay its $350 million green bond ahead of schedule and f...
Strong Demand Drives UAE to Issue AED1.1 B T-Sukuk in September 26 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The UAE Ministry of Finance, acting as issuer with the Central Bank of the UAE as issuing and payment agent, has completed the September 2025 auction for dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury Sukuk, issuing AED1.1 bi...
Smart Infrastructure Takes Centre Stage for 2027 Autonomous Transport Showdown 25 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has unveiled a new strategic focus for the 5th Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport, scheduled for 2027: smart integrated infrastructure. Mattar Al Tayer, Dir...
Dubai joins world’s top 4 FinTech hubs in Global Financial Centres Index 25 Sep — Dubai has been ranked a top four global FinTech hub in the GFCI, with DIFC firms surpassing 1,500 and raising $4.2bn in investment
Abu Dhabi Taps Debt Markets with Dual-Tranche USD Bond Offer 25 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi is marketing a three-year and a 10-year US dollar Reg S/144A bond offering, aiming to capitalise on robust investor demand and reinforce its global funding outlook. The three-year tranche is pitched at ap...
New 260,000sqft logistics hub in Dubai set to accelerate food distribution 25 Sep — The hub, to be created by Al Ain Farms Group and Food Tech Valley will strengthen UAE’s food security and enhance sustainability
Web3 Capital Flows Converge for Dubai Forum 25 Sep — Dubai is gearing up to host the third edition of the Invest Web3 Forum, powered by bepay money, assembling over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 80 institutional investors. The one-day gathering, slated for 15 October.....
DTC-Kabi agreement puts 9,880 taxis on Bolt and Zed ride-hailing apps 25 Sep — Customers in Dubai to benefit from greater availability of taxis, reduced waiting times and enhanced overall service efficiency
Dubai Mansions to Redefine Ultra-Luxury in Dubai Hills 25 Sep — Emaar has announced Dubai Mansions, a highly exclusive enclave of ultra-luxury homes positioned adjacent to Dubai Hills Estate. The development will include mansions available in 10,000, 15,000 or 20,000 square feet configurations, targeti....
Gulf Developer Arada Takes Majority Control of UK’s Regal 25 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Arada has acquired a 75 percent stake in London-based residential developer Regal as part of a Dhs 2.5 billion investment that marks its first UK foray and second international expansion after Australia. The UK bus...
Rupee Breaks Record as US Visa Fee Surge Worsens Pressure 25 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The Indian rupee plunged to a lifetime low of ₹88.7975 per US dollar, sliding about 0.5 per cent on the day as fears over a sharp hike in U. S. H-1B visa fees rallied selling pressure across foreign exchange....
PayPal to invest $100m in Middle East and Africa digital economy 24 Sep — PayPal will invest $100m across the Middle East and Africa to fuel innovation, support entrepreneurs, and expand digital commerce after opening its Dubai hub
Indian investors eye $20bn a year in UAE assets as Dubai real estate demand surges 24 Sep — Wealthy Indians could invest up to $20bn annually in UAE assets, with real estate, tokenisation, and industrial growth driving the next investment wave
Dubai launches Tradex, $272m digital B2B trade platform with UAE–Iraq focus 24 Sep — Dubai’s GlobalX Group launches Tradex with AED 1bn ($272m) investment to simplify cross-border trade, starting with the UAE–Iraq corridor worth $66bn by 2030
AB Majlis podcast: Inside Alex Zagrebleny’s push to make homes that heal their residents 24 Sep — Post-pandemic Dubai, where residents stay longer and prize clean air and mental health, is ready for a new era of regenerative real estate, says R.Evolution founder and CEO
ALEC Holdings Prices IPO at Dh1.35–1.40, Subscription Kicks Off 24 Sep — Dubai’s engineering and construction powerhouse ALEC Holdings PJSC has fixed its IPO share price between AED 1.35 and AED 1.40, opening subscriptions for a 20 percent stake in the company. The offering will feature 1 billion existing share....
Abu Dhabi Transactions Soar with AED 54 Billion in H1 2025 24 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s real estate market posted a 42 percent leap in value of property deals during the first half of 2025, with total transaction values reaching AED 54 billion. Residential unit sales were a major con...
Gulf’s Bold Equity Shift: Saudi Mulls Majority Ownership by Foreigners 24 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia’s capital markets are poised for a transformative leap as the Capital Market Authority moves toward allowing foreigners to hold more than 49 percent stakes in listed firms, marking one of the mos...
Villa del DIVOS by Mr. Eight Development wins The Best Residential Property, Dubai at International Property Awards 2025 24 Sep — The project has seen strong early traction, with over 90% of residences sold.
UAE real estate sector to hit $759bn by 2029 amid Dubai and Abu Dhabi property boom 23 Sep — UAE real estate is projected to reach $759bn by 2029, driven by Dubai’s AED153.7bn Q2 sales surge, Abu Dhabi growth, and strong demand for off-plan and luxury homes
Linux Phone Promises Full-Hardware Kill Switches at $550 Price Point 23 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai FuriLabs has unveiled the FLX1s, a Linux-based smartphone priced at US$550 that delivers physical kill switches to disable the microphone, cameras, and modem/GPS. The device runs its custom Debian-based operating s...
Aldar Raises Control of Aldar Estates to 82.55% 23 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Aldar Properties has increased its ownership stake in Aldar Estates to 82.55%, acquiring the 17.45% indirect share held by Modon Holding via its wholly-owned subsidiary ADNEC Group. The move solidifies Aldar’...
Dubai IPO: ALEC Holdings offers 1bn shares, market cap up to $1.91bn 23 Sep — ALEC Holdings sets Dubai IPO price range at AED1.35–1.40 per share, valuing firm at up to AED7bn, with AED500m dividend planned for 2026
Dubai SME and Deliveroo partner to boost F&B businesses 23 Sep — Dubai SME and Deliveroo sign MoU to expand F&B businesses, offering digital tools, incentives, and growth support under Dubai’s D33 agenda
China’s Export Surge Fuels Looming Trade Surplus Record 23 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai China’s goods exports expanded by 4.4% year-on-year in August, the slowest growth in six months, as shipments to the United States plunged more than 33%, weighed down by steep tariffs. Customs data showed imp...
Binghatti Seeks Green Funding with Three-Year Sukuk Mandate 23 Sep — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Binghatti Holding Limited has appointed a slate of banks to lead its first USD Reg S senior unsecured three-year green sukuk under its $1.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme. The developer, rated Ba3 by....
Dubai tops global FDI rankings with $11bn inflows and record Greenfield projects 22 Sep — Dubai secured $11bn FDI inflows in H1 2025, ranking No.1 globally for Greenfield projects and HQ investments
Emirates cancels some flights over Super Typhoon concerns 22 Sep — Emirates has cancelled flights between Dubai and Hong Kong due to Super Typhoon Ragasa
Dubai targets Korea investments and startup ties in Seoul ahead of Expand North Star 2025 22 Sep — Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy held 86 business meetings in Seoul, backing local startups and promoting Expand North Star 2025 as global interest grows.
Dubai real estate: SOL Properties launches $600m tower on Sheikh Zayed Road 22 Sep — SOL Properties unveils $600m SOL LUXE, a 62-floor freehold tower on Sheikh Zayed Road with luxury homes and Grade A offices
Dubai real estate: Al Msaddi urges property investors not to get swayed by price correction forecasts 22 Sep — The fäm Properties CEO lists seven key market signals that can give early warning signs of shifts before they appear in official data
UAE Future Food Forum 2025: F&B industry projected to triple to $43.98bn by 2029 22 Sep — UAE Future Food Forum 2025 returns to Dubai as the F&B sector surges to $13bn, with leaders driving food security, trade, and sustainability
EXCLUSIVE: ULTA Beauty confirms Dubai Mall location, Saudi Arabia stores in aggressive Middle East expansion 22 Sep — American beauty giant ULTA to open at world’s largest shopping destination following Mall of the Emirates launch with sights set on the Saudi market
Dubai real estate: Ascendas Developers unveils $12.5mn bespoke villa at Jumeirah Golf Estates 22 Sep — The developer operates in Dubai's property renovation market, focusing on creating individual villas rather than replicating identical homes

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