Dubai Picks Weekly — 13 Oct – 19 Oct 2025

13 Oct 2025 — 19 Oct 2025

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Dubai launches AI real estate tools, including rental heat map and digital sale service 18 Oct — Dubai unveiled new AI real estate tools at GITEX 2025, including a rental heat map and digital sale service, advancing smart property sector The post Dubai launches AI real estate tools, including rental heat map and digital sale service a....
Dubai Police–Parkin data link to flag unpaid fines and boost road safety 18 Oct — Dubai Police and Parkin connect traffic and parking systems to share live data, identify unpaid fines instantly, and improve road safety The post Dubai Police–Parkin data link to flag unpaid fines and boost road safety appeared first on Ar....
Salik Enhances Digital Experience with New App and WhatsApp Channel 18 Oct — Salik, Dubai’s primary toll gate operator, has rolled out an upgraded version of its mobile application alongside the introduction of an interactive WhatsApp channel, aiming to strengthen its communication with customers and improve.....
UAE Ministry partners with Core42 to drive digital education transformation 18 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The UAE Ministry of Education has entered a new partnership with Core42, a leading company in advanced technological solutions, aiming to accelerate digital learning across the country. This collaboration marks a s...
UAE Golden Visa boost, Abu Dhabi investment powerhouse; Dubizzle IPO; Dubai real estate analysis – 10 things you missed this week 18 Oct — UAE expands Golden Visa benefits, IHC announces a $33bn mega merger, and Abu Dhabi goes fully digital —and more news from this week The post UAE Golden Visa boost, Abu Dhabi investment powerhouse; Dubizzle IPO; Dubai real estate analysis –....
Feenie’s Table: The Dubai-Born Brand Redesigning How the World Eats 18 Oct — Feenie Khan didn’t set out to disrupt an industry. She set out to make a plate for her daughter and for anyone who wanted to see their way of eating represented. It began with a practical fix: a plate that keeps textures true and meals com....
Binghatti launches 13 Dubai projects worth $3.3 bn in 2025 18 Oct — Binghatti Holding leads Dubai real estate market in 2025, selling nearly 12,000 units and posting $2.4bn in sales and record profit growth The post Binghatti launches 13 Dubai projects worth $3.3 bn in 2025 appeared first on Arabian Busine....
Apparel Group inks deal to bring 24 global labels into Saudi 17 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Apparel Group and Arabian Alesaar Group have struck a retail alliance to introduce 24 international brands across more than 9,000 sqm at the forthcoming Al Shubaily Grand Mall in Saudi Arabia. The agreement positio...
Apple to Launch OLED Touch-Screen MacBook Pro by 2026 17 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Apple is reportedly ready to unveil a major revamp of its MacBook Pro line, introducing a touch-enabled OLED display and a hole-punch front camera in models expected during 2026 or early 2027, according to people f...
Dubai strengthens marine monitoring with new satellite platform 17 Oct — Dubai partners with MBRSC and PCFC to launch a new satellite platform that tracks coasts, ports, and marine conditions to enhance safety The post Dubai strengthens marine monitoring with new satellite platform appeared first on Arabian Bus....
Dubai real estate: 6 trends defining the property market in 2025 17 Oct — Dubai real estate hits $71.4bn in H1 2025 as investor numbers surge 26%. Here are six trends driving the city’s property boom The post Dubai real estate: 6 trends defining the property market in 2025 appeared first on Arabian Business: Lat....
Devmark and IQUNA Properties unveil Avida Residences on Dubai Islands 17 Oct — Avida Residences is located ten minutes from Dubai International Airport, fourteen minutes from Dubai Mall. The post Devmark and IQUNA Properties unveil Avida Residences on Dubai Islands appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on t....
This Australian startup is putting real 3D holograms on display in Dubai 17 Oct — What started in a backyard in 2007 is now Voxon, an Australian company showcasing real 3D holograms transforming industries from gaming to medicine The post This Australian startup is putting real 3D holograms on display in Dubai appeared.....
Microsoft brings AI processing onshore in UAE to bolster data sovereignty, executive says 17 Oct — Microsoft has operated two data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for over six years and plans to continue expanding capacity to support in-country AI workloads The post Microsoft brings AI processing onshore in UAE to bolster data sovereignt....
Presight to help Dubai Taxi Company’s AI-led digital transformation 17 Oct — The collaboration will embed cognitive mobility technologies in DTC that will redefine fleet operations and enhance customer journeys The post Presight to help Dubai Taxi Company’s AI-led digital transformation appeared first on Arabian Bu....
GCC Eyes Major Slice of $2 Trillion Sports Tourism Market 17 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Gulf Cooperation Council states are positioning themselves to tap into the projected $2 trillion global sports tourism market by 2030, with a new PwC Middle East study underlining the region’s evolving role f...
MDGH Secures AED 1 Bln Five-Year Bond at 4.20% 17 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s MDGH GMTN priced a one-billion dirham Reg S five-year bond at par, carrying a coupon of 4.20 per cent. The issuer tightened guidance from an initial 4.45 per cent, and book orders surpassed AED 4....
MEDX Pharmacy to Showcase Elite Brands at Dubai Muscle Show 17 Oct — MEDX Pharmacy and MEDX Nutrition, two of the UAE’s leading names in health, wellness and nutrition proudly announce their participation in the ninth edition of the Dubai Muscle Show, the region’s largest and most influential fitness, health...
GITEX TechCation 2026: Dubai to host world’s largest tech and AI event 16 Oct — Sheikh Mohammed directs launch of GITEX TechCation 2026, set to become the world’s largest tech and AI event at Expo City Dubai The post GITEX TechCation 2026: Dubai to host world’s largest tech and AI event appeared first on Arabian Busin....
Emirates extends its long-standing partnership with AC Milan 16 Oct — The Dubai airline remains Principal Partner, Official Airline Partner, and Official Men’s Jersey Partner of the Rossoneri, 19-time Serie A champions The post Emirates extends its long-standing partnership with AC Milan appeared first on Ar....
Dubai’s Expand North Star 2025 attracts 2,000 startups and $1.1tn investors 16 Oct — Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai attracts 2,000 startups and 1,200 investors managing $1.1tn, reinforcing the city’s global tech hub status The post Dubai’s Expand North Star 2025 attracts 2,000 startups and $1.1tn investors appeared first.....
CME Group Anchors Dubai as Regional Derivatives Hub 16 Oct — CME Group has launched its first physical base in the Middle East with an office at the Dubai International Financial Centre, to serve as its hub for the region under a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority. Sharif Jaghman, r....
University of Dubai launches $27m Tech X Fund to fuel AI startups 16 Oct — University of Dubai unveils $27.2m Tech X Fund to support AI and deep tech startups and boost UAE innovation ecosystem The post University of Dubai launches $27m Tech X Fund to fuel AI startups appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest Ne....
Multiply Group to Forge AED 120 Billion Investment Titan 16 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Multiply Group, the Abu Dhabi investment holding firm, will acquire 2PointZero and Ghitha Holding via a share-swap deal, creating a combined enterprise with an estimated valuation of AED 120 billion. The transactio...
MAF Eyes $500m 10-Year Sukuk to Fund Real-Estate Strategy 16 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai MAF Sukuk Ltd is launching a US$500 million, 10-year sukuk under Regulation S, with initial price thoughts set around US Treasuries plus 125 basis points. The securities will be backed by Majid Al Futtaim Propertie...
Dubai property market hits $37.6bn in Q3 2025 as off-plan sales soar 15 Oct — Dubai housing market recorded $37.6bn in Q3 2025 sales, up 18 per cent year-on-year, as off-plan deals dominate amid strong investor demand The post Dubai property market hits $37.6bn in Q3 2025 as off-plan sales soar appeared first on Ara....
Dubai RTA expands nol card to cover retail, parking and education services 15 Oct — Dubai RTA expands nol card beyond transport, enabling parking, retail and student service payments through deals with KHDA, Parkin and PayPal The post Dubai RTA expands nol card to cover retail, parking and education services appeared firs....
Dubai real estate: Sobha Realty launches 109-floor Sobha SkyParks on Sheikh Zayed Road 15 Oct — Sobha Realty unveils Sobha SkyParks, a 109-floor tower on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai with four themed SkyParks and 684 residences The post Dubai real estate: Sobha Realty launches 109-floor Sobha SkyParks on Sheikh Zayed Road appeared firs....
Flydubai adds meals and inflight entertainment to all Economy Class tickets 15 Oct — Flydubai will add meals and inflight entertainment to all Economy Class fares from November 2025, enhancing comfort and value The post Flydubai adds meals and inflight entertainment to all Economy Class tickets appeared first on Arabian Bu....
Dubai Exhibition Centre: GITEX and Gulfood to relocate to Expo City in 2026 15 Oct — Dubai World Trade Centre confirms GITEX and Gulfood will move to Dubai Exhibition Centre in 2026, marking a major milestone for Expo City The post Dubai Exhibition Centre: GITEX and Gulfood to relocate to Expo City in 2026 appeared first o....
Dubai expands nol card reach via new MoU pacts at GITEX 15 Oct — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority inked three major Memoranda of Understanding this week at GITEX Global 2025, forming strategic partnerships with KHDA, Parkin PJSC, and PayPal to deepen integration of the nol card ecosystem. Under the....
Halloween Comes Alive with Dubai Holding Entertainment Across Dubai 15 Oct — This Halloween season, Dubai Holding Entertainment is bringing spine-tingling excitement and family-friendly fun to some of Dubai’s most popular destinations, including MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, RIVERLAND™ Dubai, The Green Planet™ Dubai, and Wild....
AMCREIT Shifts into Healthcare with NMC Hospital Deal 15 Oct — Al Mal Capital REIT has sealed its first move into the healthcare sector by acquiring the real estate asset housing NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai Investments Park. The transaction lifts AMCREIT’s portfolio valuation to around AED 1.4 billion....
Al Mal Capital REIT acquires NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai Investment Park 15 Oct — First investment in healthcare by the Dubai Investment subsidiary; facility has two hospital blocks and a fully-leased commercial building The post Al Mal Capital REIT acquires NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai Investment Park appeared first on.....
Davidson Kempner plants flag in Abu Dhabi’s hedge fund surge 15 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Davidson Kempner Capital Management has inaugurated an office at the Abu Dhabi Global Market, marking its first physical presence in the Gulf and becoming the latest global hedge fund to deepen its footprint in the...
AI Empires Rise at GITEX 2025 15 Oct — GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai has become a battleground for dominance in nation-scale artificial intelligence, as governments and tech giants compete to control the infrastructure that will underpin the next wave of the digital economy. The e....
UAE Growth Outlook Upgraded as Non-Oil Sector Gains Momentum 15 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The International Monetary Fund has lifted its projection for the United Arab Emirates’ economic expansion to 4.8 per cent in 2025 and sees 5.0 per cent growth in 2026, citing accelerating non-hydrocarbon act...
ADNOC Eyes EU Clearance with Refined Remedies 15 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai European Commission officials are poised to grant approval to Abu Dhabi’s state oil company for its €14.7 billion acquisition of Germany’s Covestro, conditional on minor adjustments to compliance m...
Dubai to issue investor licences in 17 seconds 15 Oct — Dubai’s government has unveiled plans for a radical upgrade to its “Invest in Dubai” digital platform, enabling business licences to be granted in as little as 17 seconds. The platform’s new version, featuring Agentic AI capabilities, was.....
Commvault and HPE Deepen Gulf‐Scale Data Protection Alliance 15 Oct — Commvault has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with HPE to scale joint cybersecurity, backup and recovery services across the Gulf and wider Middle East, unveiling the pact at GITEX Global in Dubai. The agreement mandates co-developme....
Dubai Police announce AI-powered robocop patrols at Global Village 14 Oct — Dubai Police launch AI-powered robotic patrol ‘DPR 02’ at Global Village, marking a new era of smart, connected, and autonomous policing The post Dubai Police announce AI-powered robocop patrols at Global Village appeared first on Arabian.....
Dubai Police announce AI-powered robocop patrols at Global Village 14 Oct — Dubai Police launch AI-powered robotic patrol ‘DPR 02’ at Global Village, marking a new era of smart, connected, and autonomous policing The post Dubai Police announce AI-powered robocop patrols at Global Village appeared first on Arabian.....
Dubai launches fully digital property sale service 14 Oct — Dubai launches a fully digital property sale service via the Dubai Now app, allowing 24/7 real estate transactions The post Dubai launches fully digital property sale service appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle Ea....
Dubai draws 40 founders of unicorns worth $900bn to Expand North Star 2025 14 Oct — Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai gathers 40 unicorn founders worth $900bn, reinforcing the city’s role as a hub for startups and innovation The post Dubai draws 40 founders of unicorns worth $900bn to Expand North Star 2025 appeared first o....
Dubai real estate boom continues with 1,388 luxury deals over $2.7m in Q3 14 Oct — Dubai’s property market grew 22.7% in Q3 2025, with $24.9bn in home sales and $8.3bn in commercial deals, says Engel & Völkers The post Dubai real estate boom continues with 1,388 luxury deals over $2.7m in Q3 appeared first on Arabia....
Tensor unveils fully autonomous personal Robocar in Dubai, eyes UAE launch next year 14 Oct — Tensor plans to open pre-orders in 2026, followed by deliveries in the UAE later that year before expanding to the US and Europe The post Tensor unveils fully autonomous personal Robocar in Dubai, eyes UAE launch next year appeared first o....
Tensor unveils fully autonomous personal Robocar in Dubai, eyes UAE launch next year 14 Oct — Tensor plans to open pre-orders in 2026, followed by deliveries in the UAE later that year before expanding to the US and Europe The post Tensor unveils fully autonomous personal Robocar in Dubai, eyes UAE launch next year appeared first o....
DTC to provide last-mile solutions to Keeta, Dubai’s new delivery company 14 Oct — Apart from scaling its motorbike fleet to 500 by the end of the year, the partnership will drive future collaboration on high-tech delivery solutions The post DTC to provide last-mile solutions to Keeta, Dubai’s new delivery company.....
DTC to provide last-mile solutions to Keeta, Dubai’s new delivery company 14 Oct — Apart from scaling its motorbike fleet to 500 by the end of the year, the partnership will drive future collaboration on high-tech delivery solutions The post DTC to provide last-mile solutions to Keeta, Dubai’s new delivery company.....
Dell Claims Quarter of UAE Data Centre Server Market 14 Oct — Dubai—Dell Technologies asserts it commands more than 24 per cent of the UAE’s data centre server market, signalling a strong foothold in a region where demand for digital infrastructure is surging. Samer Al Jayyusi, Specialty AI & Gen....
Dubai Sets Stage for Tech Supremacy at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 14 Oct — Dubai’s 45th edition of GITEX GLOBAL opened on 13 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre, attracting what organisers call unprecedented global participation. The event hosts more than 6,800 exhibitors, 2,000 startups and 1,200 investors f....
Aramco Charts Growth Course Amid Demand Surge 14 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Amin H. Nasser, President & CEO of Aramco, told delegates at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London that the company will pursue “energy addition” to cope with intensifying global demand, underlining i...
Emirates NBD Navigates Major Entry into RBL Bank 14 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Emirates NBD is in advanced negotiations to acquire up to a 25 percent stake in Mumbai-based RBL Bank through a preferential allotment of equity and warrants, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The p...
Dubai debt deal: DIFC and Partners for Growth join forces to fund next generation tech companies 14 Oct — DIFC partners with Partners for Growth to provide structured growth debt to FinTech, HealthTech, and PropTech firms driving Dubai economy The post Dubai debt deal: DIFC and Partners for Growth join forces to fund next generation tech compa....
Dubai unveils ‘2025 Startup Guide’ to boost digital entrepreneurship ecosystem 13 Oct — Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launches the ‘Dubai Startup Guide’ outlining how entrepreneurs can grow businesses across 12 key sectors The post Dubai unveils ‘2025 Startup Guide’ to boost digital entrepreneurship ecosystem appeared firs....
Dubai real estate: Savills lists $45m Palm Jumeirah villa 13 Oct — Savills unveils a $45m Palm Jumeirah villa featuring Minotti interiors, marble finishes, and sea views as Dubai real estate market surges The post Dubai real estate: Savills lists $45m Palm Jumeirah villa appeared first on Arabian Business....
Sheikh Maktoum approves new Dubai Financial Sector Strategy 13 Oct — His Highness reviews DFM performance and plans by VARA; 15 programmes to be launched to drive growth and shape the future of global finance The post Sheikh Maktoum approves new Dubai Financial Sector Strategy appeared first on Arabian Busi....
Dubai incubator in5 startups cross $2.45bn funding milestone at Expand North Star 2025 13 Oct — Dubai in5 start-ups have raised over $2.45bn, marking 14 per cent growth as incubator drives innovation at Expand North Star 2025 The post Dubai incubator in5 startups cross $2.45bn funding milestone at Expand North Star 2025 appeared firs....
Dubai incubator in5 startups cross $2.45bn funding milestone at Expand North Star 2025 13 Oct — Dubai in5 start-ups have raised over $2.45bn, marking 14 per cent growth as incubator drives innovation at Expand North Star 2025 The post Dubai incubator in5 startups cross $2.45bn funding milestone at Expand North Star 2025 appeared firs....
Dubizzle announces Dubai IPO with $100m Prosus investment 13 Oct — Dubizzle announces its Dubai IPO, offering 30.34 per cent of shares, with Prosus investing $100 million to back the group’s regional growth The post Dubizzle announces Dubai IPO with $100m Prosus investment appeared first on Arabian Busine....
Dubai Healthcare City Authority reveals $350mn development plan 13 Oct — The first phase of the plan includes first LEED platinum-certified office building in DHCC and purpose-built medical complex The post Dubai Healthcare City Authority reveals $350mn development plan appeared first on Arabian Business: Lates....
Dubai Luxury Homes Market Hits Unprecedented Heights 13 Oct — Dubai has recorded a landmark quarter in its upper-tier residential sector, with 103 homes sold for over US$ 10 million in Q3, representing a 24 % rise compared with Q3 of 2024. Demand in the ultra-luxury segment translated into 17 sales a....
DHCC’s £250m Push to Redefine Dubai’s Health-City Aspirations 13 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Healthcare City Authority has unveiled a Dhs1.3 billion development programme for Phase 1 of Dubai Healthcare City, marking an aggressive expansion that aims to elevate its global standing in health infrastru...
Ceasefire Deal Sees Hostage Returns Begin in Gaza 13 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Hamas has handed over seven Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross, fulfilling the first phase of a broad ceasefire and prisonerexchange accord with Israel. The hostages are now in Is...
Dubizzle Group Sets Sights on Listing with 30 % Stake Sale 13 Oct — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai-based Dubizzle Group Holdings has unveiled plans to float about 30.34 % of its share capital via an initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market. The offer comprises 1.25 billion ordinary shares, of....

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