The Abu Dhabi Securities Market demonstrated strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, showing a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was primarily driven by a notable rise in liquidity indicators and investment activity from foreign and institutional investors. According to market data, the value of foreign investors’ trading,...
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Cerebras Secures US Approval for UAE Partnership Ahead of IPO
Cerebras Systems Inc. has announced that it has resolved “all open issues” with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS), marking a significant step forward for the chip startup as it prepares for its initial public offering (IPO). This development is particularly crucial as Cerebras aims to solidify its position in the competitive...
UAE’s CEPA Programme Expands Global Economic Ties with 26 Agreements
The UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme, launched in September 2021, has successfully established 26 agreements with strategically important countries and international groups by the end of the first quarter of 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen the UAE’s economic position both regionally and globally. In 2025 alone, the UAE has signed five new...
UAE Property Market Sees Increased Interest from Foreign Institutional Investors
The UAE property market is gaining traction among foreign institutional investors, who previously viewed it as speculative and unstable. This shift in perception is largely due to the potential for substantial returns and the country’s dependable rule of law. For a long time, many investors dismissed the UAE real estate sector as merely a luxury...
RIZ & MONA Consultancy Acquires IBGME to Enhance Corporate Services in the UAE
RIZ & MONA Consultancy, a prominent provider of corporate services, has officially announced its acquisition of IBGME, which is recognized for its expertise in corporate structuring and UAE company formation. This strategic acquisition is set to strengthen RIZ & MONA’s position within the business setup industry, enhancing its offerings in UAE company formation, offshore incorporations,...
India Leads Foreign Direct Investment in Dubai with $3 Billion in 2024
India has emerged as the leading source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Dubai, contributing $3.018 billion in 2024. This investment marks a significant increase from $589 million in 2023, representing a fivefold growth. The data highlights India’s dominant position among top investors in the emirate, followed by the United States, France, and the United...
UAE Cabinet Approves National Investment Strategy 2031 and Health Risk Policy
The UAE Cabinet has officially approved the National Investment Strategy 2031, aiming to transform the country into a leading global strategic investment hub. This initiative targets an increase in annual foreign investment inflows from AED 112 billion in 2023 to AED 240 billion by 2031. According to WAM, during the meeting chaired by His Highness...
UAE Aims to Increase Annual Foreign Direct Investment to $65 Billion by 2031
The United Arab Emirates has set a target to boost its annual foreign direct investment inflows to 240 billion dirham, which is approximately $65.35 billion, by the year 2031. This announcement was made by Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, in a recent post on X. In 2023, the UAE recorded foreign direct investment...
Gulf Royals Launch Business Park in Sharjah with $164 Million Investment
Arada Developments, a property firm co-founded by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi of Sharjah and Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, has awarded a contract worth 604 million dirhams (approximately $164 million) for the construction of the first phase of a business district in Sharjah. This initiative reflects a growing interest...
Arada Developments Launches Business Park Project in Sharjah
Arada Developments, a property firm established by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi of Sharjah and Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, has awarded a contract worth 604 million dirhams (approximately $164 million) for the construction of the first phase of a new business district in Sharjah. This initiative highlights the growing demand for office...