CBRE Middle East, the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments, released its latest edition of the UAE Residential Market Review for the first quarter of 2024. In Abu Dhabi, during the first quarter of the year, the total volume of transactions stood at 2,795, registering a 22.6% increase compared to the year prior. […]
Metric, a global financial intelligence and analytics platform built for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has been backed by the 500 Global program through the Sanabil 500 Mena Seed fund. This support underlines Metric’s commitment to fostering the burgeoning SME sector in Saudi Arabia, and the push towards digitization for businesses. 500 Global, a highly […]
Photo: Elie Bou Chrouch, Head of Sales – Off-plan at Metropolitan Premium Properties Dubai’s off-plan property market is projected to see a healthy growth of 14-15% this year compared to 2023, according to Metropolitan Premium Properties (MPP), a full-service real estate agency and the Metropolitan Group’s flagship property company. Property prices have increased by an […]
Aiming to cultivate entrepreneurship in the Sultanate, the Zubair EDC collaborated with its strategic academic partner, Middle East College, to organise a workshop on entrepreneurship concepts and funding. The workshop was attended by professors, students, and young entrepreneurs. Mr. Ali Shaker, Head of the Centre’s Business Development, presented key topics of the workshop and explained […]
HAYAH Insurance, a leading insurance provider in the UAE, has unveiled Rihla by HAYAH, a pioneering report focusing on the intersection of insurance, health, life, and artificial intelligence. The name Rihla, meaning journey in Arabic, embodies the essence of the report, which aims to explore new horizons and enlighten readers on the latest trends and […]
H.E. Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of the UAE banks, said that the increase in consumer confidence in the UAE banking sector from 84% in 2022 to 90% in 2023 reflects its continuous development, as customer trust is an important pillar in banking and finance. He […]
The Dubai chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) has officially launched the fifth annual TiE Women MENA Program 2024, an empowering initiative designed to support and elevate women entrepreneurs across the MENA region. The program expands its reach to include 5 categories UAE, Emirati, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the rest of the […]
Kuwait’s love for food has shined through a diverse population, steep competition, and, more importantly, through the sands of time. A country where oil and gas businesses take most of the spotlight, very little is left to bring attention to other sectors, one of which is the restaurants and cafés segment of the food and […]
United Fintech is increasing its global presence with the opening of a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This strategic expansion into the UAE, spearheaded by Athena, one of United Fintech’s partner companies, is a response to robust market demand and underscores the UAE’s critical role as a hub for financial technology. United Fintech […]
ETHER by Cloud Spaces, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced the launch of the second set of brands as part of their strategic partnership aimed at empowering female-owned local retail businesses. Building on the success of their initial collaboration, this […]
