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Demand spike, price gains fuel Abu Dhabi housing boom

Demand spike, price gains fuel Abu Dhabi housing boom

Durging population growth, rising investor confidence, and a scarcity of new off-plan projects could cause demand to outstrip supply

Led by ADIB, UAE banks surge ahead with region’s fastest market cap growth

Led by ADIB, UAE banks surge ahead with region’s fastest market cap growth

ADIB reported an 18% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first quarter

Boutique hotels could redefine Dubai’s tourism experience

Boutique hotels could redefine Dubai’s tourism experience

Globally, the boutique hotel segment was valued at $25 billion in 2023 and is projected to exceed $40.3 billion by 2030

India rises ranks among world’s most equal societies amid rapid economic growth

India rises ranks among world’s most equal societies amid rapid economic growth

India has lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011 and 2023

Dubai is becoming Crypto's new playground as Singapore tightens regulations

Dubai is becoming Crypto's new playground as Singapore tightens regulations

Over the past 3 years, UAE has developed a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, earning confidence of global players seeking predictability, innovation, and favourable tax regimes

Dubai’s off-plan market booms as Business Bay leads luxury sales surge

Dubai’s off-plan market booms as Business Bay leads luxury sales surge

The broader Dubai property market continues to ride a bullish wave

Gold soars on safe-haven demand amid trade uncertainty, weak dollar

Gold soars on safe-haven demand amid trade uncertainty, weak dollar

Consumer enthusiasm may taper off if prices continue to hold above Dh370 per gram

AI, social media reshape UAE online shopping landscape

AI, social media reshape UAE online shopping landscape

One of the strongest signals from the report is the consumer demand for intelligent shopping tools

DFSA report flags mounting risks from AI, quantum computing

DFSA report flags mounting risks from AI, quantum computing

Among the report’s key findings is the rising frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks

Oil prices plummet as demand falls amid supply glut

Oil prices plummet as demand falls amid supply glut

The immediate pressure stems from Opec+, which is set to increase output again in August