Business & Money | Thursday 1 January, 2026 9:23 am

The Real Estate Registry (RER) is the “Real Estate Future Partner” for the 5th Edition of the Real Estate Future Forum 2026

The Real Estate Registry has officially announced its participation in the Real Estate Future Forum 2026 as the “Real Estate Future Partner.” The forum will be held from January 26 to 28, 2026, under the auspices of His Excellency the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Mr. Majed bin...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 December, 2025 12:50 pm

Global Media Figure Piers Morgan: I look forward to participating in the Real Estate Future Forum 2026, as it represents a vital platform for the future of global real estate.

For the second consecutive year, British broadcaster and internationally influential media figure Piers Morgan will participate in the fifth edition of the Real Estate Future Forum, convening at a critically important moment as Saudi Arabia undergoes a pivotal transformation in its real estate...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 19 November, 2025 1:28 pm

Partnership between former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Real Estate Future Forum

As part of preparations for the fifth edition of the Real Estate Future Forum, taking place in May 2025, Forum officials met in London with Baroness Theresa May, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and member of the House of Lords. The meeting was held during an international tour aimed at...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 January, 2026 3:42 pm

Department of Government Enablement records landmark year under AI-native vision

The Department of Government Enablement (DGE) celebrated a landmark year in Abu Dhabi’s journey to become the world’s first AI-native government by 2027, made possible through strong, whole-of-government collaboration that has delivered real-world impact across services, digital infrastructure...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 January, 2026 3:41 pm

ADFD launches 'Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform' with value of $2 billion

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) announced the launch of the “Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform”, a strategic initiative designed to accelerate impactful development projects, unlock new investment opportunities, and support innovative solutions that advance the global water sector. The ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 January, 2026 3:39 pm

Ajman Chamber boosts economic ties with Nepal

Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry has discussed strengthening economic cooperation and developing direct investments with Nepal. Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Vice Chairman of Ajman Chamber, received Tej Bahadur Chhetri, Ambassador of Nepal to the UAE, at the Chamber’s headquarters. ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 January, 2026 3:38 pm

Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development, Bahrain's 'Ghitha' boost cooperation

The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ghitha, a portfolio company of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company – the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to establish a general framework for strategic cooperation...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 January, 2026 3:35 pm

Dubai Chambers to organise 'Dubai Business Forum – China' in May

Dubai Chambers said on Thursday it will hold the fifth international edition of the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen, China, on 14th May 2026, as it seeks to attract new Chinese investment and partnerships in support of Dubai’s Economic Agenda (D33). The Dubai Business Forum – China aims...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 January, 2026 3:34 pm

Opening Saudi market to all foreign investors part of phased reforms: El-Kuwaiz

The Saudi market’s opening to all categories of foreign investors is a key step in a series of phased regulatory measures, said Mohammed El-Kuwaiz, Chairman of the Capital Market Authority (CMA). Commenting on the CMA’s announcement, he noted that the move struck a balance between market...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 January, 2026 2:46 pm

Riyad Bank completes issuance of $1B T2 capital sustainable notes

Riyad Bank announced the completion of the issuance of USD-denominated, Tier 2 capital sustainable notes, with a total value of $1 billion, under its medium-term note (MTN) program.In a statement on Tadawul, the bank said the settlement of the notes is expected to take place on Jan....

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 January, 2026 2:29 pm

Diriyah signs SAR 3.1B deal for Four Seasons hotel and residences

Diriyah Co. signed today, Jan. 8, a new joint development agreement with Midad Real Estate Co. to build the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Diriyah. The total value of the project is $827 million (SAR 3.1 billion), including land acquisition and construction costs, the company said...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 January, 2026 1:33 pm

Barq Group and Elroy Air to Establish Chaparral Manufacturing Joint Venture in Abu Dhabi

Barq Group and Elroy Air signed an initial agreement to form a $200 million joint venture for the manufacturing and servicing of autonomous cargo aircraft in the UAE. ABU DHABI, UAE — Barq Group, the leader in smart mobility and logistics solutions in the MENA region, and Elroy Air, the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 January, 2026 1:32 pm

SABIC to sell Americas, Europe units; expects SAR 18.3B non-cash loss

In an effort to optimize its portfolio, Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) said it is divesting 100% of the shares in SABIC Europe B.V., comprising its European petrochemicals business and assets, to AEQUITA—an established operator in European industrial sector.SABIC’s ownership in SABIC...

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