Business & Money | Sunday 25 January, 2026 12:39 pm

Urban planning, data centres cement UAE leadership in future cities

The UAE continues to consolidate its advanced model for building smart cities, underpinned by wide-ranging strategic investments, most notably in data centres, which form the operational backbone of smart urban systems and the knowledge- and innovation-based digital economy. With the rapid...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 January, 2026 12:37 pm

Sharjah's industrial real estate market reaches AED9.24 billion in 2025

Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department revealed that Sharjah industrial real estate market has achieved unprecedented growth, with transaction values ​​rising from approximately AED4.9 billion in 2024 to over AED9.24 billion in 2025, representing an 88.7 percent increase, reflecting...

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Business & Money | Saturday 24 January, 2026 8:00 am

Municipalities Ministry: 99,000 housing product contracts for Saudi families in 2025

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing said that its achievements in 2025 included signing 99,000 housing product contracts for Saudi households. In a post on its official X account, the ministry said it provided support to 38,000 cases through the Housing Rent Support Program last year,...

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Business & Money | Saturday 24 January, 2026 8:00 am

REGA: Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law enters into force

The Real Estate General Authority (REGA) announced the entry into force of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis as of today, Jan. 22. In an official statement, the authority explained that applications for real estate ownership by non-Saudis will be received through the official...

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Business & Money | Saturday 24 January, 2026 8:00 am

REGA to disclose geographic zones for non-Saudi real estate ownership in Q1 2026

The Real Estate General Authority (REGA) declared that the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis, which entered into force as of today, comes in line with a regulatory framework based on the Geographic Zones Document”, noting that ownership in the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah is...

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Business & Money | Friday 23 January, 2026 10:16 am

The INNOPROM. Saudi Arabia International Industrial Trade Fair — a showcase of modern technologies for industry and opportunities for trade

The event is held with the support of the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, bringing together leading companies, technology developers, buyers, investors, and authorities. The exhibition showcases modern industrial...

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Business & Money | Friday 23 January, 2026 10:14 am

INNOPROM Trade Fair: A Key Event for Industrial and Trade Cooperation Between Russia and Saudi Arabia

From February 8 to 10, the ‘INNOPROM. Saudi Arabia International Industrial Trade Fair’ will take place. The event will be held in Riyadh at The Arena Venue. To attend, visitors must register free of charge on the official website: https://ksa.biwexpo.com/en/attendance-formats INNOPROM is...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 21 January, 2026 7:30 am

How Shariah-compliant banking supports SMEs in MENA

Small and medium-sized enterprises form the backbone of economies in the Middle East and North Africa. Many owners in this region seek financial services that align with Islamic principles. Shariah-compliant banking provides a reliable framework for managing business finances through fairness,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 20 January, 2026 2:25 pm

Shurooq announces Sharjah Sustainable City II

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with SEE Holding, has announced the launch of Sharjah Sustainable City II, an integrated residential community that elevates eco-friendly urban living. The project builds on the exceptional success of Sharjah Sustainable...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 20 January, 2026 2:21 pm

UAE, Uzbekistan to advance mining sector development, investment cooperation

The UAE Government, represented by the Ministry of Investment, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Uzbekistan to advance the development of Uzbekistan’s mining sector, supporting its sustainable growth, modernisation and long-term economic value creation. The MoU...

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