Business & Money | Sunday 19 July, 2026 6:32 am

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre records AED117 billion in real estate transactions during H1 2026

The latest market data issued by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the entity responsible for regulating the real estate sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, revealed that real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi reached a total value of AED117 billion during the first half of 2026. This...

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 July, 2026 12:03 pm

AI Expectations Outpace Adoption in Luxury Real Estate, Marygold Studio Finds at MIPIM 2026

Findings from the Cannes property summit indicate that while developers are experimenting with AI in early-stage CGI and production, hyperrealistic visualization and narrative remain the decisive factors in off-plan luxury sales.DUBAI - Developer interest in artificial intelligence is high across...

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 July, 2026 11:17 am

Elite Group Holding Strengthens Customer Value Through Strategic Lifestyle Partnerships

Dubai, UAE – Elite Group Holding is strengthening its customer-first approach through strategic lifestyle partnerships with Dubai Sports World, Brands For Less, and Al Ansari Exchange, creating rewarding lifestyle experiences for people across the UAE. Spanning retail, sports, wellness, and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 July, 2026 8:00 am

Aramco awards Halliburton unconventional gas development contract

Saudi Aramco awarded New York-listed Halliburton a multi-year contract to deliver integrated stimulation and completion services for unconventional gas development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement, Halliburton said this award is part of a broader multi-billion contract,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 July, 2026 8:00 am

Accor and Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rajhi to Launch ibis Makkah as Demand Evolves Beyond Traditional Peaks

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rajhi & Partners, one of the largest real estate players in Saudi Arabia, are excited to announce the launch of ibis Makkah Al Maabdah, a new-build 518-key hotel being developed just 3 km from the Holy Mosque in Makkah’s...

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 July, 2026 8:00 am

Real estate deals up at SAR 23.7B in June

The value of real estate transactions in the Saudi market increased 8% in June 2026 to around SAR 3.7 billion, from SAR 22 billion a year earlier. The rise was driven by a 24% rise in the value of non-residential real estate transactions to SAR 8.7 billion from SAR 7 billion in June 2025....

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 July, 2026 8:00 am

Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund, National Bonds partner to promote financial literacy, entrepreneurship

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the Ministry of Finance to support the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UAE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Bonds, the UAE's Sharia-compliant savings and investment company. The...

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 July, 2026 8:00 am

Sharjah real estate transactions reach AED29.5 billion in H1

The total value of real estate sector transactions in Sharjah reached approximately AED29.5 billion during the first half of 2026, marking a 9.3 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department executed 59,460 transactions, recording a...

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 July, 2026 8:00 am

DMCC, Botswana Stock Exchange partner to establish Dubai-Gaborone trade corridor

DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the Botswana Stock Exchange Group (BSE), operator of the Botswana Mercantile Exchange (BMX), to strengthen Botswana's access to global...

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 July, 2026 8:00 am

Abu Dhabi to host IREIS 2026 in September to support real estate growth

Abu Dhabi will host the International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS 2026), the emirate's largest real estate sales exhibition approved by the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), from 17th to 19th September at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC),...

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