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Dubai’s Property Boom Fueled by Off-Plan Investments
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s residential property market is experiencing a surge, driven by a significant increase in demand for off-plan properties. These are properties that are still under construction, and buyers are essentially purchasing based...
Dubai’s super-efficient system major attraction to businesses
Arabian Post Staff Driven by a convergence of state and private IPO listings, a subsequent increase in financial services fees and a growing population of high-net-worth individuals, Dubai’s tax-efficient and demonstrably resilient economy has not only bo...
First Casino Near Dubai Ignites Investor Frenzy
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The opening of the opulent “Arabian Nights” casino complex just outside Dubai has sent shockwaves through the region’s investment landscape, triggering a surge of interest and igniting a gold rush for land and property near the g...
Saudi Aramco CEO Courts Investors
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai In a strategic move to woo international investors, Amin Nasser, CEO of Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil giant, embarked on a whirlwind transatlantic roadshow. Nasser defied his advisors’ suggestions to prioritize New York and i...
Property developers raise US$4.3 bn in debt issuance
By Saifur Rahman Property developers in the UAE and the GCC countries have raised US$4.3 billion (Dh15.48 billion) utilising debt market instruments such as bonds and Islamic sukuks to fund existing and future real estate projects, according to latest ann...
Middle East Takes Center Stage in Uber’s Long-Term Growth Strategy
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Following Uber’s first year of profitability since its 2019 IPO, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has identified the Middle East as a key driver of the company’s long-term growth strategy. In an exclusive interview with The National’s Edito...
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Reels in Foreign Investors
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The Abu Dhabi real estate sector is experiencing a surge in foreign investment, buoyed by a record-breaking first quarter (Q1) of 2024. According to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (Adrec), the custodian and regulator of the emi...
Oil Producers Lock In Supply Limits
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its non-member allies, a group known as OPEC+, reached an agreement on Sunday to extend current oil production cuts into 2025. This move signifies a continued effor...
Aramco’s Share Offering: Guidance for ADNOC, Others
Arabian Post Special The announcement of Saudi Aramco’s plan to sell shares on the public market has generated significant buzz in the financial world. This highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) comes after years of speculation and strategic ma...
Dubai’s ICD reports Dh60.8 billion net profits on Dh310 billion revenue
By Saifur Rahman Investment Corporation of Dubai, an investment arm of the Government of Dubai, reported a 68 percent jump in net profits to a new record of Dh60.8 billion on Dh310.2 billion in revenue for the year ended 31 December 2023. This growth has...
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Push Raises Stakes for Dubai
Arabian Post Staff – Dubai Dubai, the long-reigning champion of Middle Eastern tourism, has a new contender vying for the crown. Saudi Arabia, embarking on an ambitious plan to transform itself into a global tourism destination, is pouring billions into d...
Airbus Soars at Riyadh Conference as Saudia Group Places Mega-Order
Arabian Post Staff – At the Riyadh conference this week, Airbus secured a major victory after the Saudia Group, which owns both Saudia Airlines and budget carrier flyadeal, announced a record-breaking order for 105 Airbus narrow-body aircraft. This move c...
Long-Term UAE Residency Visa for Environmental Champions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new visa program designed to attract and retain individuals who significantly contribute to environmental protection. The 10-year Blue Residency visa aims to solidify the UAE’s commitment to sustainability,...
Emirates Reports 71% Jump in Profits to $5.1 billion
By Saifur Rahman Emirates Group that includes the world’s largest international passenger carrier Emirates Airline and its ground handling and ticketing arm Dubai National Air Travel Agency (Dnata) reported a 71 percent jump in net profits exceeding Dh18....
Chinese Hospitality Giant Sets Sights on Gulf Expansion
Arabian Post Staff – A rising Chinese hotel brand, Ji Hotels, is poised to make its mark on the Gulf region with its first properties planned for Dubai and Saudi Arabia. This move signifies China’s growing ambition to establish a foothold in the lucrative...