Ru'ya 2026 opened at Dubai World Trade Centre, connecting Emirati jobseekers with over 150 employers and hundreds of roles across government and private sectors. The event marks 25 years of the careers fair, with a focus on future skills, digital transformation, and direct recruitment.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has wrapped up a $2.7 billion refinancing for Noor Energy 1, the world's largest single-site concentrated solar power project, well before the deadline. The deal cuts long-term costs and strengthens the project's financial base.
HighLevel has launched its AI Center of Excellence, HQ East, in Dubai Media City. The company brings its engineering and product teams together to push faster AI development for millions of businesses worldwide.
Dubai's free zones are pulling in entrepreneurs from around the world. While European startups get stuck in paperwork, Dubai's system is driving a boom in digital businesses and sparking calls for change abroad.
Dubai's property developers are being hit by a sharp rise in construction costs and falling residential prices, forcing some to delay or scale back new projects. Smaller firms are especially exposed as profit margins shrink and market uncertainty grows.
H&H has kicked off the main construction phase for its flagship commercial tower in Dubai International Financial Centre. The 37-storey project will bring over 60,000 square metres of Grade A office space by Q2 2028.
Dubai Municipality has stepped up inspections in residential areas, finding 2,395 violations since early 2026. The authority is taking tough action to keep neighbourhoods stable and protect Dubai's urban character.
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