Dubai is moving quickly to adopt robotics and automation in construction. Minister Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri recently visited Innovo's Dubai site to see how these technologies are changing project delivery and business operations.
Dubai-based company ضمانات has unveiled a $100 million blockchain-powered private credit fund, aiming to address the chronic underfunding of SMEs across the GCC by offering regulated digital investment tokens to professional investors.
BitOasis has named Jonathan Rigg as its new CEO, marking a pivotal leadership shift as the Dubai-based digital asset platform targets further expansion across the UAE and MENA region following its acquisition by CoinDCX.
Dubai's gold sector is accelerating with Malabar Gold & Diamonds and Emirates Gold expanding a decade-long partnership. Their collaboration, rooted in responsible sourcing and operational excellence, cements Dubai's status as a global hub for precious metals and value-added manufacturing.
Dubai Holding has awarded its largest-ever construction contract, valued at AED 5 billion, for a new headquarters and the Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers project. The move consolidates the group's operations and signals a new era for Dubai's premium office and residential markets.
A three year lease for an eight bedroom mansion in District One has shattered Dubai rental records with a total value of AED 21 million. The deal highlights the acute shortage of ready ultra luxury homes and the fierce competition among high net worth tenants seeking long term stays.
Major investment disputes in Dubai reveal how legal and security systems can be leveraged to strip foreign investors of assets. The high-profile Taameer Holding case highlights the gap between Dubai's investment image and the reality facing international capital.
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