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.
Kyrgyzstan's Tamchy Special Financial and Investment Territory made a high-profile pitch to Gulf investors at the AIM Congress in Dubai, unveiling a new English law-based financial zone and seeking direct partnerships with regional business and government leaders.
Allianz Trade has launched a new office in DIFC Square, Dubai, aiming to accelerate its growth across the GCC and strengthen its regional presence. The move brings expanded credit insurance solutions and a focus on sustainable, paperless operations to the heart of Dubai's financial district.
A new partnership between DIFC Innovation Hub and Foundation Hub Sulaymaniyah will give Kurdistan startups direct access to Dubai's financial ecosystem, global investors, and sector-focused mentorship, with a strong emphasis on fintech and AI. The move positions Dubai as a gateway for emerging markets.
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.
Egyptian investors are now among the top buyers in Dubai's property market, drawn by tax-free income, stable currency, and clear ownership rules. This shift is reshaping demand in key neighbourhoods and expanding financial activity across the city.
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