Abu Dhabi and Dubai accelerated their tech and funding agendas, whereas Saudi Arabia unveiled one other mega challenge in Makkah. Golden Visa holders gained new world privileges, and the Gulf’s World Cup goals got here true as soon as once more.
Meet up with 10 high tales this week as chosen by Arabian Enterprise editors.
UAE publicizes main new Golden Visa advantages
UAE Golden Visa holders will now obtain expanded world help and emergency help following the launch of a devoted suite of consular providers described as the primary of its sort worldwide.
It marks a significant growth of privileges for the UAE’s long-term residents and their households.
The brand new providers present direct world help for Golden Visa holders and accompanying members of the family, providing:
- Fast passport substitute via an digital Return Doc in case of loss or injury whereas overseas
- A devoted hotline for direct communication with UAE officers
- 24/7 emergency and disaster response by way of MoFA’s Name Centre at 0097124931133, guaranteeing round the clock help anyplace on the earth
IHC unveils $33bn merger creating Abu Dhabi funding powerhouse
Worldwide Holding Firm (IHC) has introduced plans to merge its flagship portfolio firms — 2PointZero, Multiply Group, and Ghitha Holding — right into a single, next-generation funding powerhouse valued at roughly AED120bn ($32.7bn).
IHC will record the brand new entity, 2PointZero Group, on the Abu Dhabi Securities Alternate (ADX), making it one of many capital’s largest publicly traded funding firms.
In keeping with IHC, the merger will mix diversified funding platforms throughout vitality and client sectors — two key drivers of regional and world progress — whereas accelerating competitiveness, effectivity, and long-term shareholder worth.
Abu Dhabi unveils first totally digital actual property purchase and promote journey
The Abu Dhabi Actual Property Centre (ADREC) launched the area’s first government-backed digital purchase and promote journey, enabling patrons and sellers to finish end-to-end property transactions totally on-line.
The initiative marks a significant milestone in Abu Dhabi’s digital transformation, combining effectivity, safety, and comfort in a single built-in platform.
Patrons and sellers — whether or not within the emirate or overseas — can now full the complete course of remotely, with out the necessity for bodily paperwork or in-person visits. By way of the platform, customers can launch and register mortgages, full ADREC Trustee verification, digitally signal contracts, and settle escrow accounts, all inside a single, compliant on-line system.
‘Haunted’ palace on the market in Ras Al Khaimah
The deserted Al Qasimi palace in Ras Al Khaimah, lengthy operated as a ticketed vacationer attraction and recognized for its haunted status, has been listed on the market at AED25m.
“Many individuals are intrigued by the legend and need to expertise the palace themselves. It has turn out to be part of what makes the place so well-known.” Josh Henrey, senior funding advisor at Bishop & Knight Actual Property mentioned in an unique interview with Arabian Enterprise.
Though he denies experiencing any supernatural occurrences himself, Henrey strongly believes that the property’s ‘haunted’ status will show to be a advertising and marketing benefit moderately than a deterrent.
Dubizzle publicizes Dubai IPO with $100m Prosus funding
Dubai-based Dubizzle Group Holdings has introduced its intention to proceed with an preliminary public providing (IPO) on the Dubai Monetary Market (DFM), with Prosus committing a $100m funding as a part of the providing.
The itemizing will see round 30.34 per cent of the corporate’s complete issued share capital provided to traders via a mix of latest and current shares.
The transfer positions Dubizzle Group for accelerated progress, deeper regional growth, and enhanced liquidity underneath Dubai’s fast-developing capital-markets ecosystem.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Qatar and Saudi Arabia have secured their locations on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following decisive leads to the ultimate spherical of the Asian qualifiers on Tuesday.
Each nations completed high of their respective teams to substantiate computerized qualification for the match, which will likely be hosted throughout america, Canada, and Mexico subsequent yr.
With each Qatar and Saudi Arabia securing early development, the Gulf nations reaffirm their rising affect in Asian soccer and their ambitions to stay fixtures on the worldwide stage.
GITEX TechCation 2026: Dubai to host world’s largest tech and AI occasion
GITEX TechCation 2026 in Dubai will likely be developed into the world’s largest expertise and synthetic intelligence occasion, underneath the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
King Salman Gate’s in depth city and infrastructure transformation goals to enhance entry to AlMasjid AlHaram, improve service high quality, and enrich each customer’s journey, aligning with the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrim Expertise Program underneath Imaginative and prescient 2030.
Working from December 7–11, 2026 at Expo Metropolis Dubai, the occasion will place Dubai and the UAE as a year-end world vacation spot for innovation, funding, and way of life, uniting main expertise firms, startups, traders, and creators in an immersive, citywide celebration of innovation and creativity.
Dubai property market hits $37.6bn in Q3 2025 as off-plan gross sales soar
The Dubai residential actual property market maintained its sturdy momentum within the third quarter of 2025, with complete transaction values reaching AED138bn ($37.6bn), in accordance Espace Actual Property knowledge.
The quarter recorded 55,280 residential transactions, representing an 18 per cent year-on-year enhance from the identical interval in 2024 — a efficiency that underscores Dubai’s ongoing market growth and robust investor confidence.
John Lyons, Managing Director at Espace Actual Property, mentioned: “In Q3 2025, the Dubai residential market continued to reveal power and depth, reflecting strong investor confidence and rising long-term demand. Whereas general exercise stays excessive, we’re seeing a extra mature market dynamic take form, one that’s more and more pushed by end-user demand.”
Saudi Arabia launches 12 million sqm King Salman Gate mega challenge in Makkah
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Administrators of RUA AlHaram AlMakki Firm, has introduced the launch of King Salman Gate, a transformative multi-use growth within the Holy Metropolis of Makkah.
Spanning as much as 12 million sq. metres of Gross Flooring Space, the challenge sits adjoining to AlMasjid AlHaram and represents a significant milestone within the ongoing growth of Makkah’s central space. It goals to determine the town as a world benchmark in fashionable city planning and improve the general expertise for residents, pilgrims, and guests.
King Salman Gate’s in depth city and infrastructure transformation goals to enhance entry to AlMasjid AlHaram, improve service high quality, and enrich each customer’s journey, aligning with the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrim Expertise Program underneath Imaginative and prescient 2030.
iDo: Abu Dhabi unveils digital marriage contracts – no paperwork, no visits
{Couples} in Abu Dhabi can now get married with out paper types or in-person visits.
A brand new AI-powered digital marriage-contract service on the TAMM platform now lets {couples} full, certify, and authenticate their marriage contracts totally on-line.
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Division (ADJD), in partnership with the Division of Authorities Enablement, unveiled the initiative throughout GITEX International 2025 on the Abu Dhabi Authorities Pavilion.
It displays the emirate’s drive to modernise public providers and advance a seamless, people-centred digital ecosystem. The brand new service is a part of Abu Dhabi’s broader digital-transformation technique to make all key life occasions accessible via a single platform within the UAE.
