Saudi Arabia’s PIF Consortium Acquires EA for $55bn

In a landmark move for the global gaming and tech sectors, a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), along with US-based Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, has announced a historic $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA), the publisher behind global franchises such as FIFA (now EA Sports FC), The Sims, and […]

Dubai real estate market hits Dh525.87b in record 2025 sales

Dubai’s real estate market has reached a historic milestone, recording Dh525.87 billion in property sales in the first 290 days of 2025, surpassing the total sales achieved during all of 2024. According to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data compiled by Emarat Al Youm, the city registered 168,540 transactions since January, compared with 180,860 transactions for the […]

Penthouse at Bugatti Residences by Binghatti sells for record Dh550 million

The Bugatti Residences in Business Bay has set a new record, with a penthouse selling for Dh550 million — the highest price ever achieved for such a property in both Dubai and the Middle East, signalling significant shifts within the city’s premium real estate sector. Executed under the direction of Binghatti’s Chief Sales Officer Abdullah Binghatti, the […]

Saudi Arabia partners with Archer Aviation to launch air taxis

Saudi Arabia has taken a major step towards the future of urban mobility by announcing a partnership with US-based Archer Aviation, a global leader in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, aimed at introducing air taxi services in the Kingdom. The agreement was signed during the CoMotion Global Summit in Riyadh, where senior Saudi officials […]

Saudi Arabia’s Global Airports Forum (GAF) Receives 200 Nominations from 23 Countries for Airport Excellence Awards

Press Release Riyadh to Host GAF on December 16–17 with 10 Categories Celebrating Global Aviation Innovation Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 19, 2025: The Global Airports Forum (GAF), taking place in Riyadh on December 16 and 17, has received an impressive 200 nominations from 23 countries for the 3rd Airport Excellence Awards. Organized by Niche Ideas […]

Saudi German Health expands community healthcare access with the opening of Al Suyoh Clinic in Sharjah

Sharjah, UAE — 10 December 2025:Saudi German Health (SGH) today inaugurated its new Al Suyoh Clinic, located inside Al Suyoh Mall in Sharjah, providing families with convenient access to essential healthcare services within one of the emirate’s fastest-growing residential communities. The ceremony took place in the presence of Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director […]

DXB welcomes over 1,500 young athletes for Asian Youth Para Games 2025

Dubai International (DXB) welcomed more than 1,500 young athletes and participants from 35 countries arriving for the Asian Youth Para Games 2025, demonstrating the airport’s operational excellence in delivering its continuous commitment to world-class accessibility and inclusive services. DXB has confirmed full operational readiness across its three terminals, deploying specialised People of Determination (PoD) teams […]

Algeria, Iraq qualify for FIFA Arab Cup quarter-finals

Algeria qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup after defeating Iraq 2-0 today at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, the capital of Qatar, in the third round of Group D. With this result, Algeria raised its tally to seven points at the top of the group, while Iraq remained on six points, […]

US delegation views artworks featured at Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival

A US Consulate delegation headed by Consul-General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Robert Raines, visited the Sharjah Art Museum today as part of the cultural visits for the 26th edition of the Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival, held under the theme “Lantern.” The delegation was welcomed by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of Cultural Affairs […]

Rail routes connecting Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain

Rail travel across the GCC is moving closer to reality, with member states now signing new agreements and accelerating cross-border rail projects. In September, Gulf Railway Authority confirmed fresh progress on the unified GCC Railway Project, setting December 2030 as the completion target. While the region’s train systems are still developing at different speeds, the foundations are already […]