Dubai Story

Dior Opens Regional Distribution Centre at Dubai South ↗

Dior has launched a LEED Gold-certified distribution centre at Dubai South's EZDubai Logistics Hub to serve the Middle East and UAE market.

Solid-State Battery Power Banks Arrive in UAE Market ↗

Techmart brings Swiss Military solid-state battery power banks to the UAE, promising heat resilience and fast charging for Gulf conditions.

UAE Builds Momentum as Hub for Family Wealth Planning ↗

Wealthy families are shifting holding structures and governance to the UAE, as experts flag succession-planning mistakes ahead of 2026 tax guidance.

Dubai Chamber, Oraseya Capital Open Funding Path for 7 Startups ↗

Seven Dubai tech startups pitched Oraseya Capital under a Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy programme offering funding from pre-seed to Series B.

American Hospital Dubai to Bring da Vinci 5 Robot to GCC ↗

American Hospital Dubai will be first in the GCC to operate the da Vinci 5 surgical robot, adding force feedback and sharper 3D imaging.

Dubai and Riyadh Break Into Global Top 50 Cities Ranking ↗

Dubai climbed to 42nd and Riyadh to 50th in Oxford Economics' 2026 Global Cities Index, marking a milestone for Gulf urban influence.

Emirates Unveils Student Fare Deals With Dubai's KHDA ↗

Emirates and KHDA sign a deal for special student fares, extra baggage and travel support tied to Dubai's higher education push.

UAE Expands 'She Protects' Cybersecurity Program for Women ↗

Microsoft and CPX are tripling their 'She Protects' cohort to 150 Emirati women graduates for cybersecurity careers across the UAE.

Emirates Named World's Best for Inflight Entertainment ↗

Emirates tops Skytrax's 2026 inflight entertainment ranking and lands top-five finishes in family, Premium Economy and First Class categories.

Breadfast Adds Restaurant Delivery With Breadfast Food Launch ↗

Breadfast launches Breadfast Food, adding restaurant delivery to its Egypt app after a successful beta, with plans to expand and add jobs.

Telr Joins MoneyHash Network to Widen Payment Access ↗

Telr's regulated acquiring and local payment tools now reach merchants through MoneyHash's orchestration platform across the Middle East.

OCTA Raises $3.5M Seed Round for AI Accounting Platform ↗

UAE and Saudi-based AI accounting firm OCTA closes a $3.5 million seed round to scale its bookkeeping automation platform OCTA Flow.

Citi and Mastercard Launch Subscription Tracker for UAE Cards ↗

Citi cardholders in the UAE can now track and manage recurring subscriptions like streaming and food delivery directly in the banking app.

Musafir Holdings to Acquire Full Ownership of Cleartrip.ae, Flyin.com ↗

Musafir Holdings is buying full control of Cleartrip.ae and Flyin.com, deepening the UAE travel group's reach across the Middle East market.

Emirates NBD Extends Digital Credit Line to Cars24 Arabia ↗

Emirates NBD's new digital revolving credit facility lets Cars24 Arabia's UAE dealer partners draw and repay loans in seconds via API.

Fasset to List Dirham Stablecoin DDSC Pending VARA Nod ↗

Fasset plans to list the dirham-backed stablecoin DDSC once Dubai's VARA gives approval, letting UAE users swap it for USDC and USDT.

Mastercard, Trip.com Pilot AI Agent That Books and Pays for Trips ↗

Mastercard and Trip.com unveiled an AI booking agent in Dubai that can search, book and pay for travel, with a UAE launch planned for 2027.

Dubai's New Fourth Corridor to Link Abu Dhabi and Sharjah ↗

Sheikh Hamdan approves an 80km New Fourth Corridor linking Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, cutting journey times and boosting UAE connectivity.

Dubai Named World's Top FinTech Hub in Latest GFCI Ranking ↗

Dubai tops global FinTech rankings and ranks second for professional services in the latest GFCI report, cementing DIFC's financial standing.

Dubai Property Buyers Stretch Budgets as Deal Sizes Grow ↗

Dubai property transaction values are rising even as prices soften, with mid-market buyers spending far more than before.

NEOPAY, CBD Team Up to Offer UAE Merchants Financing Access ↗

NEOPAY and Commercial Bank of Dubai now let eligible UAE merchants tap working capital financing using their payment transaction data.

Tabby Raises $233M at $6.5B Valuation to Move Beyond BNPL ↗

Dubai-based fintech Tabby secures $233 million at a $6.5 billion valuation to expand payments, accounts and cards across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Aster DM Healthcare to Acquire Dubai's International Modern Hospital ↗

Aster DM Healthcare will invest in Dubai's International Modern Hospital, expanding its UAE hospital network to 11 facilities pending regulatory approval.

Tabby Reaches $6.5 Billion Valuation on $233M Series F ↗

Dubai fintech Tabby raised $233 million at a $6.5 billion valuation, fuelling its push into financial services across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Tabby Raises $233 Million, Reaching $6.5 Billion Valuation