Urban Company among 3 IPOs to debut tomorrow. Which company could deliver the best listing pop?

The primary market is set for a busy Wednesday as three IPOs — Urban Company, Shringar House of Mangalsutra, and Dev Accelerator — hit the bourses. Together, these issues attracted bids worth over Rs 1.3 lakh crore last week, reflecting strong...

Why Dubai Is Taking Over the Branded Residence Market

The world of branded residences is booming, and Knight Frank’s Residence Report 2025 offers a rare glimpse into just how fast the sector is growing. The report tracks nearly 80 luxury brands—from Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton to newer entrants...

Alec set to launch IPO on Dubai Financial Market

Alec Holdings will offer 1 billion shares, representing 20% of its share capital Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive announcements on...

Business News | IndiGo and AEGEAN Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Codeshare Partnership

New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): IndiGo and AEGEAN, Greece's flag carrier, have entered an MoU for a codeshare partnership to enable enhanced connectivity and a seamless experience for customers across their joint network. The cooperation...

Omniyat raises $900mln through sukuk financing

UAE: Real estate developer OMNIYAT has by far secured a total of $900 million in 2025 through Sukuk offerings. The developer recently priced a $400 million 3.5-year Sukuk, marking its second issuance in less than six months, according to a press...

FirstUp: Trump to begin second state visit to the UK, India-US trade negotiations to resume... Today's headlines

It is a busy Tuesday. US President Donald Trump is set to begin his state visit to the United Kingdom. He will be joined by Melania Trump, and King Charles will host them during their stay. Trade negotiations are set to begin between India and the...

UAE sends further aid to earthquake-hit Afghanistan

The UAE has sent almost 40 tonnes of aid to Afghanistan to provide a lifeline to survivors of an earthquake that killed more than 2,200 people. The aid was sent from Dubai Humanitarian, the Wam state news agency reported on Monday, the second such...

UAE reaffirms support for joint efforts to advance global tourism

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality September 2025 504 Abdulla Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, highlighted the UAE's efforts to strengthen its tourism position through advanced infrastructure, flexible legislation, and qualitative investments...

HSBC opens wealth centre for rich clients in the UAE amid influx of millionaires

HSBC, Europe's biggest bank by total assets, is launching a dedicated wealth centre for affluent clients in Dubai, in an effort to grab a larger share of the rapidly growing wealth and asset management buisness in the UAE amid a record influx of...

Visa initiates regional product in UAE for high-net-worth individuals

Mubasher: Global digital payments player Visa has launched Visa Private, an exclusive premium offering tailored for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), in the UAE before a wider reach in the region. The product targets HNWIs who seek a level of...

How the UAE is maintaining Arabic's place in the digital era

Arabic is a language that has always had a profound relationship with the written word. From the Bayt Al Hikmah library in 8th century Baghdad to Al Qarawiyyin university library in Morocco – still going strong after 12 centuries – Arabic has...

Number of youth-led businesses joining Abu Dhabi Chamber skyrockets 97.8% in a year

21,240 youth are members of Abu Dhabi Chamber with capital exceeding AED 14.9 billion Trade accounts for 40% of youth-led business activities in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council: a strategic platform to empower entrepreneurs and build a...

The Benefits of Dedicated Business News Outlets for Gulf Region Entrepreneurs

As an entrepreneur in the Gulf region, you already know how quickly markets can shift. One day, new government regulations might open opportunities in sectors like fintech or renewable energy. The next day, a sudden spike in oil prices reshapes...

Abu Dhabi launches first trial operation of autonomous delivery vehicles

Under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) and in partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has launched Abu Dhabi's first pilot programme for autonomous...

Orascom lists on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Orascom shareholders approved migrating the company’s primary listing from Nasdaq Dubai to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled...

UAE condemns Israel for 'brutal' attack on Qatar

The UAE has given its full support to Qatar in confronting “treacherous Israeli aggression”, according to a statement shared at a summit bringing together leaders of Arab and Muslim nations on Monday. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President,...

KCCI presents key recommendations to Parl Committee to boost trade, industry, exports in J&K

SRINAGAR: A delegation of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), led by Senior Vice President Ashiq Hussain Shangloo and Joint Secretary General, Umer Nazir Tibetbaqal held a constructive and wide-ranging meeting today with the...

The Corporate Monk returns: Sandeep V Dandekar launches his audiobooks in the UAE

Sandeep V Dandekar, widely known as The Corporate Monk, launched the audiobook editions of his three acclaimed works at a special event hosted at Taj JLT, Dubai. The evening brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and knowledge seekers...

UAE carriers prove lifeline for Israeli travelers

When you look at the aviation industry in Israel, you can say that it has only benefitted from the Abraham Accords. High-quality airlines from the UAE have entered the market, and all the Israeli airlines fly there. The connection to Dubai Airport...

Asia Cup: UAE knocks out Oman, India qualify for Super 4

Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 15 (ANI): Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu displayed good performance and helped the UAE knock out Oman in the T20 Asia Cup match by 42 runs on Monday. India, who are on top of Group A, have entered the Super 4s of...