Amanat Holdings has unveiled a new three-year strategy that combines AED 1.5 billion in investments with a shareholder-focused dividend policy. The company aims to expand its healthcare and education businesses across the GCC through organic growth, greenfield developments and selective acquisitions.
Setting up a company in Türkiye has become increasingly attractive for UAE and GCC investors following the UAE–Türkiye CEPA. Certified Public Accountant Şahin Tuhan explains the legal, tax and practical steps involved in company formation, work permits, banking, document legalisation and cross-border investment planning in 2026.
H+A is redefining healthcare design in the GCC by combining advanced technology, evidence-based architecture, and human-centred principles. In this interview, Stas Louca, Founding Partner and Managing Director at H+A, discusses the future of healthcare environments, the design vision behind the Advanced Diagnostic Oncology Center in Sharjah, and how wellness, sustainability, and innovation are shaping next-generation patient care.
Dubai businesses are increasingly combining strong governance with AI-driven insights to speed up decision-making and support growth. A Coface survey shows 68% of executives see slow decisions as a major barrier, while 82% in Dubai prioritise AI tools to improve speed and confidence. As companies shift from risk control to “secure yes” decisions, AI and data are becoming key growth enablers.
Standard Chartered forecasts accelerated UAE business activity in Q3 2026, driven by resilient non-oil economic growth, stronger domestic consumption, rising investment, and improving regional trade. The bank’s latest analysis highlights the UAE’s robust economic fundamentals, sustained PMI expansion, recovering oil exports, and continued diversification efforts that position the country for stronger growth despite recent regional challenges.
Stonehaven’s 2025 UAE & KSA Construction Cost Benchmarking Report reveals a potential 7% cost spike in Saudi Arabia, with the UAE also seeing notable increases. Triggered by new global trade tariffs and material price hikes, the Middle East construction sector faces rising costs, labor challenges, and calls for innovation in project delivery.
In this article, the author explores the pivotal role of public transportation in driving economic growth, emphasizing its impact on urban development, efficiency, and sustainability.
Analysts of UnaFinancial have assessed the contribution of fintech to the well-being of the GCC region. By 2030, the UAE’s fintech will add the highest value to the GDP per capita – $915.6. It will be followed by Saudi Arabia ($561.5) and Bahrain ($262.3).
Musafir Business Reveals Rising Popularity and Economic Benefits of ‘Bleisure’ Tourism in the Corporate Travel Industry
