UAE retail investors moved deeper into AI infrastructure, crypto equities, and commercial space stocks in Q2 2026, according to eToro platform data. The shift shows investors differentiating within technology themes rather than concentrating in the largest names. Read more →

Betterhomes data shows Dubai's most searched communities are being driven by lifestyle amenities rather than address prestige, with villa prices in Jumeirah Islands and Motor City among the stronger movers. Tenant enquiries are estimated up around 40% year-on-year, even as buyer activity has eased. Read more →

Emirates SkyCargo has put a converted Boeing 777-300ER into commercial service, rebuilt from a passenger jet through a months-long structural overhaul covering the fuselage, flooring, cargo systems and environmental controls. The conversion is part of a broader fleet push that has added six production freighters since March 2026, with five more aircraft due before year end. Read more →

Rently, a rent-now-pay-later platform, says the median annual lease on its books sits at AED 72,000, with over half of users renting in the AED 50,000–AED 100,000 range. The data arrives as Dubai Land Department figures show a strengthening market and the department's own Flexi Rent initiative signals official appetite for modernising how rent is paid. Read more →

Emirates passengers consumed more than 64 million pieces of chocolate in the past year, up 4 million on the previous year. A team of 250 pastry chefs produces over 120 distinct desserts annually, with menus calibrated by destination, cabin class, and shifting customer preferences toward darker varieties. Read more →

Qashio is rewarding UAE customers with FIFA World Cup 2026 experiences at Emirates Golf Club's Footy Central, including F&B vouchers, VIP hospitality, and gaming activations. The campaign runs through 19 July and ties the spend management platform's loyalty offer to one of the year's biggest sporting events. Read more →

Arada has announced a new funds management arm, Arada Capital, to be based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market and targeting US$5 billion in assets under management within four years of launch. The platform has received in-principle approval from the ADGM's FSRA and will be chaired by HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal. Read more →

Property Finder data for H1 2026 shows Abu Dhabi's premium rental districts softening by up to 13 per cent as new supply expanded tenant choice, while Ajman's studio market moved in the opposite direction, with some central areas posting gains above 50 per cent. Read more →