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Sharjah Delivers Strong Returns on $1.5bn FDI Surge
Sharjah has posted a striking upturn in foreign direct investment capital in the first half of 2025, attracting $1.5 billion, a leap of 361 percent compared to $325 million in the same period last year. The emirate also saw the launch of 74 new projects—57 percent more than in H1
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Binghatti lines up dollar sukuk after investor calls
Dubai-based luxury property developer Binghatti Holding Limited has instructed banks to arrange a series of fixed income investor calls starting Tuesday, 3 February 2026, as it prepares the ground for a benchmark-sized, five-year, US dollar-denominated sukuk offering, according to transaction
Aldar advances Abu Dhabi housing expansion
Aldar Properties is set to begin construction of nearly 3,000 new homes across Abu Dhabi this year, signalling a significant acceleration in residential supply as population growth, job creation and investment inflows sustain demand across the capital’s prime districts. The
Common VAT Return Filing Mistakes UAE Businesses Make
VAT filing errors are surprisingly common. Most aren't intentional—they're honest mistakes that happen because the rules are easy to misunderstand or because records are disorganized. The problem is that the tax authority doesn't distinguish between careless errors and intentional fraud.
