Dubai’s skyline is poised for a new addition as Dar Global, a London-listed luxury real estate developer, has appointed Edrafor Emirates LLC to carry out enabling and foundational works for the Trump International Hotel & Tower project along Sheikh Zayed Road, marking a significant early stage in the development of what is set to be one of the city’s most ambitious luxury properties. The contract covers the […]
Sharjah’s real estate market achieved an unprecedented milestone in November 2025, with transaction values soaring to AED 9.5 billion — the highest monthly figure in the emirate’s history. This performance highlights a powerful upswing in property demand and transaction activity, according to data from the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
The surge was driven by a total of 15,131 individual real estate transactions completed across residential, commercial and land sectors, with the cumulative traded area in sales transactions reaching about 34.9 million square feet. Market dynamics showed robust participation from both end-users and investors, signalling sustained confidence in the emirate’s property market fundamentals.
Sales transactions contributed significantly to this total, accounting for 2,126 deals — around 14 per cent of all transactions — demonstrating heightened buyer activity. Mortgage deals also featured prominently, with 698 recorded transactions valued at approximately AED 1.6 billion. The volume and value of these mortgages reflect strong backing from financial institutions and growing investor confidence amid a favourable credit environment.
Analysts note that the November outcome builds on the emirate’s broader market momentum through 2025. Year-to-date figures indicate that property transactions in Sharjah have risen sharply compared with the previous year. Data from a Savills report show that the first nine months of 2025 saw total sales reach around AED 44.3 billion, up by more than half relative to the same period in 2024.
The jump in monthly and cumulative annual activity reflects several intersecting trends shaping Sharjah’s property landscape. Developers across the emirate have accelerated new project launches and master-planned communities that appeal to both domestic and international buyers. Villa and townhouse segments have been particularly active, buoyed by strong demand from families and investors seeking space outside the ultra-premium segments found in neighbouring markets.
Macro-economic factors also play a role. Sharjah’s broader economic ecosystem has recorded steady expansion, with diversification efforts in sectors such as logistics, education, and tourism underpinning population growth and boosting housing demand. Property professionals point to these structural drivers as crucial to the market’s resilience and robust performance.
Regional comparisons further contextualise Sharjah’s achievement. Across the United Arab Emirates, major property markets have posted strong results throughout 2025, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi also reporting significant upticks in transaction volumes and values. In Dubai, for example, transaction figures remained elevated in both off-plan and secondary markets, while Abu Dhabi logged increased activity linked to lifestyle-oriented developments and foreign investment.
Despite these broader national trends, Sharjah’s November figure stands out for its magnitude relative to the emirate’s historical performance. Prior monthly totals in 2025 — including around AED 7 billion in October — already pointed to accelerated momentum, but November’s record haul marks a pronounced inflection point.
Market insiders attribute part of this growth to flexible regulatory frameworks and proactive initiatives introduced by local authorities aimed at stimulating property sector participation. Enhanced transparency in transaction processes and targeted incentives for first-time buyers and investors have helped attract a more diverse buyer base.
Despite the strong upswing, industry observers caution that sustained growth will require continued alignment of supply with demand, particularly in mid-income and affordable housing segments. Robust demand could exert upward pressure on prices if not matched by commensurate increases in new deliveries. Developers and policymakers will need to address these dynamics to maintain market stability over the medium term.
BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 December 2025 – A distinguished cohort of Philippine enterprises was celebrated at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2025 for setting new standards in responsible business transformation, sustainability and people-centred leadership. Celebrating the exceptional Day 1 and Day 2 ACES Award winners. The 2025 recipients, Gothong Southern, Cebu Landmasters, Mober Technology, First Oceanic Property Management (FOPM), Monde […]
CHONGQING， CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – China Changan Automobile Group today celebrated a historic achievement as its 30 millionth vehicle—an AVATR 12 Quad-Laser Edition—rolled off the line at the AVATR Digital Intelligence Factory. The milestone signals Changan’s evolution into a global intelligent mobility technology company. “Changan remains committed to delivering smarter, greener, and more fulfilling mobility, meeting the aspirations of global users […]
Authorities overseeing the operation said the airport’s teams had been preparing for months to ensure a smooth entry process for the delegations. The DXB sets stage for major para youth gathering theme was reflected across arrival halls, where dedicated lanes, mobility-assistance teams, and multilingual volunteers were deployed to manage the projected influx. Dubai Airports’ management described the coordination as a test of large-scale passenger handling capabilities with a specific focus on accessibility, citing the need to streamline baggage movements, athlete transfers, and support logistics linked to specialised sports equipment.
The Games, scheduled to run in early 2025, are organised under the Asian Paralympic Committee and hosted by Dubai in collaboration with national and local sports bodies. City officials stated that the strong turnout demonstrates confidence in Dubai’s sports infrastructure and its ability to deliver major para-sport events. The tournament is expected to feature competitions across athletics, swimming, badminton, boccia, table tennis, powerlifting, taekwondo, wheelchair basketball, and goalball, with final lists being updated as federations complete registrations. Organisers have said they anticipate higher spectator interest than in previous editions, partly driven by greater visibility for youth para-athletes across Asia.
Airport teams responsible for passenger flow said the first wave of athletes began arriving over the past few days, with additional groups scheduled throughout the week. According to operational staff, the airport’s preparedness involved aligning immigration, security, customs and airline partners to match arrival surges, particularly during early-morning and late-night peak periods. Mobility assistance units were expanded to manage higher wheelchair demand, and ground-handling teams were briefed to prioritise specialised sporting equipment to prevent delays at carousels.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority coordinated with Games organisers to arrange designated transport for delegations from the airport to their accommodation and training venues. Officials working on the transport plan said buses and adapted vans were deployed according to pre-submitted team schedules, allowing for immediate transit upon arrival. Several delegations acknowledged the streamlined process, noting shorter wait times and the presence of staff familiar with para-sport requirements.
Local organisers have positioned the tournament as an important platform for promoting youth participation in para-sport and encouraging broader social inclusion. Senior officials involved in the Games said the event is intended not only to showcase competition but to reinforce the long-term strategy of integrating para-sport into national development programmes across the region. They pointed to athletes who progressed from previous youth editions to continental and global championships as evidence of the tournament’s role in shaping early-career pathways.
Dubai has hosted multiple para-sport events over the past decade, including world championships and regional qualifiers, helping the emirate build expertise in accessibility standards, venue readiness, and athlete services. Sports authorities emphasised that lessons from previous events have informed enhancements for the 2025 Games, particularly in areas such as training-venue accessibility, on-site medical care and event-day crowd management. Officials said the scale of youth participation this year underscores the need for robust operational planning across every point of the athlete journey.
Accommodation providers partnering with the Games reported strong coordination with organising committees to meet accessibility requirements. Hotel managers confirmed that rooms had been adapted to accommodate mobility needs and that staff had undergone training to support para-athletes and caregivers. Catering teams across venues also prepared to meet varied dietary requirements submitted by delegations in advance.
Economic analysts have noted that major youth sporting events contribute to Dubai’s hospitality and transport sectors, generating visitor spending and wider brand exposure. Tourism authorities expect the Games to support hotel occupancy during the tournament period and attract families travelling with the athletes, many of whom plan to extend their stays. Local retailers and entertainment venues are preparing for increased footfall, reflecting the broader economic footprint of large-scale sports events.
The Central Bank of the UAE confirmed that the Digital Dirham — its central-bank-issued digital currency — is poised for phased rollout, following the nation’s first government-level payment settled in Digital Dirham. The transaction, processed in under two minutes via the mBridge multi-CBDC platform, involved the Ministry of Finance and the Dubai Department of Finance, underscoring readiness of infrastructure and institutional coordination. This marks a transition from […]
By K Raveendran Trade negotiations between Washington and New Delhi have moved into a critical phase as senior American trade officials arrive in India with the stated intention of clearing the final hurdles to a long-discussed agreement. The presence of Deputy US Trade Representative Rick Switzer and chief India-deal negotiator Brendan Lynch underscores the renewed […]
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SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – Across South Africa, millions still struggle to get online, limiting access to education, jobs, and opportunity. As the government accelerates its SA Connect broadband strategy, Huawei and Broadband Infraco are helping extend high-speed connectivity to underserved communities. For young people like Godfrey, a digital future is finally coming within reach. “No Internet, no modern life.” That’s […]
Amazon has pledged to invest more than $35 billion in India by 2030, targeting a significant expansion of its technology, logistics, and export operations across the country. The announcement, delivered on 10 December at the Amazon Smbhav Summit in New Delhi, follows previous investments totalling about $40 billion since 2010 — including a $26 billion commitment in 2023.
The funding will be channelled along three strategic pillars identified by Amazon: AI-driven digitisation, export growth and job creation. The company intends to leverage artificial intelligence to reshape its marketplace operations and support small and medium-sized enterprises.
Amazon aims to boost cumulative exports from Indian sellers — which hit over $20 billion — to $80 billion by 2030. That step would represent a four-fold increase in volume while providing an impetus to local manufacturing, packaging, logistics and supply-chain networks.
As part of this push, the firm expects to generate at least 1 million new employment opportunities across direct, indirect and seasonal roles by the end of the decade. These would be distributed across technology, operations, logistics, fulfilment and customer support functions.
The announcement by Amazon aligns with similar large-scale commitments from other global tech players. A day earlier, Microsoft committed $17.5 billion for cloud and AI infrastructure in India, while Google has floated plans to inject about $15 billion over five years towards AI data-centre development in the country.
Amazon’s renewed commitment comes against a backdrop of intensifying competition in India’s e-commerce and delivery space. Firms such as Flipkart, along with app-based delivery services like Blinkit, Swiggy-led Instamart and Zepto, have rapidly expanded consumer-facing logistics, creating pressure on legacy players to scale up technological and operational capabilities.
According to a report by consultancy Keystone Strategy, Amazon’s past investments helped digitise over 12 million small businesses, enabled more than $20 billion in exports and supported around 2.8 million jobs as of 2024. The upcoming investment aims to deepen that impact by extending digital infrastructure, training, fulfilment and AI-powered tools to more businesses.
A coalition of six major video-game unions from across Western Europe has come together to condemn widespread layoffs, growing use of generative AI and persistent toxic workplace conditions across the industry. The group includes France’s STJV, the UK’s IWGB Game Workers, Spain’s CGT, Italy’s FIOM-CGIL, Germany’s ver. di, and Game Workers Unite Ireland. Their joint move signals one of the strongest cross-border union alliances the gaming sector […]
Figma chief executive Dylan Field admitted he struggled as a manager during the company’s formative years but has since used those shortcomings to forge a leadership style rooted in clarity, feedback and self-improvement — a transformation that comes at a critical time as the company navigates public markets, AI-led expansion and investor scrutiny. Field told the “First Time Founders” podcast that when he launched Figma with co-founder […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – In today’s interconnected world, global perspectives and internationally recognized qualifications play a pivotal role in shaping career opportunities. The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) provides students with access to degrees from leading universities in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Europe, delivered locally with the same academic rigor and standards as those offered on campus in our […]
Bank lending across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and wider Middle East is projected to gather momentum next year as resilient economic conditions and steady financing demand strengthen the outlook for regional lenders. The assessment reflects the prevailing view among major rating analysts that banks have entered the coming year with solid balance sheets, expanding pipelines in corporate and retail credit, and a supportive macroeconomic environment. Fitch Ratings […]
Collaboration aims to connect groundbreaking innovators with Asia’s leading retail network to address agriculture’s most urgent climate challenges HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – DFI Retail Group (DFI), a leading Asian retailer, and The Mills Fabrica, a global collaborative hub propelling sustainability-focused innovations in techstyle (textile and apparel) and agrifood sectors, today announced the launch of the DFI Sustainability Innovation Challenge […]
Empowering Enterprises with AI-Driven, Built-In Security and Unmatched Flexibility HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – As digitalization accelerates, Hong Kong enterprises of all sizes are confronting an increasingly challenging cyberattack landscape, where system vulnerabilities, phishing, and ransomware are becoming more prevalent, jeopardizing operational continuity and corporate cybersecurity. Addressing these challenges, HGC Global Communications (“HGC”), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network […]
Australia has committed roughly A$1.4 billion to accelerate the MQ-28A Ghost Bat from prototype into active service, after the uncrewed combat jet successfully fired an air-to-air missile during a live weapons trial. On 8 December at the test range near Woomera, a Ghost Bat armed with a AIM-120 AMRAAM destroyed an aerial drone target — validating the platform’s combat-ready status. The Ghost Bat — the first combat […]
Crowds are heading to Fort Island at Madinat Jumeirah as one of Dubai’s most anticipated seasonal attractions opens its doors for the Christmas Market 2025, offering a mix of entertainment, dining and festive installations through December. The annual celebration has grown into a prominent feature of the city’s winter calendar, drawing families, tourists and residents to its waterfront setting with activities designed to appeal to a wide […]
Long-term operating lease to expand Center 66’s retail area by nearly 40% HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00101) (“Hang Lung” or the “Company”) today announced a partnership with Wuxi Liangxi City Development Group Co., Ltd.* to secure a long-term operating lease for a landmark commercial redevelopment project in central Wuxi. Expected to […]
Shareholders of Tesla, Inc. have backed what may become the largest pay-out ever awarded to a corporate chief executive. On 6 November 2025, more than 75 per cent of voters approved a compensation package for Elon Musk — structured around 12 tranches of restricted stock — that could yield up to $1 trillion over the next decade, contingent on an array of steep performance and valuation targets. […]
Amazon’s efforts to scale its Prime Air drone service have come under intensified scrutiny after a delivery aircraft struck a cable in Texas earlier this year, prompting renewed questions over the programme’s operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and ability to challenge competitors that have gained ground in autonomous logistics. The incident, which damaged the drone and forced safety investigations, underscored the complexities of expanding unmanned aerial deliveries in […]
Global skill games leader HB Leisure introduces an all-in-one carnival-inspired destination for play, drinks and dining – bringing the internationally recognised ‘competitive socialising’ concept to Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – Backed by global skill games leader HB Leisure (HBL), Carousel & Co. is set to debut Malaysia’s first social entertainment venue at Avenue K in December 2025 – an […]
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – 2025 marks the 5th anniversary of Pudong New Area in Shanghai building itself into a pioneer area for socialist modernization. A promotional video commemorating the 5th anniversary of Pudong’s construction of the pioneer area has been recently released. Pudong New Area in Shanghai Releases Promotional Video for the 5th Anniversary of Building a Pioneer Area With […]
Dubai has unveiled a major overhaul of bereavement services, aiming to simplify and digitise all procedures linked to the death of a family member, the Dubai Health Authority said. The move is part of the government’s wider City Makers initiative and is designed to offer faster, more humane support during what officials described as one of the most difficult periods for families. Under the new system, named […]
An easy, secure and private way to accept contactless payments with only an iPhone, no additional hardware needed HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – SoéPay now enables its Hong Kong merchants to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit […]
