February, 2026
Dubai boosts free zone competitiveness through public-private partnership
On February 26, the Dubai government announced a three-way strategic partnership between the Dubai Economic and Security Centre (ESCD), the Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC), and Emirates NBD, the country's largest bank, to promote investment and strengthen the business environment in free zones.
Sharjah real estate transactions reach AED 93 billion in January, up 34.8% year-on-year
The Sharjah Real Estate Registry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on January 26 that the total value of real estate transactions in January 2026 reached AED 93 billion (approximately JPY 372 billion), up 34.8% from the same month last year. The number of transactions was 10,333, covering approximately […]
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- Real Estate,Economy
Dubai International Financial Centre releases 2026 Financial Outlook Report
On February 24, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) released its 2026 report analyzing the trends of the world's wealthy. The report found that approximately 23 million wealthy individuals worldwide hold a total of $87 trillion (approximately 13,500 trillion yen), shaping the global capital markets.
UAE defense giant EDGE to establish joint venture with Spanish company
On February 25, EDGE, a major defense and advanced technology company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and EM&E Group, a Spanish defense company, agreed to begin discussions on establishing a UAE-based joint venture (JV). The joint venture will develop cutting-edge remote weapon stations […]
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- international,Economy
Dubai rental market to grow in both number of contracts and value in 2025
On February 23, the Dubai Land Department announced that the Dubai rental market will record a 6% increase in the number of transactions and a 17% increase in total transaction value to AED 1,264 billion (approximately JPY 5.56 trillion) in 2025 compared to the previous year. Under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), a new economic strategy, […]
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- Real Estate,Economy
Dubai to host biggest gaming festival ever in May
On February 24, the Dubai Festivals and Retail Authority (DFRE), a division of the Dubai Economy and Tourism Department (DET), announced that the Dubai Esports & Gaming Festival (DEF) 2026, one of the Middle East's largest gaming and esports festivals, will be held from May 8 to 24.
"A Journey into Architecture, Where Engineering Meets Art" Interview with Fadi Jabri, CEO of Nikken Sekkei Dubai
Executive Dialogue Vol. 22: Fadi Jabri, CEO of Nikken Sekkei Dubai. Nagasugi, CEO of Gates Dubai, talks with leading figures from the UAE and Japan to explore the current state of affairs in the UAE, including Dubai.
UAE Ministry of Finance releases guidelines for introducing e-invoicing
On February 23, the UAE Ministry of Finance issued official guidelines for the country's planned electronic invoicing system. The guidelines outline the system's objectives, overall picture, and policy intentions behind its introduction, and also clarify the transactions and businesses that will be subject to the system, exemptions, and a gradual implementation schedule.
Dubai's Ramadan Souq sees record number of visitors
On February 23, the Dubai Municipality announced that the annual Ramadan Souq 2026 event, held at the Grand Souq in the old city of Deira, saw a record high of 182 million visitors. This represents an increase of approximately 200,000 (12.4%) from the previous year. This […]
BizEasy solves Dubai business problems. "A Strategy & Operations Consulting Firm in MEA"
The UAE: The Importance of Strategic Base Design for Expanding into the Middle East and Africa The number of companies operating in the UAE is expected to reach approximately 140 million by the end of 2025. As a single country, the number of companies in the UAE is approaching that of Japan, and is likely to surpass it by 2026. Rapid expansion […]