GCC Achieves World’s Lowest Solar Costs at $0.01 Per kWh as Region Eyes Green Hydrogen Leadership
GCC countries are achieving record-breaking solar electricity costs of between 1.04 and 1.32 US cents per kWh — the lowest in the world — driven by exceptional solar irradiation and government-backed investment, as the region positions itself as a future green hydrogen exporter.
Dubai Land Department Launches Blockchain Property Title Pilot, Opening Door to Fractional Ownership
The Dubai Land Department has launched a pilot to integrate blockchain-based property titles into the official land registry, enabling fractional ownership to be recorded and transferred on-chain and opening Dubai's real estate market to a new class of investor.
GCC Fintech Enters New Era as Saudi Arabia Issues First Open Banking Licences and Blockchain Payments Go Live
Saudi Arabia's SAMA has issued its first live open banking licences, transitioning from sandbox to full commercial operations, while Riyad Bank and Bahrain have completed live blockchain payment pilots — marking a turning point for GCC financial services innovation.
du Ventures Launches $50 Million Fund to Back UAE Fintech, AI and Cybersecurity Startups
UAE telecommunications company du has announced the launch of du Ventures, a US$50 million corporate venture fund that will invest in early and growth-stage...
Dubai’s Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Hits 80% Completion — 1,650m Project Will Cut Commute from 104 to 16 Minutes
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project — a cornerstone element of the Al Shindagha Corridor...
