Qatar property market records $70m in weekly sales
Weekly property deals in Qatar reach $70m, with Doha, Lusail and Al Wakrah among the busiest areas for sales Qatar real estate sector recorded sales contracts worth QR255,269,425 ($70m) during the week of August 17–21 2025, according to the weekly bulletin issued by the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice.
Iraq aims to attract $250bn in investments by 2027
Iraq is seeking to attract $250bn in new investments over the next two years, according to the National Investment Commission (NIC), as the country accelerates reforms to strengthen its economic growth.
Britain’s millionaires plot exit as Labour tax plans rattle the rich
Britain risks an exodus of its wealthiest residents as the Labour government weighs a wealth tax, with fresh data showing more than half of British Millionaires would consider leaving the country if such a levy is introduced.
UAE’s e& acquires $400m stake in Careem
UAE’s Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) has announced the acquisition of a majority stake worth $400 million in the Careem super-app, owned by Uber. e& will become a majority investor alongside Uber who will still remain the whole owner of Careem. The move accelerates Careem’s plans towards becoming an “everything app” in the region. Currently, […]
Ralph Lauren pledges employee diversity & sustainability
Ralph Lauren might not be known as an environmentally-friendly clothier that celebrates diversity within its ranks, but the brand just unveiled new goals that certainly steer in that direction. On Wednesday, the New York-based brand published its annual report, which promises the brand will solely use “sustainably-sourced key materials” by 2025 and achieve gender parity, […]