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Group 1: Dubai's Economic Growth and Investment - Dubai attracted a record number of multinational companies (MNCs) in the first half of 2025, with a 138% year-on-year increase in new businesses, 58% of which came from Asia [2] - The Dubai Chamber of Commerce reported that the number of MNCs established in Dubai reached a significant milestone, with 58% from Asia, followed by Europe (16.1%) and the Middle East and CIS (12.9%) [2] - The real estate market in Dubai saw a historic surge, with 99,146 transactions recorded in the first half of 2025, nearly quadrupling from 26,891 transactions in the same period of 2021 [6] Group 2: Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority to enhance fund distribution cooperation, allowing non-listed overseas funds to be sold directly to UAE retail investors [2] - The Dubai Chamber signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE Development Bank to support startups and SMEs by providing more financing options and customized banking solutions [5] - ADNOC launched the first AI-driven smart port solution in the GCC to enhance oil port operational efficiency, reducing vessel turnaround time by up to 90% [5] Group 3: Foreign Direct Investment and Employment - Sharjah attracted $1.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2025, marking a 361% increase from $325 million in the same period of 2024 [4] - Sharjah's FDI projects increased to 74, a 57% year-on-year growth, creating 2,578 new jobs, which is a 45% increase compared to the previous year [4] Group 4: Aviation and Transportation Developments - The UAE ranked among the top countries globally for aviation safety, achieving a score of 98.86% in the ICAO audit [3] - Qatar's Hamad International Airport recorded a historic high of over 5 million passengers in August 2025, reflecting a 6.4% month-on-month increase [10] Group 5: Renewable Energy and Technological Advancements - QatarEnergy partnered with Samsung to build one of the world's largest solar power plants, expected to have a total capacity of 2,000 MW by mid-2029 [11] - Robo.ai Inc. announced a joint venture in Dubai to establish the "Robo.ai Smart Industrial City," focusing on high-end smart vehicle production and other advanced technologies [7]