Property, infrastructure, engineering and materials
Chinese advanced mobility and robotics firms Aridge and UBTech have initiated regulatory and field trials in Ras Al Khaimah. Meanwhile, Chinese state-owned enterprises including China Energy and CSCEC units signed agreements for major infrastructure and building developments in Dubai. Regional engagements also saw Chinese facade contractor Fangda secure a major stadium contract in Saudi Arabia.
Dubai Investments has set the offer price range for the 20% float of DIP Holding at AED 1.10 to AED 1.15 per share, valuing the Dubai Investments Park landlord at AED 9.5 billion to AED 10 billion. The lowered price range delivers an implied dividend yield of 7.27% to 7.60% following investor negotiations. According to Bloomberg, order books for the full offering were fully covered within minutes of opening.
Dubai authorities have resumed allowing legally married couples to combine property values to meet residency visa thresholds as of October 2026. Under the reinstated rules, a combined property value of AED 2 million qualifies a couple for a 10-year Golden Visa, while AED 1 million qualifies applicants aged 55 and older for a 5-year Retirement Visa. This reverses a July 2026 policy change that required each individual co-owner to meet investment minimums independently.
Dubai-based Milano by Danube announced a 250 percent surge in international sales, driven by global market expansion and direct shipping from Chinese factories. The building materials and sanitaryware firm is now targeting $25 million in quarterly international business. The direct procurement strategy from China has optimized delivery cycles and logistics costs across several regional markets.
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