Skyscanner has launched its app in ChatGPT, allowing travelers in the Middle East to search, compare, and book flights through simple, conversational queries—bringing live pricing, flexible options, and a more intuitive trip planning experience into one seamless flow.
PROPERTY
Recent regional developments are weighing on sentiment, not fundamentals, in the UAE property market, with activity slowing but demand holding steady. Off-plan continues to drive transactions, leasing is stabilizing, and buyers are becoming more selective, as price adjustments reflect a market correction rather than distress. The shift signals a more measured, strategy-led phase shaped by uncertainty—but not weakened demand.
money
The UAE’s Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) have signed an MoU to strengthen financial oversight, enhance regulatory cooperation, and support the growth of the financial services sector. The agreement focuses on improving supervision of auditors and non-financial businesses, boosting transparency, and reinforcing efforts to combat financial crime—while further positioning Dubai and the UAE as leading global financial hubs.
Mubadala and Qatar Investment Authority have backed WHOOP in a $575 million funding round that values the wellness firm at $10.1 billion, as investors double down on tech-enabled preventive healthcare. The capital will support global expansion as WHOOP scales its wearable platform focused on real-time health, recovery, and performance tracking.























