UAE Passenger Rail Launch: Abu Dhabi officially kicked off the UAE’s first passenger rail service, with the Abu Dhabi–Fujairah leg starting June 30 and cutting travel time to about 1 hour 45 minutes; fares begin at Dh55 (Comfort) and Dh120 (Premium), with Dubai and Al Dhaid stations due Sept 30 and further expansion to Al Dhafra by Dec 2026 and Sharjah by March 2027. Dubai Commercial Real Estate: fäm Properties facilitated the sale of 40,000 sq ft of Grade A office space at Vision Tower, Business Bay, in a record AED124m deal. Sustainability in Tourism: Marjan Group retained its EarthCheck Silver Certification for 2024, reinforcing its focus on energy, water and waste performance in Ras Al Khaimah. Construction Momentum: Palma Development advanced Serenia District in Jumeirah Islands, appointing APCC Piling & Marine Contracting for piling and shoring at Serenia District East and confirming foundation completion at West Residence. Finance & Compliance: amana partnered with Zoya to embed Sharia-compliance screening in its trading app, adding a Sharia-only category and instant asset tagging. Aviation Finance: ITOCHU took a strategic stake in Abu Dhabi’s Sirius Aviation Capital, backing growth in mid-life aircraft leasing. Digital Services: Dubai DET’s official WhatsApp channel, Dubai Info Hub, surpassed 100,000 subscribers, boosting demand for verified city updates.