Real Estate

AMIS Launches Fleurs de Jardin Villa Community in Dubai

AMIS Breaks Ground on Jacob & Co.’s Villa Community in Meydan, Showcases Near-Complete Woodland Residences; Targets a USD 10 Billion IPO Valuation in three years

Driven an AED 2 billion portfolio across six launches in under two years, with more than 340 units under development and an AED 5 billion pipeline projected by the end of 2026.

Dubai, UAE – 18 June 2026: AMIS GPD Development, one of Dubai’s fastest-growing real estate developers, has broken ground on its sixth project in less than two years, with the commencement of construction on Fleurs de Jardin, its landmark branded villa community created in partnership with high jewelry, high watchmaking brand, Jacob & Co. in Meydan District 11. The milestone further strengthens the company’s rapidly expanding portfolio, which now exceeds AED 2 billion in current development value across more than 340 units, while reinforcing confidence in the UAE’s resilient real estate sector and long-term economic vision.

Backed by a fully funded, debt-free business model and supported by institutional capital from Asia, AMIS Development has established itself as a developer-first organisation focused on execution, quality and timely delivery. The groundbreaking of Fleurs de Jardin marks another significant step in the company’s growth journey as it advances towards a projected AED 5 billion development pipeline by the end of 2026. This rapid expansion is laying the foundations for a future public listing within the next three to four years targeting a USD 10 Billion valuation.

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Business & Investments

Global Experts Convene to Explore the Future of Desert Architecture

Forum addresses the future of desert development through heritage, innovation and climate resilience

Dubai, UAE: The opening day of the Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2026 brought together leading international experts, architects, urban planners, government representatives, developers and sustainability specialists from across the region to explore how desert cities can evolve while maintaining cultural identity, preserving heritage and advancing environmental responsibility.  

Held under the theme “Integrating Heritage with Innovation: The Future of Desert Living,” the forum highlighted practical solutions for designing resilient and adaptive communities in some of the world’s most challenging climatic environments.

Discussions throughout the day focused on the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, regenerative urban development, climate-responsive architecture, high-performance façades, sustainable hospitality design, and the role of natural landscapes in enhancing biodiversity and improving urban liveability.

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Technologies

Unifonic and Ideem Forge Strategic Partnership to Define Future of Digital Identity in GCC

RIYADH/DUBAI, 18 June 2026- Unifonic, the region’s leading AI-native CX Platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ideem to establish a secure digital ecosystem for enterprises across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with next-generation, passwordless authentication.

Unifonic has established itself as a trusted partner to the region’s largest brands, enabling them to navigate the complexities of customer communication across telecom, conversational messaging, digital messaging and social media messaging channels. With the GCC organisations championing digital maturity potential, Unifonic strives to address the challenges associated with ‘authentication,’ which is emerging as one of the biggest hurdles in the customer journey.

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Business & Investments

Hotpack Launches HZP Eco Packaging to Combat Plastic Waste

Hotpack partners with Malaysia’s HZ Corporation to expand global reach of sustainable foodservice packaging


The joint venture (JV) targets high-growth markets across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and North America with paper-based alternatives to single-use plastics.

Dubai, UAE – June 18, 2026: Hotpack, a UAE-headquartered global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced a joint venture (JV) with HZ Corporation, a Malaysia-based manufacturer specialising in paper-based foodservice packaging.

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Technologies

Robo.ai Acquires QC Capital: A Strategic Move in AI Technology

Robo.ai announces proposed acquisition of QC Capital, an AI-Driven technology holding and venture-building platform

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — June 18, 2026 — Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO), a Nasdaq-listed UAE-based company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interests of QC Capital Limited (“Quantum Core” or “QC Capital”). Under the agreement, the total consideration for the proposed transaction is US$60 million, payable in newly issued Class B ordinary shares of Robo.ai. The consideration shares will be subject to a vesting and release schedule of up to eight years. The transaction is expected to close within 30 business days following, subject to customary closing conditions and other applicable requirements.

The proposed acquisition represents a strategic step in Robo.ai’s development of a global artificial intelligence robotics network platform. QC Capital is positioned as an AI-driven technology holding and venture-building platform with capabilities across technology development, venture building and industrial investment. Through the proposed integration of QC Capital, and drawing upon Robo.ai’s successful experience in acquiring AI visual data processing and compression technology company Neurovia,Robo.ai expects to strengthen its capabilities in technology company sourcing, capital allocation, venture incubation, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, post-investment operations and global commercialization.

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