Economy

UAE’s top 50 brands surge 22 percent in value to $88.5 billion in 2025

e&'s brand value surged 701 percent to $15.3 billion, ascending nine positions to become the second most valuable UAE brand

EMSTEEL contributes $1.7 billion to Abu Dhabi’s GDP, says CEO

In 2024, the group allocated more than AED3.5 billion to local procurement

Dubai to protect public employees who report financial, administrative violations in new decision

Decision to safeguard the employment status of whistleblowers who submit reports or provide testimony during investigations

UAE expands corporate tax exemptions to include government-owned foreign entities

Exemptions aim to ensure equal tax treatment between local and foreign entities owned by certain exempt entities

China cuts benchmark lending rates for first time since October to stimulate economy

The Central Bank lowered one-year loan prime rate to 3.0 percent amid economic challenges 

UAE to offer $10.89 billion in financing solutions for industrial companies over 5 years, says Al Jaber

Event will witness the launch of the Emirates Growth Fund under Emirates Development Bank as an AED1 billion investment platform

Abu Dhabi’s Silal, China’s SVG partner to launch $33 million smart agritech hub in Al Ain

Partnership will enable SVG to invest over AED120 million into developing a 100,000 m2 Agritech powerhouse in Al Ain

UAE trades 179 million carats of diamonds in 2024, cementing Dubai’s global trade leadership

Almost 179 million carats of rough and polished diamonds were traded in the UAE in 2024 alone

UAE government, WEF to welcome 700 experts to Global Future Councils 2025 in Dubai

The October event will feature 36 councils with experts from over 580 organizations worldwide

GCC inflation rate hits 1.7 percent by December 2024 on rising housing prices: GCC-Stat

Housing prices increased by 5.9 percent, significantly impacting the overall inflation rate in the region

Trump departs UAE, concludes Gulf tour with over $2 trillion in investment agreements

Trump secured over $2 trillion in investment agreements with key Middle Eastern partners during his visit

U.S. economy forecast raised to 0.5 percent this year, 1.6 percent in 2026: Barclays

The bank noted that the U.S. eonomy showed resilience as recession fears subsided

Saudi Arabia’s inflation reaches 2.3 percent in April 2025, among lowest in G20 nations

GASTAT measures prices through a fixed basket of 490 goods and services paid by consumers

Global economy at a crossroads: Trade tariffs could impact future growth

This abrupt shift has created what the IMF terms “epistemic uncertainty” – a fundamental unpredictability about the rules governing global trade

ADIO: Charting a path for the world to live and thrive in Abu Dhabi

The office is helping build an economy that empowers communities, drives innovation and supports long-term prosperity

Trump in UAE: $200 billion in new deals announced, AI partnership expanded

Boeing and GE Aerospace secured a $14.5 billion commitment from Etihad Airways

Nahyan Bin Mubarak opens Economy Middle East Summit 2025, gathers public and private sectors to drive sustainable growth

H.E. Sheikh Al Nahyan: “By working together, we can ensure that the Middle East is not only resilient in a changing world — but energized with new possibilities”

Distinguished entities recognized for excellence at the Economy Middle East Summit

Organizations across key sectors received recognition for their leadership in an evolving economic landscape

Trump arrives in UAE for talks on enhancing economic ties, trade opportunities

Discussions are expected to focus on strengthening economic ties and exploring new avenues for bilateral trade

Saudi Arabia’s wholesale inflation hits 6-month high at 2.0 percent in April 2025

Agricultural and fishery product costs surged, leading to the acceleration in wholesale price inflation

Trump’s UAE visit may unveil $100 billion AI deal, create 20,000 new jobs

Cooperation will expand in key areas such as technology, energy, and innovation between the nations

Trump’s visit reinforces the UAE’s position as an “influential global economic hub,” says Al Marri

Al Marri said the visit embodies the vision of the UAE's leadership to strengthen partnership bridges and promote economic openness

UAE-U.S. partnership marks half century with $32.8 billion bilateral non-oil trade milestone

The U.S. is the UAE’s 6th largest trade partner, accounting for 4 percent of non-oil trade

Trump, Qatar seal $1.2 trillion deal focusing on aviation, energy and tech

Qatar Airways signed a $96 billion agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace to acquire up to 210 aircraft