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The CBUAE forecasts an acceleration of growth to 4.7 percent in 2025, reflecting the resilience of the national economy

UAE's debt markets are growing, reflecting its expanding financial ecosystem and strategic sukuk position

This decision eases compliance for foreign investors and highlights the UAE's commitment to investment appeal
Energy
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The May hike is the next increment of the plan to gradually unwind the most recent output cut of 2.2 million bpd

OPEC+ now aims to return 411,000 barrels per day to the market in May, up from 135,000 bpd as initially planned
Health
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The Most Noble Number charity auctions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai raised a total of AED167.4 million for the campaign

Agreement establishes referral pathways for international patients, allowing for direct case management and clinician access

In 2024, the group achieved revenues of AED25.8 billion, EBITDA of AED4.1 billion and a net profit of AED1.7 billion
Industry
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The industrial zone aims to establish a sustainable industrial base that drives year-round economic activity and job creation

2025 edition will mark a significant leap in both size and procurement commitments that drive economic diversification and long-term value creation

The collaboration focuses on investments in Africa, North America, and Central Asia across the critical minerals value chain
Logistics
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Key areas of cooperation include new economy, entrepreneurship, air transport, and advanced industries

Riyadh Air is projected to fly to more than 100 destinations by 2030, supported by an order of over 132 aircraft

Non-oil exports soared 16 percent in 2024, reaching AED107.8 billion compared to AED93 billion in 2023

Emirates is the second airline to join the ACC, demonstrating the industry’s growing recognition that circularity is essential to decarbonization
Markets
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Bitcoin is expected to continue moving similar to equities as global recession fears overshadow any crypto regulatory tailwinds

S&P 500 futures fell 3.5 percent, Nasdaq futures dropped 4.4 percent, increasing total market losses to $6 trillion

Market sell-off continued as investors sold bullion to cover losses amid recession fears from trade war
Miscellaneous
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A total of 102 horses from 13 countries competed across nine races for a total prize money of $30.5 million

Early risers will see Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Neptune lining up in the eastern sky just before sunrise on April 17
Real Estate
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Off-plan properties have been a significant contributor to the sector's growth, with 24,920 transactions in Q1 2025

The weekly bulletin shows properties traded included vacant lands, homes, apartments, and residential units

Initiative aims to boost transparency and investment, backed by strong legal and administrative protocols

Q1 results were only marginally less than the all-time quarterly sales record of AED147.2 billion in Q4 2024
Telecom
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UAE leads globally for 9th consecutive year in fiber optic home penetration at 99.5 percent for 2025
Achievement reflects wise leadership's vision for advanced digital infrastructure

Data usage during Ramadan has already increased by 37 percent while voice services increased by more than 18 percent
