United Arab Emirates

85 percent of UAE CEOs expect global economy to improve in next 3-5 years: Survey

60 percent report a strong need to reskill their workforce, significantly higher than the global average of 49 percent

UAE’s total banking assets grow to $1.24 trillion in 2024 amid strong economic growth: CBUAE

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

UAE bonds and sukuk surge to $309.4 billion by Q1 2025, up 8.3 percent YoY

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

UAE, China’s Guangxi explore strengthening ties in vital sectors as bilateral trade grows to $969 million

Key areas of cooperation include new economy, entrepreneurship, air transport, and advanced industries

Sheikh Hamdan to visit India, hold high-level talks

Sheikh Hamdan will meet senior officials in New Delhi to enhance bilateral partnerships during his visit

Dubai World Cup 2025 sets new Guinness record with 5,983 drones, sky-high displays

The display captivated over 60,000 spectators and lasted about 20 minutes

EFG Hermes kicks off 19th One-on-One Investor Conference: MENA Investment Playbook

The conference is hosting 220 companies and 675 institutional investors and fund managers representing 252 global institutions

RTA awards $214 million contract for bridge construction linking Dubai Islands, Bur Dubai

This project seeks to meet urban growth demands, improves traffic flow, and enhances mobility 

UAE hotel revenues grow to $12.25 billion in 2024 as occupancy rate hits 78 percent

The opening of 16 new hotels across the seven emirates in 2024 took the total number of hotels in the country to 1,251

Dubai real estate: Property prices to rise 5-10 percent in 2025 as investor demand grows

Off-plan properties have been a significant contributor to the sector's growth, with 24,920 transactions in Q1 2025

Dubai Land Department, VARA join forces to connect real estate registry with tokenization

This initiative seeks to enhance the efficiency of property management companies

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade grows to $83.31 billion in 2024 on exports boom

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

Emirates joins Aviation Circularity Consortium to unlock circular economy for aviation

Emirates is the second airline to join the ACC, demonstrating the industry’s growing recognition that circularity is essential to decarbonization

New UAE Cabinet decision on non-resident nexus for corporate tax regulations

This decision eases compliance for foreign investors and highlights the UAE's commitment to investment appeal

Dubai gold prices up AED0.75, global rates fall to 3.5-week low

Market sell-off continued as investors sold bullion to cover losses amid recession fears from trade war

7X appoints Tariq Al Wahedi as Group CEO to lead next phase of growth

Al Wahedi has over 20 years of expertise in logistics, CEP solutions, and venture capital

29th Dubai World Cup: Sheikh Mohammed spotlights UAE as global destination for horse racing

A total of 102 horses from 13 countries competed across nine races for a total prize money of $30.5 million

Abu Dhabi completes key mobility, road network projects worth $1.09 billion in 2024

Projects are part of a broader set of long-term initiatives with a total budget exceeding AED75 billion

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

UAE non-oil business sector growth declines in March – PMI

UAE firms remain optimistic about future growth, supported by strong pipelines and national infrastructure development

Dubai’s variable parking tariff policy takes effect today: Everything you need to know

Peak pricing will apply from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, excluding Sundays and public holidays

UAE holiday calendar for 2025: When is the next long weekend?

Eid Al Adha will mark the next long weekend and holiday in the UAE in 2025

UAE gold prices dip AED3.75, global rates set for fifth consecutive weekly gain

In the previous session, gold prices declined by more than 2 percent after reaching a record high of $3,167.57

Sheikh Hamdan launches MyDubai Communities: Your gateway to Dubai’s activities

Platform connects individuals of all ages, nationalities, and cultures within Dubai's 3.85 million residents