United Arab Emirates

World Bank sees growth on the horizon in the GCC

The report highlights Oman’s fiscal consolidation as a noteworthy example despite it having one of the lowest projected growth rates in the region

Sheikh Mohammed launches AI-driven strategic planning cycle to achieve ‘We the UAE 2031 Vision’ 

H.H. highlighted proactiveness and future readiness as pillars of effective governance 

Dubai Land Department partners with Crypto.com to explore blockchain for virtual real estate investment

The MoC follows plans to enable digital currency payments for government fees, enhancing public services integration 

Dubai real estate hits record high in Q2 2025 with AED 184.3 billion in sales transactions

Performance reinforces Dubai’s reputation as one of the world’s most attractive and resilient property markets

Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince to lead UAE delegation at 17th BRICS Summit on July 6-7

UAE joined BRICS in August 2023, enhancing its foreign and economic policy landscape significantly 

UAE and Bahrain discuss strengthening bilateral ties, commitment to development and prosperity

The dialogue focused on enduring cooperation, exploring ways to strengthen relationships for mutual progress

GCC-listed companies attract $4.2 billion in foreign inflows in Q2 2025, highest since Q4 2022

Saudi Arabia led June inflows with $971 million, followed by the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar 

Dubai 24-carat gold price rises today to AED402.75 amid uncertainty over Trump’s tariff plans

President Trump announced tariffs ranging from 20 percent to 30 percent, bypassing lengthy negotiations

DIFC, DLD launch Dubai PropTech Hub to generate 3,000 jobs and attract $300 million in investment

The Dubai PropTech Hub will support more than 200 start-ups and scale-ups in the region

Abu Dhabi’s GDP grows 3.4 percent to $79.2 billion in Q1 2025, driven by 56.2 percent from non-oil sector

Manufacturing sector led non-oil economy with over $7.75 billion value added during the quarter

Dubai’s AI revolution: What are the jobs of tomorrow and those being left behind?

As Dubai accelerates its embrace of AI and digital transformation, several traditional job roles are poised for significant disruption

AD Ports, China’s Ningbo Zhoushan Port partner to establish automotive logistics ecosystem

Agreement outlines plans to develop Ro-Ro and automotive terminals at Ningbo Zhoushan Port and AD Ports Group’s hub locations

Dubai real estate: Luxury deals rise 93 percent this year as 13,000 new millionaires move to UAE

The number of AED10 million+ property transactions nearly doubled, up 93.2 percent from 1,607 in 2024 to 3,105 in 2025

Emirates deploys next-gen A350 on daily services to Muscat

The airline has so far welcomed seven A350s to its fleet and is expected to serve 17 destinations across its global network by the end of this year

Dubai real estate hits $70.8 billion in H1 2025 with 46 percent growth in secondary sales: Report

Villa and townhouse sales transaction value increased by 55 percent, indicating strong family home demand 

UAE’s non-oil sector grows in June despite regional tensions impacting supply chains: PMI

The UAE's PMI rose from 53.3 in May to 53.5 in June, indicating a solid improvement in the sector's health

Abu Dhabi’s SME Champions Program facilitates over 650 deals worth $183 million in 2024

The number of registered companies grew from 835 in 2023 to 2,235 in 2024, with the strategic partner count increasing to 20

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange partners with HSBC and FAB to launch MENA’s first digital bond

Milestone listing reinforces ADX’s leadership in digital asset innovation and financial market modernization

Dubai’s RTA, DLD partner to advance integration between smart mobility and real estate

Agreement supports the reengineering of customer services by leveraging advanced technologies and enabling seamless data integration

Dubai 24-carat gold prices rise to AED403.75 as global rates edge up ahead of U.S. payroll data

Investors are now awaiting the non-farm payrolls report on Thursday, which is expected to show an addition of 110,000 jobs in June

Dubai launches new initiative to support first-time homeownership for Emiratis and expats

The program offers priority access to new launches, preferential pricing and tailored mortgage solutions

Abu Dhabi hotel revenues surge to over $230 million in April 2025

The average revenue per available room reached AED614, marking a major increase from AED486 in the month prior

Abu Dhabi successfully completes first test flight of “Midnight” flying taxi

Test focused on evaluating the flying taxi's VTOL performance in UAE-specific conditions, including temperature, humidity and dust exposure

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways expands global network with three new routes

Etihad Airways will offer seasonal flights to Krakow, Poland, and Salalah, Oman, in 2026