United Arab Emirates

How economic growth, rise of AI fuel dynamic labor market in UAE

The country sets a global standard in protecting workers' rights and providing a secure and stable work environment

Dubai welcomes 16.79 million tourists in first 11 months of 2024

Hotel inventory grew to 153,390 rooms in 828 establishments by November 2024

Dubai real estate: What are the areas with the highest return on investment?

Affordable apartments in areas like Dubai Investments Park (DIP) and Discovery Gardens offered the highest yields 

Dubai awards $108.9 million contracts for second phase of Al Mamzar Beach Development Project

This phase focuses on improving the Al Mamzar Corniche beachfront, and is expected to finish by end of 2025

UAE real estate market booms with over $243 billion in transactions in 2024

Dubai set new real estate transaction records in 2024, exceeding AED760.7 billion from 226,000 transactions

Dubai: New family program includes 10-day paid marriage leave and other initiatives

The Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Program seeks to empower Emirati families and promote their stability and growth 

UAE’s non-oil sector business activity hits 9-month high in December: PMI

The Dubai PMI rose from 53.9 in November to 55.5 in December

Abu Dhabi’s Space42 launches Thuraya 4 into orbit aboard Space X’s Falcon 9 

This launch is a key milestone for Space42 in geospatial data, analytics, NTN, and secure connectivity

UAE’s aviation sector sets historic record with over 1 million air movements in 2024

On December 22, the UAE recorded the historic milestone with the arrival of Emirates Flight 305 from Shanghai

Abu Dhabi launches $85.7 million major bridges to cut traffic by 80 percent

The bridges will enhance traffic flow between Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street and Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street towards Musaffah

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 to explore how AI supercharges sustainable development

Event will explore pathways to fast-track the transformation to a sustainable economy and spark a new era of prosperity for all

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa records $127.17 million in home sales in 2024

Tower has accounted for $2.4 billion of home sales in Dubai since 2010, the highest for any single building in the city

UAE gold prices dip AED0.75, global rates down ahead of key U.S. economic data

Traders are awaiting the release of the U.S. jobs report on Friday for additional insight into the Fed's interest rate outlook

Dubai ranks 1st regionally and 8th globally in 2024 Global Power City Index for 2nd consecutive year

Dubai is the only Middle Eastern city in the top ten, securing its status as a global business hub

Dubai International (DXB) poised for record start to 2025 with 4.3 million guests in first 15 days of January

Daily traffic is expected to peak on January 3, with more than 311,000 passengers anticipated

DEWA to integrate generative AI across all operations through Microsoft Copilot

DEWA began using AI in 2017 and was one of the first utilities globally to implement Microsoft’s Copilot

UAE issues comprehensive guide on regulations for single-use plastic products

The UAE's decision to regulate single-use plastic products marks a shift towards an integrated circular economy

UAE gold prices up AED3, global rates set for weekly rise on softer dollar

Major central banks will likely increase gold purchases in 2025, further boosting demand for the precious metal

Abu Dhabi secures bid to host International Aquarium Congress 2030

Founded in 1960, the IAC meets every three years to promote collaboration in the aquarium sector 

Abu Dhabi’s Q3 2024 GDP expands 4.5 percent, marking record quarterly high of $82.2 billion

Non-oil sector grew 6.6 percent, showcasing the emirate's strong economic momentum

Dubai real estate sets all-time record in 2024 with 180,900 transactions worth $142.1 billion

Transaction volume and value grew 36 percent and 27 percent, surpassing 2023's 133,100 sales at $111.9 billion