United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala rises as leading global sovereign investor in 2024

Mubadala and its subsidiaries invested in 2024 $29.2 billion, up from $17.5 billion in 2023

Strong economy boosts UAE stock markets, resulting in $70 billion market cap growth

By the end of 2024, the Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock exchanges' market cap exceeded $1.06 trillion

Dubai Duty Free posts record $2.15 billion in annual turnover for 2024

December set a record with sales reaching AED821.94 million ($223.8 million)

UAE: Petrol, diesel prices for January 2025 announced

Since 2015, the UAE diesel and petrol prices have been moving in line with the international markets.

UAE gold prices stable at AED315.15 amid thin year-end trading, set for strong annual gains

22-carat gold stood at AED 292.25, 21-carat gold was priced at AED 283, while 18-carat gold was at AED 242.50

New Year’s Eve 2025: Guide to road closures in Dubai

The public can use Jumeirah Street, Al Wasl Street, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road

How UAE is leading in industrial growth and economic diversification

The sector has boosted sustainable growth, competitiveness, and contribution to the nation's GDP

UAE: Key projects transforming infrastructure landscape in 2024

Abu Dhabi approved in 2024 a total of 144 projects with a budget of $17.97 billion

UAE’s real GDP grows 3.6 percent to $239.5 billion in H1 2024

The contribution of non-oil sectors to the country's GDP reached 75 percent

UAE makes strides in clean energy transition, infrastructure in 2024

The UAE plans to invest an additional AED500 billion over the next thirty years to achieve climate neutrality

ADNOC’s ICV Program to drive $54.45 billion into UAE economy over next 5 years

In 2024, the company reinvested AED55 billion into the UAE’s economy and created 5,500 jobs for UAE Nationals

Dubai launches Smart Rental Index to enhance transparency, advance real estate sector

The index provides clear information to all stakeholders, promitng trust and balance in real estate transactions

Dubai: 16 events you shouldn’t miss in January 2025

From the Dubai Shopping Festival to the famous Dubai Marathon, there's something for everyone in the city

Dubai’s New Year Eve celebrations: Ultimate guide to fireworks, locations and tips

The Dubai Metro is a convenient option due to possible street closures near the celebration sites

UAE: Economic Content Creators Program explores engaging storytelling techniques in second week

Training sessions impart knowledge on simplifying complex data to create compelling narratives

UAE gold prices steady, global rates rise as focus shifts to Trump’s incoming administration

Gold prices have risen over 27 percent this year and are set for their best performance since 2010

Dubai’s RTA announces free parking, public transport operating hours for New Year’s Holiday 2025

Public parking areas will be free of charge on January 1, except multi-story parking

DCT Abu Dhabi sets new global standard in culture, tourism management

DCT Abu Dhabi achieved a compliance score of 99.6 percent, meeting the Best Global Criteria across both pillars of Culture and Tourism

Dubai announces New Year holiday for public sector employees

Normal operations will resume on January 2, 2025 (Thursday)

UAE, Italy partner to combat financial and economic crimes

Strong bilateral cooperation has led to the arrest and extradition of high-profile criminals