United Arab Emirates

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

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