Dubai

Google contributes over $5.9 billion to UAE economy in 2024: Report

Google’s AI tools significantly enhanced productivity for individuals and enterprises in the UAE 

How the Dubai Metro Blue Line is set to fuel a property boom

The Blue Line is expected to significantly boost property demand and rental values in at least nine strategic locations across the city

UAE housing sector achieves over $17 billion milestone in support for citizens

The UAE Cabinet approved housing decisions for over 1,838 citizens totalling AED1.2 billion

Dubai’s DET partners with Marriott International to strengthen hospitality ecosystem

Dubai will be prominently promoted to guests worldwide through Marriott International’s portfolio of hotels

World Bank projects stronger medium-term growth across GCC economies

The GCC's rebound is expected to be fueled by the phasing out of OPEC+ oil production cuts and continued expansion in non-hydrocarbon sectors

Hijri New Year 2025: Dubai announces official holiday date for public sector

Holiday excludes entities with shift workers and those providing essential public services

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre sees 7 percent increase in U.S. companies, fueled by recent UAE-U.S. agreements 

DMCC is home to over 45 percent of the estimated 1,500 American companies in the UAE 

UAE economy set to grow 4 percent annually through 2028: S&P Global

The UAE economy's growth is driven by non-oil sector activity and rising oil production

Dubai’s real estate market sees tenfold surge in $2.72 million+ home sales over past four years

In Q1 2025 alone, over 1,300 homes changed hands at this level, representing a 31 percent increase year-on-year

Skytrax names Emirates as the 4th best airline in the world for 2025

Emirates was named the 3rd most family-friendly airline in the world

Oil-funded growth or true diversification? Key metrics to watch in the GCC

Gulf economies show strong non-oil growth in 2024, but key indicators highlight the depth and sustainability of diversification efforts

UAE activates emergency plan to guarantee continuous airport operations amid regional airspace closures

The airspace closures triggered major flight cancellations and rerouting, which affected local airports in nearby countries