Economics

Dubai climbs to 4th globally, leads GCC, Arab World & Asia in 2025 smart city index

Eight-place jump reflects commitment to digital transformation, innovation, and enhanced quality of life for all residents

UAE to issue $8 billion of local currency debt to support domestic capital market growth: S&P

The UAE's well-capitalized and liquid banks stand ready to provide funding if capital markets become unsupportive, ensuring stability

OMNIYAT debuts $500 million green sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

Successful launch highlights conviction that profitability and a positive environmental impact are mutually reinforcing

ADNOC L&S reports $1.181 billion Q1 2025 revenue — 41 percent surge led by logistics and shipping gains

EBITDA rose by 20 percent to $343.6 million, driven by robust performance across all business segments

U.S. and China ease trade tensions with 90-day deal, tariffs cut by over 100 percent

Tariff news boosted dollar and markets, alleviating economic downturn concerns

Trump’s Middle East trip to strengthen economic, strategic bonds with Gulf allies

Secretary Rubio will join the President during his trip to the Middle East to strengthen ties between the U.S.

Dubai’s Parkin drives $37.2 million net profit in Q1 2025 amid expansion

Revenue rose 27 percent to $74.4 million, with strong operational performance citywide

Dollar diversification: Why now?

Global investors are selling U.S. equities at a record pace, surpassing levels seen during COVID shock

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to visit Kazakhstan on Sunday as UAE aims for $1 billion trade turnover

The UAE is one of the top ten largest foreign investors in Kazakhstan

Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) targets $25.3 trillion healthcare market with San Francisco expansion

The HELM cluster is projected to contribute $25.6 billion to the emirate’s GDP

Ukraine-U.S. minerals deal approved, economic boost expected

A joint investment fund will develop and extract Ukraine's mineral resources