economy

Ras Al Khaimah, Miami ink agreement to boost cooperation across key sectors

MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in city planning, public security, and business promotion 

Make it in the Emirates 2025: Abu Dhabi accelerates manufacturing growth to $30.4 billion

The number of industrial enterprises has risen by 19.4 percent, increasing from 925 to 1,104

Ripple expands blockchain payments footprint in UAE with strategic partnerships

In March 2025, Ripple became the first blockchain payment company to obtain DFSA licensing approval

Make it in the Emirates 2025 set to welcome 720-plus exhibitors in Abu Dhabi

This year’s edition will be its largest to date — expanding to over 68,000 square meters, a more than 300 percent increase in space compared to last year

UAE government, WEF to welcome 700 experts to Global Future Councils 2025 in Dubai

The October event will feature 36 councils with experts from over 580 organizations worldwide

GCC inflation rate hits 1.7 percent by December 2024 on rising housing prices: GCC-Stat

Housing prices increased by 5.9 percent, significantly impacting the overall inflation rate in the region

Make it in the Emirates launches in Abu Dhabi with focus on AI-driven manufacturing

Over four days, attendees will discuss national content and smart industrial transformation in depth

UAE’s ADNOC awards $17.9 billion in contracts to 400 local companies in H1 2025

The awards cover critical sectors, emphasizing ADNOC's commitment to prioritizing local suppliers in procurement

Crude oil prices hold steady at $65.36 amid trade tensions, economic data from China

Both contracts saw a rise of over 1 percent after the U.S. and China paused tariffs

Dubai 24-carat gold price today rises as soft dollar boosts safe-haven demand

Spot gold rose 0.7 percent to $3,223.55 an ounce amid global market fluctuations

Dubai Finance, DIFC partner to advance cashless strategy through governance, innovation 

Partnership includes workshops to implement best practices for a cashless economy across Dubai

AWS and e& launch UAE sovereign cloud to power public sector digital transformation

The service includes extensive oversight from the UAE Cybersecurity Council to guarantee compliance with local regulations