UAE Economy

Mohammed Miqdadi - CEO of Durar Group. The country has demonstrated remarkable efficiency in safeguarding national security while ensuring continuity in its economic and development agenda Periods of regional uncertainty often reveal the true strength of nations. In the case of the UAE, experience has repeatedly shown that moments of geopolitical tension do not slow the country’s progress, they...

In a travel advisory issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, authorities said the situation in the city remains calm and is being closely monitored Dubai authorities have reassured residents and visitors that the emirate remains stable, with public services operating normally even as regional tensions have caused temporary travel disruptions. In a travel advisory issued by the...

Some residents who were stuck outside the country when the airspace closure came into effect chose to return to the UAE rather than go to their own countries UAE expats, ranging from celebrities to long-time residents, have overwhelmingly responded with love and admiration for the country. Messages of unity, a hashtag trend and praise for the country’s leaders are just some of the ways they...

Billionaire Elon Musk, Telegram owner Pavel Durov, Al Habtoor Group chairman Khalaf Al Habtoor, and many other public figures around the world express trust and confidence in Dubai and the UAE Billionaires and top UAE businessmen expressed confidence on the UAE’s ability to overcome challenges and bounce back even stronger. The comments came from US billionaire Elon Musk, Telegram owner Pavel...

An aerial view of Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. The UAE’s regulatory environment has evolved in tandem. More than 40 free zones offer tax incentives and streamlined business setup, while legal reforms have enhanced investor protection and corporate governance.. Photo: Shutterstock The emirate accounted for more than four-fifths of total project inflows, hosting over 1,200 new investment initiativesIn a...

Countries such as UAE and Singapore are engaging strategically with globally mobile investors According to Henley and Partners, the UAE recorded the most striking rise in 2025, moving from 5th to joint 2nd place on Global Residence Programme Index and entering the top 3 for the first time The UAE has ranked among the world’s top three best countries to live in, thanks to safety and security, zero...

The UAE could also be included in developed market indices run by MSCI or FTSE over time, says analyst UAE will exit from JPMorgan Chase's emerging-market bond indexes over a four-month period, starting March 1, 2026, and culminating on June 30 this year JPMorgan Chase & Co. on Tuesday said it would remove the UAE from its emerging-market bond indexes as the country surpassed the US bank’s...

In 2025 alone, around 250,000 new companies set up shop in the country, pushing the total number of active firms to more than 1.4 million. The UAE will achieve 2 million companies registration target ahead of scheduleEase of doing business, sweeping visa reforms, attractive tax incentives, minimal bureaucracy and world class infrastructure will continue to act as a magnet for foreign investors and...

Residential transactions in the emirate continued to be dominated by apartments, which accounted for 83% of total deals, Engel & Völkers' annual report shows Towers in Dubai. Dubai’s luxury market remained a standout performer, with 6,765 transactions above Dh10 million.. Photo: File photo Dubai’s real estate market delivered its strongest performance on record last year, with...

Emirate attracted 86% of all capital inflows into the country in the first half Towers in Dubai. The business services sector led in the number of greenfield FDI projects with 183 projects.. Photo: File photo Dubai continued to lead as the primary destination for greenfield FDI projects in the UAE for the first half of 2025, attracting 526 projects (86 per cent of total) with capital inflows of...