Dubai has revealed the sectors driving its $63.2bn economy, with finance leading growth, wholesale trade remaining the biggest sector and healthcare expanding fastest.
Dubai Taxi Company completes $395m National Taxi acquisition to become UAE’s largest taxi operator
Dubai Taxi Company completes its $394.8m acquisition of National Taxi, creating the UAE’s largest taxi operator with more than 9,500 vehicles …
UAE attracts record $48.3bn in foreign investment as it climbs to world’s top 10
The UAE attracted a record $48.3bn in foreign investment in 2025, ranking ninth globally as FDI rose 6 per cent year-on-year …
United Arab Emirates updates visa-on-arrival rule: 6 new nationalities now eligible for 60-day stay
The UAE updated its entry rules, allowing citizens from six new countries to obtain a 14-day or 60-day visa on arrival based on foreign residency status.
America holds the chips. The UAE intends to run the region’s AI anyway
My grandfather dived for pearls before he ever saw an oil rig. My father spent his career in oil. In the United Arab Emirates, each generation makes its fortune on the resources of its age, and then, …
Dubai Added Nearly 72,000 New Companies in a Single Year as Founder Relocation Accelerates, Says Savvy Setup
Record company formation and the world’s largest inflow of private wealth are reshaping who is setting up in the UAE — and why.United Arab …
GDMO launches new International Media Briefing series connecting global media with leaders shaping Dubai’s key sectors
GDMO launches International Media Briefing series linking global media with Dubai leaders as DFM and Nasdaq Dubai showcase strong market growth, IPO momentum, Arena platform innovation and rising suku …
ScoreCM to Participate as Platinum Sponsor at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
ScoreCM to Connect with Traders, IBs, and Financial Industry Professionals at One of the Middle East’s Premier Trading Events ScoreCM today announced that it will participate as a Platinum Sponsor at …
Ajman Bank successfully prices inaugural USD 300 million additional Tier 1 Perpetual Sukuk
AJMAN, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Bank, rated BBB+ (Stable) by Fitch, has successfully priced its inaugural USD 300 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Perpetual Non-Call 5.5-Year Sukuk at a profit …
Dubai property boom shows no sign of slowing as sector hits $7.1bn in Q1
The figures, released by the Government of Dubai Media Office, underline the continued role of real estate as one of Dubai’s key economic engines, even as the market moves beyond the record highs seen …
Dubai’s GDP reaches AED232 billion in Q1 2026, recording 2.4% growth
Dubai’s GDP hits AED232 billion in Q1 2026, up 2.4%, led by 17.5% growth in health and social work, with strong gains in utilities, construction, trade, and finance under the D33 agenda …
Ajman Bank successfully prices inaugural $300 million additional tier 1 perpetual Sukuk
The issuance reflects the strong confidence investors placed in Ajman Bank’s financial strength, strategic direction, and ongoing transformation …
UAE expands visa-on-arrival rules for select nationalities holding Western residency
The UAE updated its border policy for 2026, releasing a comprehensive list of countries eligible for visa-free entry and expanded visa-on-arrival options.
Sharjah-Karachi cargo plane crash: Why do aircraft suffer from navigational issues?
A K2 Airways cargo plane reported a navigation issue before losing contact near Karachi. Here’s what navigational system problems in aircraft can mean …
Sharjah Finance Department and Mashreq Bank’s NeoPay celebrate more than 15 years of strategic partnership in advancing digital financial solutions
Pioneering Partnership Drives Financial Digital Transformation and Enhances Government Service Efficiency in Sharjah …
UAE strongly condemns Iranian attack on Saudi-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Mofa emphasises that targeting commercial shipping or using the waterway as a tool for pressure or economic blackmail are unacceptable acts …
Dubai expo to showcase life-changing AI-powered tech for people of determination
An exhibition that showcases the latest technology that is reshaping accessibility and independent living for people of determination (PoD) will take place in Dubai in October. The eighth edition of …