Economy

UAE launches $1bn AI initiative to transform Africa’s future

The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday that it plans to invest $1 billion to enhance artificial intelligence infrastructure and AI-powered services across Africa, with the goal of supporting nations in achieving their national development objectives.

Economy

UAE executes first digital dirham transaction, marking leap toward a digital economy

The UAE government has completed its first national transaction using the Digital Dirham.

Economy

UAE industrial sector contributes $51.7bn to GDP

The industrial sector generated Dh190 billion ($51.74 billion) for the UAE’s GDP last year, marking a 62% rise since 2020.

Economy

UAE launches $1bn AI initiative to transform Africa’s future

The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday that it plans to invest $1 billion to enhance artificial intelligence infrastructure and AI-powered services across Africa, with the goal of supporting nations in achieving their national development objectives.

Economy

UAE executes first digital dirham transaction, marking leap toward a digital economy

The UAE government has completed its first national transaction using the Digital Dirham.

Economy

UAE industrial sector contributes $51.7bn to GDP

The industrial sector generated Dh190 billion ($51.74 billion) for the UAE’s GDP last year, marking a 62% rise since 2020.

Economy

UAE launches $6bn tourism investment drive across Africa

A $6 billion investment mapping initiative was launched at the UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025, aiming to enhance tourism, infrastructure, and connectivity throughout the continent.

Economy

IMF predicts robust UAE economy amid global uncertainty

The UAE’s economy is expected to surpass the global growth average this year, showing resilience amid ongoing global economic uncertainties, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said last week following its Article IV consultation with the Emirates.

Economy

UAE sees tourism boom with 40,000 licences issued by September

By mid-September 2025, the UAE saw the number of commercial licenses in tourism, hospitality, aviation, air transport, aviation technologies, and digital tourism solutions soar to 39,546, a 275% rise compared with mid-September 2020, a senior minister said.

Economy

UAE real estate emerges as engine of economic growth

The UAE’s real estate sector has strengthened its role as a key driver of economic growth, buoyed by rising confidence from both local and global investors in the nation’s solid fundamentals and adaptable regulations, while steadily unveiling new projects that draw foreign investment across diverse property segments.

Economy

UAE property market booms in 2025, driving record sales and investor confidence

The UAE’s property market has sustained strong growth since the start of the year, bolstered by the strength of both oil and non-oil industries along with a surge in foreign investment.

Economy

UAE banks process $2.6 trillion in transfers in first five months of 2025

The UAE banking sector recorded AED9.528 trillion ($2.6 trillion) in transfers through the UAE Funds Transfer System (UAEFTS) during the first five months of this year.

Economy

UAE solidifies its spot as a global digital and AI powerhouse

The UAE is steadily reinforcing its role as a global frontrunner in digital transformation, driven by a visionary approach and national strategies that emphasise digital innovation as essential for sustainable development and economic growth.

Economy

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade soars 35% as diversification gains momentum

Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade surged by 34.7% year-on-year in the first half of this year, reaching Dh195.4 billion ($53.2 billion), reflecting the emirate's ongoing economic growth supported by diversification initiatives and government efforts.

UAE launches $6bn tourism investment drive across Africa

Economy

UAE launches $6bn tourism investment drive across Africa

A $6 billion investment mapping initiative was launched at the UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025, aiming to enhance tourism, infrastructure, and connectivity throughout the continent.

IMF predicts robust UAE economy amid global uncertainty

Economy

IMF predicts robust UAE economy amid global uncertainty

The UAE’s economy is expected to surpass the global growth average this year, showing resilience amid ongoing global economic uncertainties, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said last week following its Article IV consultation with the Emirates.

UAE sees tourism boom with 40,000 licences issued by September

Economy

UAE sees tourism boom with 40,000 licences issued by September

By mid-September 2025, the UAE saw the number of commercial licenses in tourism, hospitality, aviation, air transport, aviation technologies, and digital tourism solutions soar to 39,546, a 275% rise compared with mid-September 2020, a senior minister said.

UAE real estate emerges as engine of economic growth

Economy

UAE real estate emerges as engine of economic growth

The UAE’s real estate sector has strengthened its role as a key driver of economic growth, buoyed by rising confidence from both local and global investors in the nation’s solid fundamentals and adaptable regulations, while steadily unveiling new projects that draw foreign investment across diverse property segments.

UAE property market booms in 2025, driving record sales and investor confidence

Economy

UAE property market booms in 2025, driving record sales and investor confidence

The UAE’s property market has sustained strong growth since the start of the year, bolstered by the strength of both oil and non-oil industries along with a surge in foreign investment.

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