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.

Economy

UAE denies golden visa access for cryptocurrency investors

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in the UAE have issued a joint statement denying rumours spread across websites and social media that claim the country is offering golden visas to cryptocurrency investors.

Economy

Abu Dhabi surpasses 4m residents as population jumps 7.5% in 2024

Abu Dhabi’s population surpassed 4 million in 2024, reflecting a 7.5% increase, according to the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) on Monday.

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.

Economy

UAE denies golden visa access for cryptocurrency investors

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in the UAE have issued a joint statement denying rumours spread across websites and social media that claim the country is offering golden visas to cryptocurrency investors.

Economy

Abu Dhabi surpasses 4m residents as population jumps 7.5% in 2024

Abu Dhabi’s population surpassed 4 million in 2024, reflecting a 7.5% increase, according to the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) on Monday.

Economy

UAE’s economy surges 4% in 2024 powered by booming non-oil sectors

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) achieved a 4% real GDP growth in 2024, reaching 1.77 trillion Dirhams (approximately $482 billion), driven largely by strong performance in non-oil sectors, according to the Ministry of Economy.

Economy

UAE defies global turbulence with bullish economic outlook

Analysts report that the UAE’s economic outlook remains strong despite global economic uncertainty.

Economy

UAE's property surge: Q1 transactions top $65bn in five Emirates

Real estate activity in five UAE emirates exceeded AED239 billion in the first quarter of this year, driven by strong investor confidence, supportive regulations, and a growing number of development projects, according to official figures.

Economy

Abu Dhabi’s industrial GDP rockets to $30 billion in 2024

Abu Dhabi’s industrial sector output rose to Dh111.6 billion ($30.38 billion) in 2024, marking a 23% increase since the launch of the emirate’s industrial strategy in 2022, according to Ahmed Al Zaabi, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.

Economy

UAE set to issue $8bn in local currency debt to boost domestic market

Abu Dhabi and the UAE federal government plan to issue over $8 billion in local currency debt this year to help establish a domestic yield curve, according to a new report.

Economy

IMF forecasts Abu Dhabi economy to grow 4.2%, Dubai to grow 3.3% in 2025 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts Abu Dhabi's economy to grow by 4.2% in 2025, with growth accelerating to 5.8% in 2026.

Economy

UAE rises as AI powerhouse among emerging economies

The UAE is positioned as one of the leading emerging global economies in terms of artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, according to a recent report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), unveiled at the Dubai AI Assembly during Dubai AI Week.

Economy

OPEC highlights ongoing strong growth in UAE's non-oil economy

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has stated that the UAE's non-oil sector continues to show strong growth, with the latest data and economic indicators reflecting substantial expansion.

UAE’s economy surges 4% in 2024 powered by booming non-oil sectors

Economy

UAE’s economy surges 4% in 2024 powered by booming non-oil sectors

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) achieved a 4% real GDP growth in 2024, reaching 1.77 trillion Dirhams (approximately $482 billion), driven largely by strong performance in non-oil sectors, according to the Ministry of Economy.

UAE defies global turbulence with bullish economic outlook

Economy

UAE defies global turbulence with bullish economic outlook

Analysts report that the UAE’s economic outlook remains strong despite global economic uncertainty.

UAE's property surge: Q1 transactions top $65bn in five Emirates

Economy

UAE's property surge: Q1 transactions top $65bn in five Emirates

Real estate activity in five UAE emirates exceeded AED239 billion in the first quarter of this year, driven by strong investor confidence, supportive regulations, and a growing number of development projects, according to official figures.

Abu Dhabi’s industrial GDP rockets to $30 billion in 2024

Economy

Abu Dhabi’s industrial GDP rockets to $30 billion in 2024

Abu Dhabi’s industrial sector output rose to Dh111.6 billion ($30.38 billion) in 2024, marking a 23% increase since the launch of the emirate’s industrial strategy in 2022, according to Ahmed Al Zaabi, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.

UAE set to issue $8bn in local currency debt to boost domestic market

Economy

UAE set to issue $8bn in local currency debt to boost domestic market

Abu Dhabi and the UAE federal government plan to issue over $8 billion in local currency debt this year to help establish a domestic yield curve, according to a new report.

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