Tag: Economy

Dubai Leads Global Creative FDI as Investment Reaches $3.76bn

Dubai attracted 754 creative-industry FDI projects worth $3.756bn in 2025, creating 19,304 jobs and strengthening its position as a global investment hub.

Dubai Office Boom Reshapes Commercial Property Investment in 2026

Dubai office transactions nearly triple to AED 15.81bn in H1 2026 as investors shift toward premium, income-generating commercial assets.

Dubai Opens New Paths to Property Ownership for First-Time Buyers

Dubai widens property access through first-time buyer incentives, flexible rent payments and policies supporting long-term residential demand.

Dubai Office Market Gains Momentum as Premium Supply Tightens

Dubai office demand strengthens as limited premium supply lifts rents, commercial sales and off-plan investment across the emirate in 2026.

UAE Equities Retreat as Regional Tensions Weigh on Investor Confidence

UAE stock markets declined as Middle East tensions unsettled investors, while oil volatility and strong corporate earnings shaped trading across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

British Buyers Lead Dubai Property Market as Global Demand Holds Strong

British buyers lead Dubai's property market as overseas demand, competitive mortgages and major development projects continue to support long-term real estate growth.

DP World expands UAE port network with two new eastern terminals

DP World will build two new port terminals on the UAE's eastern coast, strengthening logistics, expanding cargo capacity and supporting long-term trade growth.

UAE strengthens its lead in venture capital investment

With $190M raised in Q1 2025, the UAE leads MENA in venture capital growth, backed by sovereign funds, fintech dominance, and strategic economic reforms supporting innovation.

Abu Dhabi sets the tone for the market

Abu Dhabi hosts Goldman Sachs summit as hedge funds flock to Al Maryah Island, signaling its rise as a global capital hub with $1.7T in sovereign wealth and long-term cultural investments.

UAE accelerates access to AI chips

The UAE deepens ties with the U.S. to secure advanced semiconductor access, pledging $1.4 trillion in tech investments and positioning itself as a future AI leader in the Middle East.

UAE Cloud Computing Market to Triple by 2030

Driven by digitalization, AI adoption, and public-private investment, the UAE cloud market is set to triple by 2030, becoming the fastest-growing hub in the Middle East.

Dubai developers prepare to issue Islamic bonds

Sobha Realty and Omniyat plan dollar-denominated Islamic bonds to fund expansion as Dubai’s luxury property market surges, despite rising global economic risks.

Abu Dhabi is preparing for long-term development

Despite falling oil prices, Abu Dhabi continues investing in tourism, culture, and infrastructure, reinforcing its long-term economic diversification strategy with new museums and global events.

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