UK's Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant (centre L) and Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi (centre R), secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, after a signing ceremony at Downing Street in London on May 20, 2026.

Why the UK-GCC trade deal could reshape business flows

Landmark agreement promises deeper investment, freer trade and new growth across sectors

ADIA marks 50 years of long-term value creation

Leadership vision and support drive ADIA’s enduring long-term value creation

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

Dubai approves second, larger Dh1.5b incentives package

33 initiatives to support tourism, trade, education and customs

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE.

UK says Gulf trade deal will add GBP3.7b to economy

Foods like cereals, cheddar cheese and chocolate to be tariff-free under new deal

UK-Gulf trade pact could generate £3.7 billion yearly growth

Why the UAE does not pause and will emerge stronger

Massive investments in aviation, transport and technology signal long-term ambition

By maintaining momentum, Dubai will ensure that it remains a beacon of stability and a destination for those with ambition.

D33 and the business of scaling with confidence

Stability, governance and future-ready leadership are driving the next phase of growth

D33 aims to double Dubai’s economy to Dh32 trillion and double foreign trade to Dh25.6 trillion by 2033, positioning the emirate among the world’s top four global financial centres.

Why UAE residents can still see lower inflation in 2026

UAE inflation seen staying below global levels, supporting household spending stability

Grocery shopping at Lulu hypermarket

ADIS 2026 unveils Dh55 billion infrastructure plan

24 projects span transport, infrastructure, and social services sectors in Abu Dhabi

The inaugural edition of the summit attracted more than 4,100 participants from over 100 countries.

UAE-Türkiye non-oil trade exceeds $45b in 2025

Non-oil foreign trade between the two countries exceeded $45.2 billion in 2025

Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi said non-oil trade between the UAE and Türkiye had nearly tripled compared with 2022 levels, before the CEPA agreement was signed and implemented.

Disney says Abu Dhabi theme park plans remain on track

Miral will fully fund and operate Disney’s first Middle East resort project

The Walt Disney Company partners with Miral to launch a world-class resort, marking Disney’s seventh global theme park destination and boosting Abu Dhabi’s status as a major tourism hub.

Federal court rules against Trump's new global tariffs

Panel finds the 10% global tariffs were illegal after small businesses sued

President Donald Trump answers questions during a press briefing held at the White House February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC.

How Dubai keeps cargo moving amid shipping chaos

Dubai Customs extends transit times, opens corridors to ease crisis

A file image of Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, used for illustrative purposes.

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