Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, with Serge Papin, France's Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Trade, Crafts, Tourism and Purchasing Power, at VivaTech 2026 in Paris.

French firms surge in UAE as tourism ties deepen

UAE and France discuss tourism, aviation and SME partnerships as visitor numbers rise

UAE ranks 1st globally in economic performance

UAE leads the region for 10th consecutive year in IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026

UAE ranks first in 21 indicators and among the top five in 67 measures, according to IMD report.

UAE launches new finance strategy

New plan focuses on fiscal sustainability, AI-led services and global partnerships

The UAE flag flies over the Abu Dhabi skyline.

GCC faces 2026 hit before major 2027 recovery

ICAEW, Oxford Economics report says trade routes and demand can revive growth

The UAE economy is expected to show resilience as the GCC navigates regional economic challenges and looks towards recovery.

Why critical minerals are becoming strategic assets

Lithium, cobalt and rare earths are becoming strategic resources that will shape power

Behind every electric vehicle battery, every AI data centre and every advanced semiconductor lies a supply chain that begins in a mine.

UAE Sri Lanka CEPA talks could conclude within a year

Sri Lanka sees CEPA as the next step to deepen UAE trade, investment and jobs links

UAE-Sri Lanka trade deal could be finalised within a year

Sheikh Hamdan approves new digital economy initiatives

Projects focus on AI, global talent, startups and smart security systems

Sheikh Hamdan said that Agentic AI opportunities go beyond technology, reshaping business models, strengthening competitiveness, and accelerating innovation across sectors.

Private joint-stock firms urged to hold AGMs by June 30

Companies urged to comply, avoids penalties of up to Dh10 million

Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism.

DIEZ non-oil trade surges 46% to record Dh491b in 2025

Economic zones authority contributes 16% of Dubai's non-oil trade as volumes rise 50%

DIEZ's share of Dubai's non-oil trade also rose to 16% during a year in which the emirate's external trade exceeded Dh3 trillion.

Dubai SME platform to cut startup costs by Dh80,000

'SME in a Box' platform supported by 18 partners to streamline business setup

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism launched a digital platform supported by 18 partners to help entrepreneurs set up businesses.

AD Ports enters Brazil with Dh3.1 billion port deal

Deal gives AD Ports access to Brazil sugar and grain export hubs at Santos and Itaqui

The ports of Santos and Itaqui are structurally constrained, particularly in Santos, where limited expansion capacity and chronic congestion are expected to underpin long-term utilisation and pricing resilience. Pictured above is the Port of Santos.

Why Africa may hold the keys to 21st-century economy

Once viewed through the lens of aid, Africa is now seen as a partner in growth

Africa is a continent rich in minerals powering the green economy, alive with the energy of the world’s youngest population, and open to trade routes and partnerships that serve mutual futures.

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