Oil remains a major part of the UAE economy, though it no longer dominates overall economic activity.

Why UAE can withstand shocks from Iran–US conflict

Strong financial buffers help UAE manage oil disruptions amid regional tensions, says S&P

UAE e-commerce market set to exceed Dh50b by 2029

Strategic location and cutting-edge infrastructure enable rapid growth in e-commerce

UAE consolidates its position as global hub for cross-border e-commerce

UAE urges residents not to stockpile food

Economy minister says food supplies abundant as prices fall in some markets

Fruits, vegetables, and essentials available in abundance across UAE. File photo used for illustrative purposes.

Richest nations in 2050: India, Pakistan ranked

Data from investment bank Goldman Sachs highlights seismic wealth shift toward Asia

The OECD cautioned against easing up, with core-price gains remaining stubborn in many countries even as headline gauges head lower.

From breaking toys to building with 3D printers

Design Cave 3D founder Kevin Alexander aims to build Dubai’s largest 3D printing farm

Kevin Alexander, founder and partner of Design Cave of 3D Printing.

UAE non-oil sector growth hits a one-year high

Rising demand and faster hiring lift UAE business activity in February

UAE non oil sector growth reaches one year high amid strong demand.

Kuwait firms win fastest order growth in 15 months

New orders hit 15-month high while backlogs climb to record level

Kuwait City skyline.

Saudi firms raise wages despite slower growth

PMI eases to 56.1 while wage costs hit a record, and selling prices climb

Record wage surge signals confidence in Saudi non-oil economy.

UAE markets stable, food stockpile secure amid tensions

Ministry assures no supply disruption, urges public not to panic buy

Authorities confirm strong stockpiles, active price controls.

UAE-US trade surges 13% to $39 billion in 2025

US surplus widens to $23.8 billion as imports from America jump 16%

Dubai Ports' investments in updating its infrastructure is paying off. The UAE retains third spot among emerging markets in logistics.

Argentina, Uruguay ratify massive EU trade deal

South American nations ratify EU trade deal amid European legal challenges

Argentine senators voted 69-3 in favour of the agreement to create one of the world's biggest free trade zones, sealing its adoption days after it passed the lower house. Photo shows Argentina's President Javier Milei, Uruguay's President Yamandu Orsi and Paraguay's President Santiago Pena posing for the official picture at the end of the signing ceremony of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, at the Gran Teatro Jose Asuncion Flores of Paraguay's Central Bank in Asuncion. File photo taken on January 17, 2026.

UAE economy grows 5.1% to Dh1.4 trillion

Non-oil sector tops Dh1 trillion after expanding 6.1% during first nine months

Economists say the broad distribution of growth across sectors reflects structural resilience and sustained domestic demand supported by investment, infrastructure development and private sector expansion

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