Dubai attracts majority of new MNCs and SMEs from Asia in H1 2025

Dubai records strong influx of Asian MNCs in H1 2025

DIC reports 138% surge in new company registrations during the first six months of 2025

Trump, Modi optimistic as US-India trade talks continue

Modi, in a post on X, said the countries were 'close friends and natural partners'

Trump said he would be speaking with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi "in the upcoming weeks."

Oman launches Sharia-compliant e-liquidity mgmt tools

Central Bank unveils innovative platform to support Islamic banks

CBO officials highlighted that the system is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa.

UAE GDP hits Dh455 billion in Q1

Oil-related activities accounted for 22.7 percent of GDP during the same period

UAE GDP hits Dh455 billion in Q1 as non-oil share climbs to historic 77.3%

Expatriates make up 78% of GCC’s 24.6 million workers

Nearly half of GCC jobs face disruption within 20 years, officials warn

Governments urged to maintain a balance between hiring nationals and benefiting from skilled foreign labor

Philippines: foreign investors given 99-year land lease

New law amends 1993 act that allows lease for 50 years, renewable once for up to 25 years

The measure aims to encourage investors to build industrial estates and factories as well as tourism and agriculture projects in the archipelago.

UAE, India explore deeper economic ties under CEPA

Non-oil trade between UAE and India hits $65 billion in 2024

UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Al Zeyoudi meets Indian Business Council to boost CEPA gains

More Dubai landlords going back to multiple cheques?

Payments through multiple cheques will come as major relief for tenants

Latest rental agreements are seeing more landlords willing to take multiple cheques.

Wage costs rise at UAE businesses, adding to inflation

UAE hiring activity improves in Aug., but at higher salaries

Key sectors in the UAE have been adding to their workforces, which means they need to take extra steps to take on cost inflation.

Etihad ready for IPO - timing yet to be decided

'Etihad is IPO-ready, but move depends on shareholder decision'

Etihad has been hyperactive in creating or adding new services.

Dubai home rents drop for second month - will it last?

New tenants gain as landlords cut asking rents significantly

Have apartment and villa rents in Dubai peaked?

DP World creates 5,000 jobs through $2.5b spend

Dubai company's projects in India, Britain lead in construction-linked jobs

DP World has marked $2.5 billion on capex programmes this year alone.

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