Trade within South Asia is paradoxically more expensive than trade with distant partners.

South Asia: A disconnected giant in a connected world

Billions in potential growth remain trapped behind borders and mistrust

2025: Transformative year for UAE non-oil foreign trade

Despite global tariffs and transit disruption, the UAE set historic trade milestones

In 2025, the value of the UAE's non-oil foreign trade reached Dh3.8 trillion - an increase of nearly 27 per cent over 2024.

Europe, Canada deepens strategic ties with India

Report highlights India’s potential as a stable alternative in a fragmented global economy

Rapid manufacturing growth, tech capacity, and large market make India attractive to Western nations. [Illustrative image]

Abu Dhabi economy grows 7.7% in Q3 2025

Over the first nine months of 2025, Abu Dhabi’s GDP grew by 5 percent

Abu Dhabi economy grows 7.7% in Q3 2025, hits record Dh325.7b

UAE unveils limited-edition gold and silver coins

Gold and silver coins celebrate MBZUAI’s fifth anniversary and AI achievements

The University is celebrating five years since welcoming its first cohort in 2020, highlighting its achievements from 2020 to 2025.

6 WGS announcements that will make your life better

From driverless taxis to faster commutes, WGS 2026 delivered consumer-focused shifts

Top 6 WGS announcements set to change daily life in the UAE

World Bank says Pakistan needs 30m jobs in decade

Ajay Banga says youth boom can drive growth with focus on reforms and investment

World Bank President, Ajay Banga (left), called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on February 2, 2026.

Pakistan rebuilds investor trust after IMF reforms

Islamabad points to IMF discipline, ratings upgrades and PIA sale to rebuild trust

Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance and Railways of Pakistan at WGS 2026.

High UK taxes are pushing Britons to Dubai: Liz Truss

Former UK prime minister links migration, debt and growth to tax and energy policy

Liz Truss at WGS 2026

IMF chief urges Gulf to find its Airbus moment

IMF chief says Gulf needs a unifying project to compete in a fractured global economy

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) speaking on the opening day of World Government Summit.

Abu Dhabi plans Mussafah upgrade

DMT to redevelop Mussafah Industrial Area

Abu Dhabi plans Mussafah upgrade

Arab economic reform ‘impressive despite tough times’

IMF chief outlines growth outlook, reform gains and risks at Arab Fiscal Forum

File photo of IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the IMF/World Bank annual meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2025.

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