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UAE non-oil trade nears Dh2 trillion

First-half trade rises 13.1 per cent as non-oil exports climb to Dh452.8 billion record

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UAE non-oil trade nears Dh2 trillion in record first half of 2026

Ticket scanner to Platinumlist CEO. Next stop: unicorn

How a reluctant ticketing manager from Romania became CEO of Dubai's live events empire

You need to really love it, because loving your job helps you in tough times: Cosmin Ivan, CEO, Platinumlist.

Masdar funds world's first 24/7 clean energy project

US$6.1bn Abu Dhabi project combines 5.2GW solar capacity with 19GWh battery storage

Masdar secures financial close for world's first gigascale 24/7 renewable energy project

Dubai GDP reaches Dh232b in strong first quarter

Dubai economy remains resilient with broad-based growth across key sectors

The Human Health and Social Work Activities sector recorded the highest growth rate at 17.5 per cent, contributing 1.5 per cent to the emirate’s GDP.

ADCB restores core banking services after outage

Customers had faced intermittent access issues over several days, the bank said.

The disruption caused intermittent outages over several days, leaving some customers unable to access certain services through the app.

How Dubai kept food, medicine supplies moving amid war

Air cargo imports surged 82% in five months as the new system sped up customs clearance

Dubai Customs and Emirates SkyCargo have partnered to strengthen the movement of food, medicines and other essential goods through Dubai's air cargo network amid evolving regional supply chain challenges.

Where the UAE's next business boom could come from

Business leaders say AI, manufacturing and food security offer growth as compliance grows

UAE continues to attract businesses and investors with its growing economy and global connectivity. Picture of Emirates Towers, Museum of the Future used for illustrative purposes.

Ajman Free Zone eyes India, China for growth

Free zone plans 20 overseas offices as it courts SMEs and manufacturers from key markets

Ajman Free Zone highlighted its business ecosystem, investment opportunities and services for entrepreneurs during Reset & Rise – The Road Ahead for Business event, organised by Ajman Free Zone and supported by Gulf News.

Aster DM, Quality Care launch merged network in India

New company starts with 39 hospitals and 10,600 beds, targeting growth beyond metro cities

Dr Azad Moopen, executive chairman and Varun Khanna, managing director and group CEO - Aster DM Quality Care Ltd.

Dubai SME contracts rise 38 per cent to Dh1.78bn

Programme backed by 84 entities advances D33 goals through Emirati entrepreneurship

Hamdan bin Mohammed: Supporting entrepreneurs and Emirati start-ups is an investment in Dubai's future.

UAE growth to rebound after 2026 slowdown

Central bank expects temporary slowdown before stronger oil and non-oil sector growth

Central Bank sees temporary slowdown before oil and non-oil sectors drive surge

Dh562m fund to create 10,000 jobs abroad

Six projects in health, education and food security will benefit 2 million people annually

The investments span high-impact projects across India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan.

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