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Beyond trade: What UAE and Germany can build together

Investment and industrial cooperation are creating new opportunities for both economies

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The Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) Jebel Ali smelter. EGA became the first company to produce aluminium commercially using solar power, with BMW its first customer for that metal.

UAE-Germany ties enter a new chapter

Trade, energy, technology and security are drawing the two nations closer

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a visit to the UAE in February 2026.

US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today

Rising Gulf tensions, new Hormuz curbs and what they mean for UAE residents

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Sept. 8, 2026)

Why global capital is moving towards the GCC

Deutsche Bank says certainty, talent and execution are drawing capital towards the GCC

The UAE country continues to attract global capital as investors look towards new opportunities across the region. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

Al Zeyoudi reveals what investors seek from the UAE

UAE seeks investment bringing capital, technology, jobs and access to global markets

UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi said: “Prosperity in the future will be the product of connection, not closure,” as he highlighted the UAE’s appeal to global investors.

Why global capital keeps choosing UAE real estate

Real investment story lies beyond buildings, in the economy and institutions behind them

A property market becomes genuinely investable when people have reasons to live, work, establish companies and preserve capital in the country where that property is located. The UAE has spent decades building precisely that ecosystem.

Dubai-India trade more than doubles in a decade

Non-oil trade rose 15% in 2025 as Indian companies in Dubai climbed to 85,841

Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, speaks during a panel session at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026 in New Delhi, attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Why smartest supply chains now begin in the warehouse

E-commerce and faster delivery are turning warehouses into strategic business assets

In an economy shaped by e-commerce, regionalisation and rising customer expectations, warehousing has evolved from a back-office operational function into one of the most strategic assets an organisation can invest in.

UAE sees deeper diversification-driven transformation

Non-oil activity now accounts for nearly four-fifths of Q1 GDP

The UAE has invested in industries capable of generating growth beyond hydrocarbons. The latest figures show that non-oil activities are expanding while accounting for a larger share of national output.

UAE strengthens anti-money laundering framework

Authorities review stronger inspections and data-driven monitoring to keep markets stable

The Committee discussed corporate governance frameworks for companies in the UAE and their role in enabling businesses to conduct a diverse range of economic activities more efficiently.

UAE attracts record Dh177.3 billion in FDI in 2025

UAE ranked 9th globally for inbound FDI after four years of record inflows

UAE breaks FDI record with Dh177 billion inflows and top 10 global rank

Dubai investment boom creates thousands of jobs

Emirate captures 7% of global greenfield FDI projects with Dh32.4 billion inflows

Nearly 39,000 jobs were created through Dubai’s latest foreign investment drive as global companies continued to set up new projects in the emirate.

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