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Why UAE–Canada ties matter in a changing global order

New trade and investment agreements mark a strategic shift in bilateral relations

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A relationship between the UAE and Canada that was friendly but modest is becoming a structured strategic partnership.

What Nobel economics can teach the UAE about recovery

Predictable policies and long-term commitments can help restore consumer confidence

Families spend according to the income they expect over years, not this month’s pay slip.

How UAE critical infrastructure is built for resilience

Preparation, people and partnerships underpin reliable power and water supplies

Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, operators of critical infrastructure continue to demonstrate that essential services remain steady because resilience has been built into the system from the start.

UAE’s Dh292.5bn budget is an investment in people

Beyond billions, the budget prioritises education, healthcare, housing, family well-being

Evening rush in Business Bay as office workers head home after work in Dubai.

Why the UAE could bounce back sharply in 2027

World Bank sees UAE growth accelerating as Gulf economies recover from conflict shock

The GCC rebound is expected to be driven largely by the recovery of hydrocarbon production and exports, says the World Bank.

From free zones to business ecosystems

The UAE experience offers a blueprint for South Asia’s next generation of investment hubs

A well-connected economic zone with strong institutions, infrastructure and business services can become increasingly valuable as more companies establish themselves there, creating a network in which businesses benefit from both the underlying infrastructure and from the presence of other companies operating within the same environment.

UAE-EAEU trade deal targets $50 billion by 2032

UAE-EAEU trade reached $33.6bn in 2025, up 16%, with further growth in 2026

The UAE-EAEU Economic Partnership Agreement officially entered into force on Tuesday, opening preferential market access between the UAE and Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. (Image used for illustrative purposes)

How quality of life became UAE’s investment advantage

Putting people first is strengthening communities and creating long-term value

The inaugural LIVEX event in Abu Dhabi attracted approximately 26,500 visitors from 50 countries.

UAE non-oil economy grows 4.8% in Q1 2026

GDP reaches Dh485 billion in Q1 as government targets stronger business competitiveness

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, says UAE's non-oil economy grows 4.8% in Q1 2026, contributing 79.4% to GDP as policies boost competitiveness and sustainable growth.

Beyond trade: What UAE and Germany can build together

Investment and industrial cooperation are creating new opportunities for both economies

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)

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