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Why the UAE could bounce back sharply in 2027

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

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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)

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.

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