Novembre 16, Dubai CommerCity has reported exceptional growth across its operations, with the Business District reaching an occupancy rate of about 98 per cent as global technology, artificial intelligence and e-commerce companies increase their presence in the free zone’ smart business ecosystem.

November 10, Dubai’s economy sustained its strong growth trajectory in the first half of 2025, exceeding expectations and reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most competitive and dynamic urban economies. The emirate’s GDP expanded by 4.4% to reach Dhs241bn in the first six months of the year, while in the second quarter alone, GDP rose 4.7% to Dhs122bn.

November 7, Dubai has been ranked the world’s most attractive city for the wealthy, surpassing New York and 30 other global cities, according to a new report by the international real estate brokerage Savills. The report said Dubai continues to draw high-net-worth individuals seeking appealing tax exemptions, a strong family-oriented infrastructure, and high levels of personal safety.

November 3, Legend Holding Group has entered an agreement with Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM Group PJSC, to establish a comprehensive mobility and green energy solutions facility in the region’s leading manufacturing and logistics hub. The facility, spanning more than 1 million square feet, will serve as a one-stop solution for the mobility sector by integrating automotive industry supply chain needs. 

October 17, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for the UAE's real GDP to 4.8% for the current year, compared to its previous projection released in April. The Fund also projected in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) issued here today that the UAE's economy will grow by 5% in 2026.

October 17, The UAE's airports are forecast to collectively handle 155 million passengers in 2025, as the country seeks to attract more international travellers, investments and global events. That is up nearly 5 per cent from last year when the UAE's air passenger traffic reached 147.8 million. 

October 9, Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Economic Zone (KIZAD) announced that China Southern Glass Group (CSG) plans to invest 300 million dirhams in building its first overseas smart manufacturing plant in Mussafah Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. The plant will produce energy-saving glass and new materials. 

October 9, For the first 8 months of 2025, China’s passenger vehicle export destinations remained divergent. The UAE topped with 299,584 units, followed by Mexico and Russia. Russia (a traditional key market) dropped 55.9% YoY, while emerging markets like the Middle East and Southeast Asia grew strongly—Kazakhstan stood out with a 96.4% YoY surge, seeing explosive growth.

September 30, Chinese on-demand service company Meituan has launched its international food delivery brand, Keeta, in Dubai, marking its entry into the United Arab Emirates and its third new market in the Middle East in just 40 days. The expansion follows Keeta's rollout in Qatar in August and Kuwait earlier this month. The UAE becomes Keeta's fourth hub in the Gulf, after Saudi Arabia in September 2024.

September 18, The United Arab Emirates' economy is expected to grow 4.9% in 2025, up from an earlier forecast of 4.4%, due to higher oil production and strong growth in the non-hydrocarbon sector, the central bank said.  

September 10, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the top investment destinations for Chinese companies in the Middle East, attracting 84% and 79% of surveyed companies, respectively, PwC said in its latest survey. The Kingdom has emerged as one of the leading choices for future expansion over the next three to five years, driven by its rapid economic transformation and market scale.

September 7,  The contribution of the non-oil sector in the UAE’s GDP reached a new record high of 77.3% for the first time in the country's history in the first quarter of 2025, according to preliminary estimates issued by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center.    

August 25, The UAE and Saudi Arabia are among the top three artificial intelligence superpowers in the world, a report by a US data center company has found. The US led the rankings, followed by the UAE and then Saudi Arabia. The Gulf states placed ahead of South Korea, France, India, China, the UK, Finland and Germany in the analysis.

August 21, The UAE, through the Dubai Free Zones Council, has introduced the UAE One Freezone Passport, a reform designed to simplify operations for companies across the emirate’s free zones. The initiative allows businesses to hold a single license while accessing facilities and benefits in multiple free zones.

August 18, JINGDONG is pleased to announce the opening of its new warehouse in Dubai. The facility represents JD.com’s first asset investment in the country, made through its infrastructure investment and management platform, JINGDONG Property, and is operated by JINGDONG Logistics.

July 31, An air route linking the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou and Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates was launched, marking the official introduction of Emirates, one of the world's leading airlines, to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.  

July 30, The UAE's non-oil foreign trade rose by 24% annually in the first six months of 2025, bucking the global trend as the Emirates continues to diversify its economy and forge trade deals across continents.

July 16, A company based in the United Arab Emirates, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer. The agreement covers the purchase of 350 E20 eVTOL aircraft, with a total estimated value of US$1 billion, making it the largest pre-order for eVTOLs in China to date. 

June 24        The UAE retail sector is on track to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% through 2028, as shopping malls across the country transform into integrated lifestyle destinations blending retail, dining, leisure, wellness, and technology.

June 20        The UAE attracted $45.6bn in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, ranking 10th globally and accounting for 37% of all inbound investment into the region, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development's World Investment Report 2025.

June 16        The United Arab Emirates recorded a 4% real GDP growth in 2024, reaching 1.77 trillion dirhams (about 482 billion US dollars), fueled primarily by robust expansion in non-oil sectors. 

June 2          Over the past five years, the UAE and KSA markets region have seen a dramatic shift toward online shopping. Around one third of consumers now use ecommerce as a mainstream channel, while their appetite to shop online on a daily basis is now double what it was in 2020. 

May 20           The UAE’s travel and tourism sector is projected to contribute approximately $72.2 billion to the national economy in 2025, representing nearly 13% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

May 16        WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology announced the launch of fully driverless Robotaxi trial operations in Abu Dhabi – the first deployment of its kind in the Middle East. 

May 11           Disney's announcement last week that its newest theme park will be in Abu Dhabi offers further confirmation of the status of the United Arab Emirates as a global consumer crossroads located in the Middle East.

May 1           The Abu Dhabi economy will grow by 4.2% in 2025 and accelerate to 5.8% in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund (lMF) forecasts. It also said Dubai's economy is projected to expand by 3.3% in 2025 increasing to 3.5% in 2026.

April 23, UAE has been reported to have further extended the period of visa-free stay for Chinese citizens. The adjusted policy allows anyone with an ordinary Chinese passport that is valid for 6 months or more to enter the UAE visa-free. 

April 22, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected higher growth for the UAE economy for 2026 at 5% compared to 4 per cent for this year. The UAE will be the fastest-growing economy among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries this year and second fastest in 2026. 

April 21, The United Arab Emirates recorded total foreign trade of AED5.23 trillion ($1.42 trillion) in 2024, marking a remarkable 49% increase from AED3.5 trillion ($952.9 billion) in 2021. The surge cements the UAE's status as the top trade hub in the Middle East and Africa and among the world's top 20 trade centers for goods and services.

March 26         The Central Bank of the UAE stated that due to the strong performance of the tourism, transportation, financial and insurance services, construction and real estate, and communication industries, the UAE's GDP increased by 3.9% in 2024, and it is the second - largest economy in the Arab world.

March 6          The UAE has solidified its position as one of the world's most preferred investment destinations, successfully attracting foreign direct investments that have boosted its cumulative balance. In 2024, the UAE issued 200,000 new economic licences across various economic activities, with more than 1.1 million companies and economic institutions operating in its markets.     

February 27, Minister of Economy, said that the financial technology (Fintech) sector continues to power growth, contributing 8.7% to the UAE's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

February 13, The UAE began mapping air corridors and developing a regulatory framework for piloted and autonomous flying taxis and cargo drones, it was announced at the World Governments Summit. Aerial corridors and regulations are set to be defined within the next 20 months.  

February 6, In 2024, the non-oil foreign trade volume of UAE reached a record high of 2.997 trillion dirhams, showing a year-on-year increase of 14.6%. The main imported goods include gold, mobile phones, petroleum, automobiles, jewelry, diamonds and computers.