December 30, Non-oil sectors contributed 75% to the UAE's GDP in the first half of 2024. The value of the UAE’s real GDP (at constant prices) reached AED981 billion in the opening six months of the year, recording an increase of 3.6%. 

December 26, Al Naboodah Group recently unveiled the highly anticipated 2025 models of the Haval H9 and H7 at the Ritz-Carlton, JBR, in partnership with Great Wall Motor. 

December 20, The United Arab Emirates has announced that its electric vehicle charging network will no longer be free as of next year. The new fees will be set at Dhs1.25 kwH plus VAT for the more rapid DC (direct current) chargers and Dhs0.70 kwH and VAT for the slower AC (alternating current) chargers.

December 17, The Federal Tax Authority has unveiled a new VAT refund system designed specifically for e-commerce purchases made by tourists during their stay in the UAE. This system, which is the first of its kind globally, reflects the UAE's ongoing efforts to enhance its tourism sector through innovation and digital transformation.

December 12, Real estate rents in Dubai will increase, though at a moderate pace, around 10 per cent next year as demand continues to stay strong due to the influx of new residents into the emirates.

November 27    Nio will open its first Nio House in the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi, the first store of the Chinese electric vehicle maker in the Middle East and North Africa market.

November 26    The UAE’s non-oil economy is projected to grow by 4.7 % in 2024, thanks to economic diversification and fiscal surpluses that help overcome global challenges. 

November 13     Several Chinese companies are planning to set up manufacturing facilities at the China-UAE Industrial Capacity Cooperation Demonstration Zone (JOCIC Park) under the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad). The investments will be joint ventures or independent projects, he said, estimating the investments in the region of $10 billion.

October 30       The UAE has strengthened its position as a top hub for startups, driven by its attractive investment environment, flexible business policies, and innovation-focused legislation. International institutions have ranked the UAE highly for its start-up ecosystem, reflecting ongoing efforts to foster innovation.

October 28       The UAE's GDP growth is expected to surpass 5 per cent in 2025, an investment banker said. The optimistic growth outlook for the UAE economy aligns closely with recent estimates from the IMF.

October 27       Worth a staggering £1.3 trillion, Abu Dhabi has been named the world's wealthiest city by Global SWF. For the past few decades, Abu Dhabi has grown an impressive portfolio of institutional investors, which are among the world's largest and most active dealmakers. 

October 3        The United Arab Emirates will invest $23 billion over five years innext-generation low-carbon energy like hydrogen and ammonia, aiming to capture 5%of the world's clean hydrogen production by 2030.

September 20, The UAE economy will expand by 4.8 per cent in 2025, according to Oxford Economics Middle East. Oxford attributed the expansion of the non-oil economy, which is expected to grow by 4.6 per cent year-on-year in 2024.  

September 17, A new UAE cabinet resolution has specified a unified pricing structure for charging electric vehicles in the country. The revised fee structure stipulates that service providers should charge a minimum of Dh1.20 plus VAT per kWh for an express charging service and a minimum of Dh0.70 plus VAT per kWh for a slow one.   

September 12, Chinese Premier said in UAE that China is willing to further expand the scale of bilateral trade with the United Arab Emirates, explore cooperation in new energy, electric vehicles, high-end manufacturing, biomedicine, digital economy and other fields, jointly make a forward-looking layout of emerging industries and future industries, and cultivate more new economic growth points.  

8月28日，由于现代化的基础设施和高质量的生活水平，迪拜和阿布扎比在房地产咨询公司第一太平戴维斯编制的Executive Nomad Index排名中分别位列前两位。该排名着重于创建动态的商业环境，提供丰富的成长机会、建立网络和建立终身联系的机会。 

8与20日，中国在迪拜的投资正在增加，涵盖物流、清洁能源技术和人工智能等领域。中国希望通过与长期合作伙伴的合作来培养商业机会。阿联酋将在8月21日和22日举办迪拜商业论坛—中国，探讨如何加强两国的非石油贸易。

8月7日，迪拜国际机场在今年上半年创下了4490万名旅客通行的纪录，这一世界上最繁忙的国际机场有望在航空业复苏后（疫情后）再次打破历史纪录。

July 28       The UAE economy will grow by 3.9 per cent in the current year 2024 and by 6.2 per cent in 2025. Analysts claim that the positive trend in the UAE economy is driven by continued growth in tourism activity, a revival in the property market, and international trade.

July 25       As China and the UAE celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations, their economic ties have significantly strengthened, with 900 Chinese companies now operating at the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC), UAE's largest free zone. This reflects the UAE's status as China's top trading partner in the Arab region, with non-oil trade increasing nearly 800-fold since 1984.

July 02     Dubai’s plans to expand its Metro network and more than double the number of stations could have a significant impact on the development of the emirate. Under the plans, announced as part of a wider economic strategy by the emirate's Executive Council, the number of Dubai Metro stations will jump from today’s 55 (plus 11 tram stops) to 96 by 2030, with a further significant increase, to a projected 140 stations, by 2040.

June 24     The United Arab Emirates earlier this year further simplified the process for obtaining work permits and residency visas for the employees of the private sector companies. The required steps and documents to obtain work permit and residency visas were reduced to 5 steps and 5 documents only instead of 15 steps and 16 documents. The time period has been reduced from 30 working days to 5 working days.

June 24     UAE’s real GDP will accelerate to 6.2% in 2025 from 3.9 % in 2024 on strong foreign trade performance. Non-hydrocarbon GDP growth is expected to remain strong at 5.4% in 2024 and 5.3% in 2025. 

June 20      China and the United States invested more than $23 billion in projects in the Gulf’s two biggest economies last year. The US more than doubled its “greenfield” foreign direct investment in the UAE to nearly $4 billion, while China’s commitment to Saudi Arabia rose 10-fold to almost $17 billion. 

June 12      According to Abu Dhabi Census 2023 data, the population of Abu Dhabi has reached 3.8 million people, nearly doubling (an increase of 83 %) since 2011. This sustained upwards trajectory reflects the economic growth of the emirate.

May 25       The UAE's tourism sector contributed AED220 billion to the GDP in 2023, accounting for 11.7 % of the overall economy, This upward trend is expected to continue in 2024, with projections indicating the sector will reach AED236 billion and account for an even greater share of the GDP at 12%.

May 21      Dubai housing prices will continue to rise in 2024, with capital gains in the villa segment projected to hit 10-year highs (AED 2,000 per square for the first time in 10 years). According to international consulting group ValuStrat, which released its April price index for the emirate, apartment prices will also maintain an upward trajectory, albeit at a slower pace than villas.

May 17      The total size of the e-commerce market in the UAE reached AED 27.5 billion in 2023, with projections to exceed AED 48.8 billion by 2028, according to the fourth edition of the E-commerce in the Middle East and North Africa 2023 report by EZDubai. 

May 7       The global challenges have tested the UAE’s resilience, but the aim is to grow the economy at 7 per cent in 2024, said Minister of Economy. The UAE has been aiming to grow 7 per cent per year in order to double its gross domestic product (GDP) to Dh3 trillion by 2030. 

April 26     Buoyed by strong performance in non-oil sectors, the UAE economy is on track to expand at the fastest clip in the region while Saudi Arabia will grow at a slower pace this year than previously predicted as oil prices drop from recent peaks. The UAE's economy was forecast to expand 4.0 per cent in 2024, an upgrade from 3.8 per cent in January's poll, according to a Reuter’s poll.

April 24     The UAE’s retail sector is currently growing at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 3.7%, reaching “no less than 275 billion dirhams ($74.87 billion) by 2028," according to the President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. E-commerce has been a significant driver of this growth, which grew by 10% in 2023 and it will continue a “double digit” trajectory over the next five years to top AED 42 billion. 

April 15     Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), this year’s Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2024 (March 8-April 13) exceeded sales volume expectations, generating approximately AED 400 million ($108 million) and achieving a growth rate of 25%. 

April 1      The UAE has surged ahead in DHL’s Global Connectedness Report to occupy the No 8 spot among the world’s top 10 most globalized countries.

March 26     Economic and trade cooperation between China and the UAE has flourished in recent years, with China consistently ranking as the UAE’s largest trade partner. In 2023, the total volume of bilateral trade between the countries reached about $95 billion. Both China and the UAE seek to strengthen their economic relations and increase trade exchange to $200 billion by 2030.

March 18     The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority has recently revealed a surge in tax refund transactions for tourists, underscoring the nation’s growing tourism sector. With an unprecedented 14.41% uptick in 2023, totaling 4.18 million transactions, the FTA’s electronic tax refund system aligns with the UAE’s digital strategy for the smart transformation of services across all sectors, including the tourism sector.

March 11      The Sharjah Economic Development Department has released its 2023 report detailing the economic performance and achievements of the emirate. Among the most notable achievements, the department recorded an overall growth of 4.1% in the number of issued and renewed licenses, showcasing Sharjah’s growing appeal for business and investment.