Department of Planning & Economy (DPE) - Abu Dhabi

DPE says steel prices fell 8-31% in October, while cement prices dropped on average by 8%.

UPDATE 1: Growth won't be hit by global crisis in 2008, but 2009 will be tougher.

Demand for construction materials in Abu Dhabi draining local market, sending prices through roof.

Abu Dhabi food price index reveals prices of many items, especially fish, increase in June.

Steel prices in Abu Dhabi soared more than 20 percent in April from the month earlier as the rising cost of building materials fuels inflationary pressures across the Gulf, according to official data released in June.

Abu Dhabi plans index to stamp out price manipulation as construction costs soar.

GCC must act in face of soaring oil prices and plummeting dollar value, DPE report says.

Abu Dhabi expatriates pay twice as much of income on housing than nationals, gov't report finds.

Finding of household spending survey this year to be intergrated into CPI.

Gov't report warns chronic traffic problems 'having heavy economic toll'.

Inflation spurred by state spending and 'unacceptable' rises in price of basic goods, rents and raw materials.

Speculators who overestimate values could undermine future of sector, says DPE.

Gross domestic product forecast to triple on back of gov't drive to diversify economy, report says.

Sector must be overhauled to boost contribution to emirate's domestic economy, the DPE says.

Government outlines plans to develop Abu Dhabi City into a global capital based on Arab community values.