Ministry of Economy

UAE's Minister of Economy meets with Russian delegation, Dubal to boost aluminium industry.

A tonne of cement in the UAE has been fixed at a cost of US $92.5 (AED340) by the Ministry of Economy.

The price cap on cement is expected to be officially raised this week to around US $81.7 (AED300) per tonne, according to a source at the Ministry of Economy in Abu Dhabi.

Disputes over food price hikes have sent shockwaves through the industry and triggered prompt action coupled with scepticism.

Insurers may try to refuse payouts from 200-car pile-up due to get out clause in policies.

Reducing inflation 'a big challenge', says minister, in face of predictions of 12% inflation this year.

Union Cooperative Society chain to sell 16 basic foods at cut prices to nationals - ministry.

The copyright law for background music in the United Arab Emirates is about to get very serious.

Basic food prices jump 36% with exporter demands to push rice up by more than 70%, newspaper says.

Ministry rejects Economic Freedom report as 'inaccurate', and 'inconsistent'.

The construction industry in the UAE took a beating last week due to heavy rain and US president George Bush's visit to the country.

HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi addresses first Arab Intellectual Property Forum in Abu Dhabi

Rocketing oil prices and a flurry of new mega-investments driving growth in the Emirates, IMF says.

UAE Ministry of Economy threatens maximum penalties for suppliers who exploit increase in gov't wages.

The two countries talk trade, economic relations and joint investment ventures during US treasury visit.

Gov't orders eight brands of Chinese toothpaste off store shelves for containing a toxic chemical.

The feasibility study for a 350km national railway network within the UAE has been completed and is now waiting approval from the government, according to a source from the Ministry of Planning and Economy in Abu Dhabi.

The Middle East needs to take the painful step of setting a cap for public sector-owned industries to rein in inflation.

UAE minister of economy says Emirates needs to increase bilateral ties through mutual investment.

Is the region's multi-billion dollar food industry a playground for biotech companies or is this just the future?

UAE capital set to see $159bn GDP in 2010 as it maintains steady growth rate of 13%, report says.

Weak dollar, strong rupee and soaring inflation mean Indian workers in Gulf are 30% worse off than last year.

The two countries are still keen to boost trade ties, despite failure to conclude a free trade agreement before TPA expiry.

Suppliers get nod for 20% rise but threaten to pull supply if further increase not given.

Cement traders have warned that the UAE government's attempt to stabilise rising cement prices by setting a price cap, could lead to the growth of a black market in the regional construction industry.

The Polish Business Days Exhibition will be held in Dubai later this year.

The country is to allow 100% foreign ownership of some companies, minister says.

The 165-page book is aimed at attracting more foreign investment into the country.

UAE real estate company, Deyaar, has announced that it has secured the approval of the UAE's Ministry of Economy to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO).

The Ministry of Economy is applauded for its bid to curb mounting illegal software distribution in the UAE.

Cheap no-frills air travel is taking off in the GCC, says Gemma Greenwood.

UAE's Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi says that protectionism is damaging regional airline growth.