The UAE has launched a $10bn National Investment Fund as it eyes $600bn in FDI by 2031, Cabinet approves economic strategies
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UAE unveils economic clusters policy adding $8.2bn to GDP annually
UAE Cabinet led by Sheikh Mohammed approves new economic clusters policy to add $8.2bn to GDP, plus initiatives in health, AI and sustainability
cepa
UAE ranked 5th in global competitiveness ranking; Cabinet reviews $1.4tn trade success
UAE ranks 5th globally in 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking; Cabinet reviews trade achievements and approves13 international agreements
halal
UAE sets $697bn Islamic bank target and aims for Halal export boost; Cabinet reviews tourism sector amid $122.5bn goal
UAE Cabinet meeting reviews Islamic finance, tourism and Hajj strategies
Artificial intelligence
New UAE tax rule; Dubai announces stormwater infrastructure; UAE approves AI law plan; Mall of the Emirates set for $1.3bn upgrade – 10 things you missed this week
UAE tax rules, Dubai storm infrastructure, AI to create laws, real estate buying tips and more top news stories this week
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UAE Cabinet reviews tax system, sport strategy, industrial progress, tree-planting scheme and more
UAE Cabinet meets to review national and international projects and developments
AI
UAE approves plan to develop new laws with AI
The UAE will develop and monitor laws in the country using new artificial intelligence system
Abu Dhabi real estate
Eid Al Fitr in the UAE; Visa-free travel ideas; Dubai villa sales surge; Sheikh Mohammed reveals $65bn investment plan – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid Al Fitr dates and travel ideas. Dubai real estate analysis, Saudi sick leave warning and more top news stories this week
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UAE approves massive new investment strategy as it targets $65.4bn inflows; Cabinet approves Remote Work from overseas
UAE Cabinet meeting approves National Investment Strategy to 2031, reviews Digital Economy Strategy, Africa trade and more
Cybersecurity
UAE Cabinet launches cybersecurity strategy, review Dubai to Abu Dhabi train project, establish logistics council introduce innovation month
The UAE Cabinet reviewed and launched major projects at weekly meeting
FDI
UAE reviews major 2024 achievements: Foreign trade tops $762.3bn, 150m airport passengers, 80% of laws updated, FDI over $35bn
UAE Cabinet reflects ‘most remarkable economic and developmental year in the nation’s history’
Covid
UAE more than doubles number of companies since start of Covid-19 pandemic as foreign investment and economy boom
UAE Cabinet reviews economic and investment projects
UAE cabinet
UAE Cabinet meeting: R&D achievements reviewed; food security focus; major events approved; plan to cut road deaths
The UAE Cabinet has met to review R&D and food security, approve major events and issue a plan to cut road deaths
blue residency
UAE Blue Residency: How new 10-year visa will attract talent, boost construction, aid real estate and support environment
The UAE Blue Residency Visa will be a major boost to construction sector, attract talent and support environmental targets in the country
Arab youth
UAE Cabinet approves National Youth Agenda 2031
UAE approves plan to empower young people in the country
residency visa
UAE announces new 10-year Blue Visa
UAE Cabinet approve new 10-year blue residency visa
Eid
UAE Eid Al Adha: Next long holiday likely to begin on June 17
Arafat Day marks the start of Eid Al Adha festivities in UAE
