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IMF
UAE economy forecasts: Abu Dhabi tipped to grow 5.8% next year, with Dubai up 3.5%
Abu Dhabi and Dubai economic forecasts a sign of strong non-oil growth in the UAE said IMF
Abu Dhabi
Global experts map future of investment, smart cities at Abu Dhabi’s AIM Congress 2025
The event, which attracted more than 15,000 participants from 180 countries, highlighted the UAE’s growing influence as a strategic investment hub and showcased emerging technologies transforming urban environments
Artificial intelligence
UAE digital trade exports hit $47.91bn in 2023, driven by CEPAs and AI innovation: Minister
The UAE emerges as a global leader in digital trade, leveraging advanced technologies and strategic partnerships to shape the future of commerce
GDP
UAE GDP up 3.8% to $360m in first 9 months of last year
UAE GDP propelled by growth of non-oil sector
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri
UAE economy to grow by 6% this year: Minister
The UAE economy will grow by between 5 and 6 per cent in 2025
circular economy
UAE highlights investment potential in circular economy
UAE Minister says shift towards circular economy model is crucial for nation’s economic and social development
IMF
UAE economy to grow 4% this year: IMF
The International Monetary Fund puts UAE economic growth at around 4 per cent this year
Dubai
Analysis: UAE’s passport power surge reflects decades of diplomatic finesse and strategic vision
The UAE has broken into the world’s top 10 most powerful passports while establishing itself as a premier destination for global wealth
intellectual property
UAE Intellectual Property laws explained: Are your business assets protected?
Here’s everything business owners and entrepreneurs need to know about intellectual property rights in the UAE
AI
UAE tech services market to grow by $3.8bn in 2025
UAE technology market will expand on the back of AI and cloud-computing growth
interest rates
UAE GDP to stay ‘strong in 2025-2027’, driven by non-hydrocarbon activity, tax reforms: S&P
Despite the potential vulnerability to sudden increases in regional geopolitical tensions and significant drops in oil prices, the economic risks will remain manageable, the report said
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’
Ministry of Economy
UAE economy climbs 3.6% as GDP hits $239.5bn in H1; transport, finance and construction lead charge
UAE economy witnesses notable growth in first half of the year as transport, finance and construction thrive
CBUAE
UAE Central Bank keeps 2024 GDP growth forecast at 4%
Economic growth is projected to accelerate to 4.5 and 5.5% in 2025 and 2026, respectively
economic outlook
UAE economy set for 4.1% growth in 2025, wider GCC shows mixed outlook
Inflation in the Emirates has shown a downward trend, reaching 2.4 percent year-on-year in October, its lowest level since August 2023
consumer spending
Mastercard Economics Institute predicts 5% GDP growth for the UAE
Consumer spending to rise by 4.3%; Consumer price inflation to reach 2.3%; Migration leading to rise in remittances; Women in the workforce growing