UAE tourism sector generates $70bn for economy
The UAE’s tourism sector maintained strong growth in 2025, contributing $70.06bn to the country’s GDP, representing 13% of the national economy.
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UAE is among world’s fastest-growing economies
The UAE reinforced its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies in 2025, driven by strong non-oil trade performance, rising investment inflows,
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UAE to boost SME access to federal contracts
The UAE Ministry of Finance has signed an MoU with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development to strengthen cooperation in support of SMEs
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Qatar Fintech Hub showcases new startups
Qatar Fintech Hub, supported by Qatar Development Bank, has concluded its seventh-wave Demo Day, marking another milestone in the growth of Qatar’s fintech
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UAE-based feeder fund to invest in Kerala startups
A UAE-based feeder fund has announced plans to provide Rs 1,000 crore in funding to support startups in Kerala, strengthening cross-border investment ties
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Palm Jumeirah adopts fixed service fees framework
Dubai Land Department, in collaboration with Dubai Holding Community Management, has approved the first-ever three-year fixed service fees for the Palm Jumeirah Master
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KACST, Lucid open KSA EV innovation centre
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Lucid Group have inaugurated the Middle East’s first Electric Vehicle Innovation Centre in Saudi
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ONE Residence debuts aerial mobility in Abu Dhabi
ONE Development has launched ONE Residence, a 31-storey AI-integrated residential tower on Al Reem Island, marking the company’s first project in Abu Dhabi.
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Amali Island awards contract for luxury development
Amali Properties has awarded a AED 700m main works and interior fit-out contract for its flagship ultra-luxury development, Amali Island, to DUTCO Construction.
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UAE-Ireland convene first joint economic meeting
The UAE and the Republic of Ireland have held the inaugural meeting of the UAE–Ireland Joint Economic Committee (JEC) in Abu Dhabi, marking