The UAE economy is forecast to expand by 4.4% in 2025 and 5.4% in 2026, according to the Central Bank of the UAE’s latest Financial Stability Report.

Dubai led GCC equity markets in July 2025 with a 7.9% gain, pushing the Dubai Financial Market General Index’s year-to-date return to 19.4% which is the highest in the region. Meanwhile, the MSCI GCC Index (Morgan Stanley Capital International Gulf Cooperation Council Index) rose 2.2% for the month.

The Abu Dhabi Chamber membership has risen by 4.9% over the past year, bringing the total to over 158,000 registered companies.

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has published a detailed report outlining progress on the Digital Dirham project, part of the country’s broader push towards digital transformation and the upcoming launch of its national digital currency.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced its best-ever first-half results, with over 1,000 new companies joining the financial hub between January and June 2025. This represents a sharp increase compared to the same period last year, pushing the total number of active firms close to 8,000.

Dubai, UAE – Tuesday, July 22 – Creative Zone, the UAE’s leading business setup advisory firm, has unveiled its latest marketing campaign powered by artificial intelligence – a bold move that positions the company at the forefront of digital innovation in the business support services sector. The campaign’s first video which can be viewed here

Dubai Chambers will host the Dubai Business Forum – USA on November 12 in New York City. The event aims to showcase investment opportunities under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).

The UAE and the US have signed a Joint Statement of Intent to launch a bilateral cooperation programme focused on accelerating patent granting procedures in the UAE. This cooperation reflects the UAE’s broader strategy to strengthen its intellectual property ecosystem, particularly in industrial property rights.

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Trade, has hosted a workshop focused on the role of the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) in boosting the local services export sector.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has mobilised $4.7bn in sustainable finance by the end of 2024, advancing toward its $16bn target by 2030. The update was detailed in ADIB’s 2024 Sustainability Report, which outlines progress on ESG governance, climate alignment, and inclusive growth aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy. The report marks a