UAE net wealth is projected to climb to USD 6 trillion by the end of 2030, adding more than USD 2.3 trillion over five years at 10.6% annual growth, according to Boston Consulting Group’s Global Wealth Report 2026: The Great Reordering.

The UAE General Budget Committee has held its 15th meeting to review the draft federal budget under the medium-term strategic plan for the 2027–2029 fiscal years, with deliberations centred on fiscal year 2027.

The UAE’s real GDP reached AED 961.9 billion at constant prices in the first half of 2026, up 0.4% year-on-year, according to preliminary figures from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC).

Precision medicine in the Middle East is forecast to grow by 10 to 12 per cent over the next five to seven years, according to a new Frost & Sullivan report produced for World Health Expo (WHX).

S&P Global Ratings has raised its forecast for Oman's real GDP growth in 2026 to 3.5% from 1.6%, citing higher oil production, stronger energy prices and increased trade and logistics activity, while affirming the sultanate's BBB- long-term and A-3 short-term sovereign ratings with a stable outlook.

Beijing-headquartered, publicly listed investment bank China Securities has received a license from the DIFC Authority to establish its regional presence in the Dubai International Financial Centre, and is also authorised by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

Dubai has been ranked ninth and Abu Dhabi 13th in the September 2026 edition of the Global Financial Centres Index, placing two UAE cities among the world's leading financial hubs.

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has increased its Base Rate by 25 basis points, moving from 3.65% to 3.9%, effective Thursday 17 September.

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company has agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in Luckin Coffee in a transaction valued at approximately USD 1 billion, co-investing alongside Centurium Capital.

The UAE is participating in the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with its membership generating measurable trade momentum.