Tourism spending across the Middle East is set to increase to nearly $350bn by 2030, according to new projections released in the ATM Travel Trends Report 2025.

The UAE and Oman have signed an agreement to jointly develop and operate the first phase of the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone in Mahadha, Al Buraimi Governorate.

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral financial cooperation and boosting the exchange of expertise.

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has signed a strategic agreement with the International Private Equity Market (IPEM).

The UAE has announced a five-year plan to provide over $10.89bn in financing support for industrial companies through a coalition of national banks. The move aims to boost the competitiveness and expansion of the country’s industrial sector.

US President Donald Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim signed several major agreements this week, covering aviation and defense co-operation.

The UAE and Bahrain have signed a new Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement aimed at deepening economic ties and safeguarding cross-border investments.

Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced a 16.8% year-on-year rise in member exports and re-exports for Q1 2025, reaching $23bn. This is a strong indicator of the emirate’s continued momentum as a global business and trade hub.

Abu Dhabi will send a senior economic delegation to Japan from 6 - 9 May 2025, as part of efforts to deepen collaboration with major global markets. Led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and supported by the UAE Embassy in Tokyo, the visit underscores the emirate’s strategy to forge stronger investment