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Global economy slowing, could get worse

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde warned the global economy was slowing. She said the situation could get worse, because Europe was not...

Business confidence in Dubai soars on rebound in key sectors

Economic activity and outlook demonstrates stable growth and move towards sustainability The economy of Dubai looks set to sustain its growth momentum with investor confidence...

Water Conservation Efforts Double in GCC due to Rising Population, Economic...

Region’s desalination capacity to increase by 40 per cent in next five years More than half of the world's total desalination output originates...

UAE one of the top most confident countries in the world...

The UAE is one of the top three most confident countries in the world on trade activity and growth, and traders in the country...

UAE ranks third-most competitive economy in the region

The UAE ranks as the third-most competitive economy in the region after Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the latest study by Dubai Chamber of Commerce...

Economists, businesspersons upbeat about high credibility of Dubai economy

Economists and businesspersons are upbeat about the launching of US$20 billion long term bond programme by Dubai Government, saying the move reflects the UAE...

UAE’s Transition to 4-And-Half Day Work Boosts its Drive to Become...

Virtue PR & Marketing Communications said that the UAE’s strategic step of reducing the working weekdays to 4.5 and moving the weekend to Saturday...

UAE Ministry of Economy announces start of fourth Gulf Consumer Protection...

The UAE Ministry of Economy (MoE), today, announced the start of the fourth Gulf Consumer Protection Day, at a press conference held in Abu...

Gulf economies poised for recovery in 2010, forecasts Emirates NBD

Global economy consolidating after ‘V’ shaped market recovery; withdrawal of stimulus to be key theme in 2010 Growth in...

First Global GovTech Platform Launched

More than half of governments globally seek to improve resilience and agility by modernizing core legacy applications. The interactive data platform provides advanced analytics and...

Dubai Economy Grows 2.1% in H1 2019

Dubai's economy grew 2.1 percent YoY in H1-2019, with the emirate's GDP reaching AED 208.2 bn at constant prices in the first six months...

UAE Purchasing Managers Index at 29-Month High

Non-oil business activity in the United Arab Emirates increased by the most in over two-years in September. This fact was revealed by HSBC on...

UAE Ministry of Economy focuses on consumer rights awareness with Fifth...

The UAE Ministry of Economy today launched the Fifth Gulf Consumer Protection Day under the Theme "Be Aware of Your Rights". The...

Biggest ever Brainstorming on the Global Agenda ends with call for...

1. In the wake of the global financial crisis, the world needs to examine its basic operating systems and aim for a “fundamental reboot”,...

Minister of Economy meets department heads to discuss growth strategies

The UAE Minister of Economy His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri met department heads to discuss the ministry's future plans and strategies. He...

Dubai SME seminar highlights the need to differentiate for business success

Dubai SME, an agency of the Department of Economic Development in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprises (SME) sector, recently hosted...

New UBS Report Reveals Key Factors for Emerging Markets Competitiveness

UAE economy on a recovery path thanks to ongoing fiscal stimulus measures, spending related to hosting Dubai Expo 2020, rate cuts, and continuing diversification...

GCC branches granted equality to local companies

UAE cabinet today gave its nod for GCC companies to open branches in the UAE and achieve full equality between their branches and those of national counterparts.