UAE new-economy firms jump 37% to nearly 125,000
The number of new-economy companies in the UAE has reached nearly 125,000, up about 37 per cent from a year earlier. Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri disclosed the figure for the end of the first half of 2026.
UAE economy reaches AED961.9 billion in H1 2026, with non-oil GDP growing by 1.8%
The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) announced that the UAE's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached AED961.9 billion at constant prices in the first half of 2026, recording growth of 0.4 percent compared to the same period in 2025.
UAE business growth hits 20-month high
The UAE's non-oil private sector saw its fastest improvement in business conditions since December 2024. UAE businesses are focusing on supply chain resilience by shifting to domestic suppliers, reducing delivery times and increasing inventory at the fastest rate in nearly three years.
UAE Strengthens Its Position as a Global Investment Hub
the UAE attracted AED 177.3 billion (US$48.3 billion) in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, representing a 6% year-on-year increase and marking the country's fourth consecutive year of record FDI inflows. The UAE ranked 9th globally among FDI destinations.
UAE Shows Strong Hiring Recovery and Growing Talent Appeal
The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a leading global business and talent hub, with encouraging signs emerging in its labour market.
UAE non-oil foreign trade approaches AED2 Trillion in H1 2026
In the first half of 2026, the UAE's non-oil foreign trade reached approximately AED1.937 trillion, representing a growth of 13.1% compared to the same period in 2025, 39.6% more than the first half of 2024, 54.5% more than the first half of 2023, and a growth of 78.8% compared to the same period in 2022.
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