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–Africa Trade and Investment: Building New Growth Corridors
The economic relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Africa is entering a new phase, driven by growing trade, investment, infrastructure development and logistics connectivity.
Abu Dhabi's Financial Hub Continues to Expand with Strong Growth in 2026
Abu Dhabi is strengthening its position as one of the Middle East's leading financial and investment hubs, with strong growth reported by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in the first half of 2026.
UAE investment boom: FDI hits record as AIM Congress returns to Dubai
The UAE has now recorded four consecutive years of record FDI, while its cumulative FDI stock reached Dh1.171 trillion by the end of 2025.
Dubai economic zones hit 96% occupancy, company count rises 13%
Occupancy across Dubai Airport Freezone, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai CommerCity reached 96% during the first half of 2026, while the number of companies operating across the three economic zones increased 13% from a year earlier.
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.
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