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.
Dubai's GDP reaches AED232 billion in Q1 2026, recording 2.4% growth
Dubai maintained its strong economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching AED232 billion, representing a 2.4% increase from the same period last year.
UAE Strengthens Its Position as a Global AI and Technology Hub
The United Arab Emirates continues to reinforce its reputation as one of the world's leading destinations for artificial intelligence and advanced technology investment.
Dubai's Al Maktoum airport expansion on track for 2032 launch
Work on the Al Maktoum International Airport expansion continues according to the approved timeline, with Phase 1 scheduled to begin operations in 2032.