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IMF expects Abu Dhabi's economy to grow by 6%, Dubai's by 3.4% in 2025
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IMF expects Abu Dhabi's economy to grow by 6%, Dubai's by 3.4% in 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to post economic growth of around 6%, and the Emirate of Dubai to record growth of 3.4% during...

flydubai announces seven new interline agreements
  • 19 hours ago

flydubai announces seven new interline agreements
Economies of Mena, Pakistan show resilience, set to grow 3.7% in 2026
  • 17 hours ago

Economies of Mena, Pakistan show resilience, set to grow 3.7% in 2026
Professor Dame Heather McGregor and Dr. Hashim Al Zaabi exchange the MoU to advance Academic Cooperation and Research Excellence.

Sharjah Maritime Academy and Heriot-Watt University sign MoU to advance Academic Cooperation and Research Excellence

Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) and Heriot-Watt University  have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic collaboration, research development, and professional training...

14 hours ago
ROX launches new flagship ADAMAS SUV in Abu Dhabi: Born from ROX and Abu Dhabi’s shared vision for global luxury mobility

ROX launches new flagship ADAMAS SUV in Abu Dhabi: Born from ROX and Abu Dhabi’s shared vision for global luxury mobility

ROX Motor officially unveiled its new global flagship SUV, ROX ADAMAS, in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s international journey...

16 hours ago
US and Australia sign $8.5 billion critical minerals agreement

US and Australia sign $8.5 billion critical minerals agreement

US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as Washington eyes...

18 hours ago
Ajman's real estate valuations hit Dhs410 million in September

Ajman's real estate valuations hit Dhs410 million in September

The Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman reported completing 161 real estate valuation transactions during September 2025, with a total...

19 hours ago
Core42 advancing sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure across UAE and beyond

Core42 advancing sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure across UAE and beyond

Sajjad Ahmad, Deputy Business Editor Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, has demonstrated its strong presence in the...

20 Oct 2025
Etihad Airways reaches landmark milestone with 300 daily passenger flights

Etihad Airways reaches landmark milestone with 300 daily passenger flights

Etihad Airways has reached a major milestone, now operating 300 scheduled passenger flights daily, reflecting over 20 per cent year-on-year growth and cementing...

20 Oct 2025
Amazon's AWS recovering after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide

Amazon's AWS recovering after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide

Amazon's cloud services unit AWS was recovering on Monday from a widespread outage that knocked out thousands of websites along with some of...

20 Oct 2025
Invest bank launches Islamic banking window

Invest bank launches Islamic banking window

Invest bank announced that it has obtained an Islamic banking window licence from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This...

20 Oct 2025
Dubai advances position as MEASA's leading global financial centre

Dubai advances position as MEASA's leading global financial centre

Dubai continues to advance its position as the Middle East, Africa and South Asia’s (MEASA) leading global financial centre. The announcement coincides with...

20 Oct 2025
Sharjah Investment Forum 2025 kicks off tomorrow with participation of 142 countries

Sharjah Investment Forum 2025 kicks off tomorrow with participation of 142 countries

The 8th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) commences tomorrow (Wednesday, 22nd October), at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre,...

20 Oct 2025
DEWA, IBM discuss enhancing co-operation in AI, cyber security

DEWA, IBM discuss enhancing co-operation in AI, cyber security

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a high-level delegation from IBM headed by Ana...

20 Oct 2025
Ruwad approves funding for three new Sharjah projects worth Dhs1.8 million

Ruwad approves funding for three new Sharjah projects worth Dhs1.8 million

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation (Ruwad),affiliated with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), has approved funding for three projects in the Emirate, totalling Dhs1.8...

20 Oct 2025
Korean auto exports rise 16.8% in September

Korean auto exports rise 16.8% in September

The Republic of Korea’s auto exports increased 16.8 per cent from a year earlier in September, driven by robust demand for eco-friendly cars...

20 Oct 2025
Sheikh Hamdan approves new AI initiatives to fast-track Dubai’s digital transformation

Sheikh Hamdan approves new AI initiatives to fast-track Dubai’s digital transformation

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and...

19 Oct 2025
Sustainability Leaders Summit highlights key role of youth, AI

Sustainability Leaders Summit highlights key role of youth, AI

Gulf Today, Staff reporter Forbes Middle East concluded the third edition of its Sustainability Leaders Summit, chaired by Dr. Amna Bint Abdullah Al...

19 Oct 2025
UAE strengthens global leadership in cloud investments, data centre projects

UAE strengthens global leadership in cloud investments, data centre projects

The UAE is witnessing a major boom in data centre and cloud infrastructure projects, driven by the acceleration of government digital transformation and...

19 Oct 2025
Dubai International Chamber launches its first Eastern Europe representative office in Poland

Dubai International Chamber launches its first Eastern Europe representative office in Poland

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has officially opened its first representative office in...

19 Oct 2025
China and US agree to fresh trade negotiations to ease tariff battle

China and US agree to fresh trade negotiations to ease tariff battle

China and the United States agreed on Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world’s two...

18 Oct 2025
Pre-Owned Boat Show set to attract over 50 brands

Pre-Owned Boat Show set to attract over 50 brands

The 11th edition of The Pre-Owned Boat Show in Dubai is all set to take place at Dubai Creek Marina from October 31st...

18 Oct 2025
UAE-based IHC acquires majority stake in Pakistan's First Women Bank Limited

UAE-based IHC acquires majority stake in Pakistan's First Women Bank Limited

IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the state-owned First...

18 Oct 2025
Dubai Customs showcases leading digital projects to government, diplomatic delegations at GITEX Global

Dubai Customs showcases leading digital projects to government, diplomatic delegations at GITEX Global

During its participation in GITEX Global, Dubai Customs welcomed a number of federal and local government delegations, alongside representatives from the private sector,...

18 Oct 2025
ALEC Holdings debuts on DFM in UAE’s largest-ever construction IPO

ALEC Holdings debuts on DFM in UAE’s largest-ever construction IPO

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) welcomed the successful debut of ALEC Holdings, a diversified engineering and construction group headquartered in Dubai. The listing marks...

18 Oct 2025
Gold set for best week in 17 years

Gold set for best week in 17 years

Gold notched a new high above $4,300 an ounce on Friday and was poised for its best week in over 17 years, as...

17 Oct 2025
Gold could hit the $10,000 mark, says JPMorgan CEO

Gold could hit the $10,000 mark, says JPMorgan CEO

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon signalled a striking reversal on gold, saying the precious metal “could easily go to $5,000 or $10,000 in environments...

17 Oct 2025
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy unveils visual identity of 'AD.WE' digital platform

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy unveils visual identity of 'AD.WE' digital platform

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), in partnership with Presight, unveiled the brand identity and phased roadmap for its pioneering AI platform,...

17 Oct 2025
UAE, Germany explore avenues to expand bilateral cooperation

UAE, Germany explore avenues to expand bilateral cooperation

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy to Germany, conducted an official working visit to the...

17 Oct 2025
Sharjah property sales soar 58.3 per cent to Dhs44.3 billion

Sharjah property sales soar 58.3 per cent to Dhs44.3 billion

Property transactions in Sharjah reached Dhs44.3 billion during the first nine months of 2025, a record-breaking 58.3 per cent increase compared to the...

17 Oct 2025

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Ajman's real estate valuations hit Dhs410 million in September

Ajman's real estate valuations hit Dhs410 million in September

The Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman reported completing 161 real estate valuation transactions during September 2025, with a total...

19 hours ago
Core42 advancing sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure across UAE and beyond

Core42 advancing sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure across UAE and beyond

Sajjad Ahmad, Deputy Business Editor Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, has demonstrated its strong presence in the...

20 Oct 2025
Etihad Airways reaches landmark milestone with 300 daily passenger flights

Etihad Airways reaches landmark milestone with 300 daily passenger flights

Etihad Airways has reached a major milestone, now operating 300 scheduled passenger flights daily, reflecting over 20 per cent year-on-year growth and cementing...

20 Oct 2025
Invest bank launches Islamic banking window

Invest bank launches Islamic banking window

Invest bank announced that it has obtained an Islamic banking window licence from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This...

20 Oct 2025
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US and Australia sign $8.5 billion critical minerals agreement

US and Australia sign $8.5 billion critical minerals agreement

US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as Washington eyes...

18 hours ago
Amazon's AWS recovering after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide

Amazon's AWS recovering after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide

Amazon's cloud services unit AWS was recovering on Monday from a widespread outage that knocked out thousands of websites along with some of...

20 Oct 2025
Korean auto exports rise 16.8% in September

Korean auto exports rise 16.8% in September

The Republic of Korea’s auto exports increased 16.8 per cent from a year earlier in September, driven by robust demand for eco-friendly cars...

20 Oct 2025
China and US agree to fresh trade negotiations to ease tariff battle

China and US agree to fresh trade negotiations to ease tariff battle

China and the United States agreed on Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world’s two...

18 Oct 2025