New Abu Dhabi industrial licences surge 16.6% in H1 2023

New Abu Dhabi industrial licences surge 16.6% in H1 2023

Capital investments by manufacturers operating in the emirate grew by Dhs12.4bn to Dhs384.1bn over the same period

India marks its 77th independence day

India at 77: A rising economic force

With 6-6.5 per cent GDP growth expected in 2023-24, India is set to enter the league of three largest economies before 2030

Saudi Arabia plans to issue $9.6bn in sukuk after buyback GettyImages-1464744716-1

Saudi Arabia plans to issue $9.6bn in sukuk after buyback

HSBC Saudi Arabia, Al Rajhi Capital, SNB Capital, and AlJazira Capital have been appointed as joint lead managers to lead the transaction

Turkey waits on UAE investment

Turkey sees cash flow from $51bn UAE deal starting by end of this year

The agreement marked the high point of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent visit to the Middle East

China'es economy enters a delation period

China slides into deflation as consumer, producer prices decline

A prolonged property market slump, plunging demand for exports and subdued consumer spending are weighing on the economy’s recovery

UAE MoF announces strategic plan_Photo-courtesy WAM MoF

UAE: Ministry of Finance announces strategic plan for 2023-2026

The plan will develop financial policies to promote economic growth, create a competitive business environment and strengthen international economic relations

Corporate tax free zone digital public consultation

Corporate tax free zone public consultation: Deadline extended

The deadline for free zone-based businesses to share their inputs has been extended by a week

UAE joins BRICS

UAE’s GDP grows 3.8% in first quarter to $114bn

The country’s non-oil activities grew by 4.5 per cent year-on-year in the quarter to Dhs312bn

Saudi Arabia economic outlook

Saudi Arabia’s oil production cuts to slowdown growth, says IMF outlook

The impact of a slowdown in Saudi Arabia will be felt across the Middle East and Central Asia

CBUAE revokes licence of an exchange firm

CBUAE raises interest rates after US Fed resumes rate hike

The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rates by 25 points to the highest level in 22 years

UAE traffic fine

UAE government revenue at $31bn in Q1 2023

The World Bank projects the UAE’s non-oil sector is expected to achieve strong growth by the end of 2023 driven by robust domestic demand

Dubai Chamber expands global reach with Vietnam office

Dubai Chamber expands global footprint with Vietnam office

The office will support and guide Dubai-based companies seeking to expand into Vietnam throughout every stage of their international expansion

Here's how many transactions Dubai Customs processed in H1 2023

Dubai Customs reports H1 highlights, processes 14 million transactions

Dubai Customs reported a 10 per cent surge from the 12.7 million transactions registered in the same period last year

Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches firm to promote date industry

Saudi Arabia’s PIF sets up company to promote Ajwa dates

The company will play a key role in improving the quality and​ production capacity of Ajwa dates in the Madinah region

UAE chases 7% growth to double economy to over $800bn

UAE chases 7% growth to double economy to over $800bn

The Gulf country is seeking bilateral trade deals and partnerships to ensure its economy is sufficiently diversified away from oil-dependent growth

Saudi Arabia Tunisia loan deal 3-SPA

Tunisia gets surprise $500m from Saudi Arabia amid IMF delay

The money comes at a sensitive time for Tunisia, which risks defaulting on its debt unless it wins a bailout from the IMF

Saudi wealth fund sets up Sawani

Saudi wealth fund sets up Sawani to boost camel dairy industry

The company will partner with players in the private sector to boost the production capacity of the camel dairy industry

UAE and Turkey sign deals worth $50bn Image courtesy WAM

UAE, Turkey sign accord, strategic agreements valued at $50.7bn

The countries signed a joint accord to establish a high-level strategic council, further cementing ties between the UAE and Turkey

Abu Dhabi Real estate FDI see 363 per cent rise in H1 2023 Saadiyat Island_Image courtesy WAM

Abu Dhabi real estate sector attracts Dhs834m in FDI in H1 2023

This represents a robust rise of 363 per cent compared to the same period in 2022

UAE-Japan Business Forum Image credit WAM

UAE, Japan ink 23 agreements, MoUs during business forum

The agreements cover sectors including energy, industry, advanced technology, AI, space, health, transport, conservation and circular economy

Kuwait considers launching new wealth fund to drive growth

Kuwait plans new sovereign investment fund to boost growth

The new vehicle is in addition to the country’s $700bn sovereign wealth fund, a savings pot for life after oil

UAE, India trade hit Dhs1.41tn mark over 10-year period

UAE-India trade touches Dhs1.41tn over 10-year period

From 2013-2022, the trade growth rate between the two countries was 18.2 per cent, growing from Dhs159.72bn to Dhs188.8bn

Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai’s H1 2023 economic progress

Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai’s H1 2023 economic progress

The city has emerged as one of the world’s safest and most attractive cities to live, visit and work

Africa

The African continent: Where opportunities abound

The UAE has become a catalyst for economic progress in Africa

Dubai Chambers - Family Business Advisory Comittee

UAE: New governance guidelines for family businesses

Family-owned businesses comprise a majority of the UAE’s private sector and significantly contribute to Dubai’s non-oil GDP

Aramco, PIF and China’s Baosteel steel JV

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF reports $11bn loss for 2022

The PIF is in the midst of a global investment spree after it was transformed from a domestically-focused holding company into a sovereign fund in 2016

Saudi oil production cuts

Saudi oil cuts could trigger slowdown in economy

The economy will fall by 0.1 per cent this year if the government raises production in September and by 1 per cent if it holds the course for the rest of 2023

RAKEZ signs MoU with Manufacturers’ Association of Israel

UAE’s RAKEZ signs MoU with Manufacturers’ Association of Israel

The economic freezone seeks to provide an adaptive and supportive ecosystem for investors looking to expand their horizons and businesses

Dubai SME members awarded Dhs1.12bn in contracts in 2022 Image credit GettyImages-1214946297-e1682524082437

Dubai SME members receive Dhs1.12bn in contracts in 2022

The contribution of Dubai government bodies was worth Dhs552.51m, while federal government entities granted contracts worth Dhs88.2m

UAE attracts foreign direct investment of $23bn in 2022

UAE attracts foreign direct investment of $23bn in 2022

The country remains the leading recipient of global FDI in the GCC, attracting 61 per cent of all foreign investments into the region last year