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UAE economy set to grow 3.2% in 2010

The UAE economy is set to post a real growth of 1.3% in 2009, rising to 3.2% in 2010, according to UAE Minister of...

Consumer Prices rise by 2.5%

Abu Dhabi has issued its monthly report on the consumer price index (CPI) and the inflation rate in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for...

IMF Increases Next Year’s Middle East Growth Forecast to 4.2%

The International Monetary Fund increased its 2010 economic growth forecast for the Middle East to 4.2 percent from 3.7 percent after oil prices rose. “The...

Retailers to stop charging surcharge on credit card usage from July...

His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, has instructed retailers to stop...

Ministry of Economy to launch e-Payment service for Gulf Certificates of...

The UAE Ministry of Economy announced that the e-Payment service for the Gulf Certificates of Origin will be launched on April 25, 2010.  This...

UAE in 2011

The UAE will see growth in all sectors next year, including banks, real estate and tourism. The industrial sector is expected to record high growth...

UAE non-oil sector up 3.9% at Dh294 billion in 2008

A sharp rise in public and private investment boosted the UAE's real non-oil sector by around 3.9 per cent in 2008 despite a slowdown...
The Fifth Virtual Conclave of the ABLF Talks saw participation by Chairwoman of UAE Space Agency H.E. Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri.

Economic Recovery Will Take Two Years, Experts at ABLF Talks

The Fifth Virtual Conclave of the ABLF Talks saw participation by Chairwoman of UAE Space Agency H.E. Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, hospitality magnate...

UAE inflation at 2.5% over the first seven months of 2011

Statistics Center - Abu Dhabi issued its periodic report on the consumer price index (CPI) and the inflation rate in the Emirate of Abu...

Average annual household consumption expenditure: AED 135.300

Statistics Center-Abu Dhabi (SCAD) released today a report on household consumption expenditure in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, reported the official news agency WAM. Statistical...

Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection discusses measures to manage food...

Committee works to uphold customer interests His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection,...

UAE Central Bank Expects Recovery of Economic Activity in H2 2020

The Central Bank of the UAE, CBUAE, has projected the recovery of economic activity to commence in the second half of the year. The first...