Dubai may open up business for Gulf residents
DED committee to study allowing GCC nationals to form foreign partnership firms without locals
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has formed a...
Dubai Economy unveils R&D platform initiative to boost competitiveness
Portal will promote innovation partnerships between the industry and academia and enhance productivity in Dubai
R&D collaboration to eventually bring financial benefits to...
Sri Lanka Business Council event highlights investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Business Council (Dubai & Northern Emirates) hosted a successful dinner and networking event last week to discuss investment opportunities and to...
574 new companies register with RAK FTZ in Q2, 2011
New registrations up 30% in first half of 2011 compared to last year
Total revenue at RAK FTZ increased by 4% in Q2 of 2011
The...
Stagnating global economy outlook may turn into a downturn
Last week the International Monetary Fund issued an “urgent” call for the world’s largest economies to roll out more policies to boost growth, painting...
World Bank trims Asia 2014 growth forecasts
The World Bank trimmed its 2014 growth forecast for developing Asia, but said the region's economies were likely to see steady growth in the...
Dubai’s British Business Group voted best in the world
The British Business Group (BBG) for Dubai and Northern Emirates has beaten rival entries from every corner of the globe, including Paris, Shanghai and...
Consumer Spending in Islamic Economy Sectors Totals US$2.2 Trillion
Islamic economy registers 5.2 per cent growth over previous year
UAE ranks first across five of seven Islamic economy sectors
Investments in Islamic...
Trade licenses issued in Dubai rose by 26% in April 2012
Increase in licenses relates to a higher level of interest in commercial and professional activities
The number of trade licenses issued by the Department of...
Investor Confidence in Dubai Remains High in July
Investor confidence in Dubai as a competitive global hub and the business development potential in the emirate remained robust through the month of July...
Dubai Business Confidence Index Reaches 120.7 Points in Q2 of 2013
Ease of business and improving market conditions boost business confidence in Dubai
Manufacturing sector leads in profit estimates, service sector foresees new jobs while trading...
Dubai leads transition towards Green Economy
The United Arab Emirates’ leadership, in adopting policies and initiatives that spur sustainable development, has positioned Dubai firmly among global cities leading the transition...
Business confidence in Dubai soars on rebound in key sectors
Economic activity and outlook demonstrates stable growth and move towards sustainability
The economy of Dubai looks set to sustain its growth momentum with investor confidence...
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...
Best economies for doing business in 2014 Revealed
The World Bank published its annual Doing Business report. This year, the study has included nearly 190 countries across the world. The report compared...
Dubai Economy Turns Future-readiness Focus to 3 More Emerging Sectors
Second Future Economy Lab workshops to bring together public and private sector stakeholders and academia to discuss Cashless Economy, Circular Economy, and Gaming...
Recessionary Sentiment Prevails in MENA Region
UAE’s Consumer Confidence ends 2015 on a slightly higher note
UAE has the highest score in Africa/ Middle East region
UAE led the way for Middle...
Dubai: Inflation up 0.74% in Q1, 2011
Inflation rate in the Emirate of Dubai rose to record 0.74 % in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of...