The UAE will enter 2027 with “a different economy, a more productive economy”, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy & Tourism, said at the RISE Summit 2026 today, setting out recovery, execution and reform as the country’s three economic priorities for the year ahead.
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Nanda Kumar, CEO and Founder, SunTec Business Solutions Dubai has nailed its colors to the mast: by 2033 – the emirate’s bicentennial – it wants to be among the world’s top three cities to live, work and invest, and to have doubled the size of its economy. Those aims, gathered under the Dubai Economic Agenda […]
WTM Spotlight Riyadh puts communities and heritage at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s experience economy
Saudi Arabia has an opportunity to establish a new benchmark for experience-led tourism by placing its communities, culture and heritage at the centre of destination development, tourism leaders said today at WTM Spotlight Riyadh. During two sessions examining community tourism and the rapidly evolving experience economy, industry leaders explored how Saudi Arabia
Space used to be easy to file under “science fiction, rockets and very expensive smoke.” That is changing. The space economy is becoming part of everyday infrastructure, from internet connections and weather data to defence, farming, shipping and navigation. This matters now because the sector is no longer just about who can launch the most […]
Experts in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation have reached a strong consensus: closing the gender gap in the technology sector is no longer a choice, but a fundamental necessity for establishing more fair and sustainable knowledge markets. This urgency is underscored by stark statistics, as global female participation in the technology workforce hovers
The UAE’s app economy is entering a new phase of profitable, retention-led growth, according to new data unveiled by AppsFlyer at the inaugural MAMA Dubai (Mobile Acquisition & Mobile Analytics). The research highlights two key shifts defining the market’s evolution: a sevenfold surge in finance app installs between 2021 and 2024, and a 50% drop […]
Dubai is all set to host the highly anticipated Knowledge Summit 2025, organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) from 19 to 20 November 2025. The event’s theme, ‘Knowledge Markets: Developing Sustainable Communities,’ reaffirms Dubai’s pioneering stature as a global model for
Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to further strengthen ties with global economic powerhouses, develop a competitive business ecosystem, and empower the private sector are part of the emirate’s multi-dimensional strategy to futureproof its economy, said His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI). Addressing
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in co-organisation with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) and in collaboration with the Advancing Net Zero Volunteering Team, successfully convened a high-level panel discussion under the timely theme, “Advancing Circular Economy in the UAE: Innovations, Strategies and Industry Collaboration.” Hosted by Stella Di Mare
Janus Henderson Investors’ newly released Q3 Multi Asset Review urges investors to stay invested and diversified against the backdrop of current market dynamics. The global asset manager points out that economic uncertainty remains as investors await clarity on whether U.S. economic resilience and the potential stimulative benefits of U.S. President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful
Investopia Global launched the new economy dialogues in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh, with the aim of enhancing economic partnership between the UAE and the friendly Republic of India in future economic sectors – most notably fintech, clean energy, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, tourism, supply chains, health and food services, and entrepreneurship.
By Hamza Dweik, Head of Trading, Saxo Bank MENA As the global economy braces for a period of realignment, investors must now re-evaluate how to build resilient, growth-focused portfolios which can withstand today’s uncertainty. This perspective is gaining ground especially in the Middle East, where diversification is emerging as a key strategy for navigating volatility
The Experience Store (TES), one of the UAE’s first digital lifestyle marketplaces for curated luxury experiences and wellness services, has officially launched, ushering in a new era of premium, wellness-driven offerings. TES stands as Dubai’s premier platform for transformative journeys, seamlessly blending holistic wellness, personalised indulgence, and curated
Investopia organised the third edition of Investopia Europe at Palazzo Mezzanotte, the historic headquarters of the Italian Stock Exchange in Milan, with an aim to strengthen economic partnerships between the UAE, Italy, and European markets in key and fast-growing sectors, particularly the new economy, tourism, entrepreneurship, SMEs, the creative economy, technology, and
Contributing 18.2% to the nation’s GDP The aviation sector is a cornerstone of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) thriving economy. It underpins a range of vital industries and catalyses development, trade, and tourism. With Dubai and Abu Dhabi serving as global aviation hubs, the UAE has become one of the world’s most internationally connected nations. […]
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, met with H.E. Lan Tianli, Governor of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to explore opportunities for enhancing economic cooperation between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China in sectors of mutual interest. H.E. Bin Touq emphasised that the economic relations between the UAE and China serve […]
Arab Health, the Middle East’s largest and most influential healthcare event and congress, has underscored its importance to the Dubai economy, contributing US$269.7 million in 2024. This economic impact boosted key sectors, including tourism, hospitality, logistics and healthcare investments. According to the data revealed by Informa, Arab Health last year welcomed over
The 1st International Conference on Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Circular Economy, organized by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), provided valuable insights into how businesses and entrepreneurs can find the right balance to build a thriving circular economy. The two-day conference, held from November 4 to 5, featured 58 speakers, three
Raxio Group today inaugurated its state-of-the-art data centre in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Raxio Côte d’Ivoire (CIV1). Marking the fifth data centre launch in its current portfolio and the company’s third consecutive launch this year alone, with Tier III accreditation by international industry body the Uptime Institute, Raxio aims to play a pivotal role in the […]
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), a global multilateral organization committed to enabling digital prosperity for all by accelerating the inclusive growth of the digital economy, has launched its inaugural Digital Economy Navigator (DEN) that enables countries to better navigate the paths to digital economy maturity, find opportunities for growth, benchmark





























