The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, held its first meeting of 2025 at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The session reviewed the country’s remarkable achievements in 2024 and outlined ambitious plans for the year ahead. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed...
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UAE Celebrates 2024 as Its Best Year for Growth and Development
The UAE has declared 2024 as its most successful year in terms of economic and developmental progress since the nation’s founding. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, shared this milestone during the first UAE Cabinet meeting of the year. In a...
Sharjah Forms New Committee to Drive Economic Growth
Sharjah has taken a significant step to boost its economy by forming the Higher Committee for Economic Integration. The committee will focus on streamlining development across various sectors, including free zones and the mainland. This move aligns with Sharjah’s ongoing efforts to fast-track infrastructure projects and establish new business clusters, particularly for startups. The committee...
UAE to Lead GCC with Strongest Economic Growth in 2025
The UAE is set to retain its position as the fastest-growing economy in the GCC in 2025, with a projected growth rate of 6.7%, according to KPMG’s latest CEO Outlook report. As reported by Khaleej Times, this marks a significant rise from the 3.8% growth expected this year. The growth is being driven by the...
Dubai Free Zones Council Reflects on 2024 Milestones and Future Direction
The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) has highlighted the achievements of Dubai’s free zones in 2024, attributing their strong performance to efforts in economic diversification. These developments align with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai As ARN News mentioned in their piece,...
UAE Trade Set to Close 2024 at AED 3 Trillion
The UAE is set to end 2024 with a record-breaking AED 3 trillion in non-oil foreign trade, according to recent figures. This milestone reflects the country’s effective trade strategies and ambitious economic policies aimed at achieving its “We the Emirates 2031” vision. According to Al Khaleej, in the first half of 2024 alone, the UAE...
UAE Tops Global Rankings in 223 Competitiveness Indicators
The UAE has once again demonstrated its global standing by ranking first in 223 competitiveness indicators in 2024, according to Gulf Today. This marks a significant jump from 215 indicators in 2023 and highlights the country’s commitment to continuous progress. The nation also secured a spot among the top five globally in 444 indicators, a...