Economy

The National People’s Congress rolled out its ‘Five-Year Plan’ outlining goals for growth, budgets, industrial policy and defence

Artificial intelligence has moved from experimentation to a defining force, reshaping economies, industries, and societies while demanding purposeful and responsible adoption

By the end of 2025, exports accounted for 21.6 per cent of the UAE’s total non-oil trade, compared with 18.8 per cent in 2024

Dubai’s real estate sector grew by 6.7 per cent, information and communications grew 4.8 per cent, and accommodation and food services expanded 4.7 per cent

The agreements and letters of intent cover sectors such as defence, energy, space cooperation, trade, investment and food safety

Saudi Arabia recorded 68.7 million worshippers and visitors at the two holy mosques during the month of Jumada Al-Akhira, with 11.9 million Umrah rituals completed

The tourism and travel sector contributed Dhs257.3bn to gross domestic product, accounting for 13 per cent of the national economy, according to official data

Dubai continued its momentum in 2025 with 15.70 million visitors from January to October

GDP reached $107.1bn in 2024, compared with $75.9bn in 2020, representing 41.1 per cent growth, GCC STAT figures showed

The emirate attracted an estimated Dhs40.4bn ($11bn) in FDI capital in H1 2025, up 62 per cent from Dhs24.7bn a year earlier