Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of the UAE’s digital economy, moving beyond individual technology projects and into government services, business operations, finance and other parts of the economy. The shift is happening alongside a broader national strategy. The UAE’s Digital Economy Strategy aims to increase the digital economy’s contribution to GDP from 9.7%
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Abu Dhabi real estate is becoming an increasingly important destination for international capital. The emirate’s property market recorded AED 117 billion in transactions during the first half of 2026, while foreign direct investment in real estate reached AED 13.8 billion. According to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), real estate transaction value increased 112%
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Building a startup ecosystem is one thing. Helping companies grow from early-stage ventures into large, internationally competitive businesses is another. Abu Dhabi has spent years developing the foundations of a technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem, attracting founders, investors, technology companies and research institutions. The latest data suggests that this ecosystem is gaining international attention. The next
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The UAE startup ecosystem is entering a more mature phase. The country has spent years building the infrastructure needed to attract entrepreneurs, investors and technology companies. But the latest numbers suggest that the focus is now moving beyond simply attracting startups. Abu Dhabi, in particular, is trying to create an environment where companies can raise
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Artificial intelligence is changing the way investors think about technology, infrastructure and economic growth. For the United Arab Emirates, that shift has created an opportunity to position itself not only as a user of AI, but also as a destination for capital, companies and infrastructure built around the technology. The latest investment activity suggests that
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For decades, oil has been central to the UAE’s economic story. But the country’s growth model is becoming increasingly broad, with trade, investment, tourism, finance, manufacturing, technology, logistics and other non-oil sectors playing a larger role. The shift is visible in the latest trade figures. In the first half of 2026, the UAE’s non-oil foreign
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A new generation of Arab entrepreneurs is building businesses with ambitions that extend far beyond their domestic markets. Startups founded in Dubai, Riyadh, Cairo, Amman, Abu Dhabi, and other regional business centers are increasingly looking toward international expansion as part of their long-term growth strategies. This shift reflects the broader development of the Middle East
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The United Arab Emirates has become one of the Middle East’s most established locations for multinational companies managing operations across the region. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, in particular, host international businesses operating in technology, finance, professional services, logistics, consumer goods, healthcare, energy, aviation, and other industries. For many of these companies, the UAE is more
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Women entrepreneurs are playing an increasingly visible role in the transformation of economies across the Arab world. From technology startups in the Gulf to e-commerce companies, financial platforms, healthcare businesses, creative enterprises, and small and medium-sized companies across North Africa and the Levant, women are building businesses that serve both local and international markets. This
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The United Arab Emirates has spent decades transforming itself from a regional trading economy into an increasingly influential center for international business, finance, investment, logistics, technology, and energy. An important part of this transformation is the connection between the UAE’s foreign policy and its economic strategy. The country increasingly uses diplomatic relationships, trade agreements, multilateral
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