Business & Economy

The UAE’s logistics sector is becoming more than a support system for trade. It is developing into a major part of the country’s wider business economy, connecting ports, airports, roads, free zones, warehouses and manufacturing centres. The scale of activity is already significant. The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade reached AED 1.937 trillion in the first

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of the UAE’s business economy. Clean energy projects, sustainable finance, circular production and resource efficiency are creating new areas of investment while changing how companies approach long-term growth. The shift is backed by significant capital and infrastructure. The UAE’s installed renewable energy capacity has exceeded 7.7 gigawatts, while

Dubai tourism industry is becoming an increasingly important part of the emirate’s wider business economy. Visitor numbers remain high, hotels are operating at significant occupancy levels, and investment in hospitality continues to expand the city’s capacity. The latest figures from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism show that Dubai welcomed 6.97 million international overnight

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

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

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

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

Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem has changed significantly over the past several years. Entrepreneurship is increasingly becoming part of the Kingdom’s broader economic transformation, supported by government programs, venture capital, digital infrastructure, regulatory changes, and a growing domestic market. Recent indicators illustrate the scale of that shift. Saudi Arabia ranked first among high-income economies in the

The Middle East continues to experience significant development across infrastructure, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, transportation, industrial facilities, and commercial construction. As buildings and infrastructure projects become larger and more technically sophisticated, delivering the physical structure is only one part of creating a functional development. Modern buildings depend heavily on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to