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UAE foreign direct investment hit $46bn in 2024, ranks 10th globally
The UAE ranked among the world’s top 10 destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, as inflows surged by nearly 49 per cent to reach $45.6 billion (Dh167.6 billion),…
UAE, Germany launch joint business council to strengthen economic ties
BERLIN,11th July, 2025 (WAM) -- Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and…
ADQ completes acquisition of majority stake in Aramex
• ADQ completes acquisition of majority stake in Aramex, increasing its shareholding to 63.16 percent…
UAE surpasses Saudi Arabia in construction project awards
UAE has awarded an estimated $31b in projects in 2025 so far, overtaking Saudi’s $20.6b…
Capital Markets Authority Approves Amendments Aimed at Facilitating the Opening and Operation of Investment Accounts
(Riyadh, 10 July, 2025) The Capital Market Authority's (“CMA's") Board approved a set of amendments…
Qatar’s economy continues sustainable growth of 3.7% in Q1 2025, mostly driven by non-hydrocarbon activities, which grew at 5.3%
The National Planning Council (NPC) has announced GDP data for the first quarter of 2025, with Qatar's economy registering real…
Global Foreign Direct Investment Falls for the Second Consecutive Year Posing Acute Challenges for Developing Countries
UN Trade and Development alerts that uncertainty is affecting global investment and warns of the impact for developing countries of…
UAE’s Mubadala, ADIA lead AED206 billion spending by MENA SWFs
Over a third of the capital was deployed in the US, 28 per cent in Europe, including the UK, and…
Qatar Among Top Ten Countries Worldwide in Global Competitiveness Report 2025
The National Planning Council (NPC), has announced that the State of Qatar has made remarkable progress in its development journey by…
Saudi Arabia issues over 1,300 new industrial licenses in 2024: Ministry report
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has issued 1,346 new industrial licenses in 2024, attracting over SR50 billion ($13.3 billion) in new investments,…
Indian businesses top list of new companies joining Dubai Chamber of Commerce during Q1, followed by Pakistan and Egypt
Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has…
Sharjah records $1.5 billion foreign direct investment, 361% growth in 2025 first half
February 2025 saw the highest volume of FDI activity in the emirate in terms of both project count and capital…
Saudi Arabia’s 2024 FDI Inflow Grows By 24.2%, FDI Stock Approaches SAR1 Trillion
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) were reflected in the positive results for…