The UAE is the Middle East’s most attractive retail market, according to Arcadis, the company that helped design the Burj Khalifa. The consulting firm's report also reveals that the Emirates is the eighth most popular shopping destination in the world. Experts say it’s all down to the country's strong infrastructure and business-friendly atmosphere. New residential communities are also boosting demand for retail services.
More than 2,700 firms join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in March
Dubai Chambers said on Sunday 2,709 firms registered at Dubai Chamber of Commerce during March, with the largest share coming from the real estate, renting and business services sector, accounting for just over 41 per cent of new members.
UAE maintains strong credit rating with stable outlook after Moody’s review
The UAE Ministry of Finance has said the country's maintained its Aa2 credit rating with a stable outlook, following a periodic review of the country’s financial position by the credit ratings agency Moody’s Ratings.
Abu Dhabi to host Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 will be held from April 20-22 at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, experts, decision-makers and businesswomen.
Dubai’s new business support measures set to boost resilience, growth
Officials overseeing Dubai’s tourism and key economic sectors have said that the business support measures announced earlier this week will bolster resilience, help companies navigate short-term challenges and support sustained growth.
Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing 100 per cent tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals imported into the US unless manufacturers agree to government drug pricing deals or commit to making their products domestically.
