Dubai Investment to list DIP Holding shares in first DFM IPO this year
Source: The National
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates: market & economy news today
The latest market, economy, central-bank, policy and company stories from United Arab Emirates, updated every 15 minutes. Last updated 19 October 2026.
United Arab Emirates investor snapshot
| GDP growth (2024) | 4.0% | Moderate growth. |
| Inflation (2025) | 1.3% | Close to the ~2% most central banks aim for. |
| Unemployment (2025) | 2.2% | Low: the job market is tight. |
| GDP per person (2024) | $50,274 | Average output per person: a rough measure of how wealthy a country is. |
| Current account (2024) | +14.5% of GDP | Surplus: earns more from abroad than it spends. |
| Exports (2023) | 106.8% of GDP | Very trade-dependent: sensitive to tariffs and global demand. |
Latest official annual figures from World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Context, not a forecast or financial advice.
Latest stories
IMF/ World Bank signs agreement with UAE over holding 2029 Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi
The President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga and the Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, initialled the agreement on behalf of their respective Institutions, while Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, UAE and Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank…
Source: MyJoyOnline
UAE to host IMF, World Bank annual meetings in 2029
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to hold their annual meetings in Abu Dhabi in October 2029.
Source: Times Kuwait
Retail Sukuk, the UAE Way: Rethinking Debt Management and Building Economic Complexity in Jordan
Amman’s JD400 million sukuk can lower borrowing costs and free money for projects that build economic complexity. The UAE’s retail sukuk, oversubscribed almost nine times, shows what happens when ordinary savers are invited in.
Source: Jordan News
UAE signs agreement to hold 2029 World Bank and IMF meetings in Abu Dhabi
Source: The National
Dubai's economy reaches Dh473bn in first half of 2026 as key sectors expand
Source: The National
Dubai company wins top economy award after making nearly half the world's kiteboards
Source: The National
UAE's Ali Alhosani becomes first Emirati to be elected executive director at IMF
Source: The National
Oil prices ease but head for another weekly gain on Middle East supply concerns
Source: The National
Manus on Markets: AI cloud companies face a $8.5 trillion debt challenge
Source: The National
World Bank sets fivefold minerals goal as Fed chairman Warsh flags financial stability risks
Source: The National
Investor confidence in Gulf remains strong despite war, says World Economic Forum's regional chief
Source: The National
Gianni Infantino apologises to Fifa Council over World Cup sell-off plan
Source: The National
IEA oil supply pledge to exceed target as it boosts release of remaining stocks
Source: The National
UAE 'better prepared' for war than when US conflict with Iran began, says official
Source: The National
Hormuz really matters but the UAE has more than one gateway, economy minister says
Source: The National
Aldar enters Sharjah with Dh1.1bn residential acquisition
Source: The National
What Gulf economies need to watch out for as potential bond crisis looms
Source: The National
Get involved with the UAE if you want to grow your business
My message to ambitious British businesses looking for growth is simple: get involved with the UAE, writes Lord Mervyn Davies.
Source: City A.M.
Alaska LNG project becomes $54bn flashpoint for would-be Asian buyers
Source: The National
Sheikh Hamdan meets World Economic Forum president to strengthen UAE partnership
Source: The National
Ant International Obtains Key Licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE to Support Digital Payments in the AI Era
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Ant International, a leading global provider of digital payments and financial technology, has secured a Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes (Category II) (RPSCS) license and Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), aligning with the UAE’s…
Source: Financial Post
How this year’s Economics Nobel helps us understand the Gulf economies
Source: The National
Investors in collapsed jeweller Vashi 'could be compensated' after ruling by watchdog
Source: The National
Standard Chartered gets licence to offer crypto trading in UAE
Source: Investing.com
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