INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

Dubai economy

Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.
  • “We're witnessing strong, growing, and sustainable demand for energy and water in Dubai. In 2023, the peak electricity load rose by 9 percent, and peak water demand increased by 5 percent. This growth stems from urban development, economic expansion, and a steady rise in population," he adds.
  • Dubai Economy, Golden Radiant help DED licensed traders to widen reach

    Traders holding Dubai Economy's DED Trader license can digitalize their businesses by using SingleCart App and a complete line-up of the app's features to reach a larger number of consumers. Helping the traders in this is Dubai Economy's Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector, which has partnered with Golden Radiant...
  • Fourth cycle of Dubai SME 100 gets underway

    The fourth cycle is expected to highlight SMEs in Dubai that have shown resilience and progress despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Dubai business licenses issued in Aug register 54 percent growth

    The growth reflects the ease of doing business in the Emirate and the government's measures to simplify procedures for businesses.
  • Sports sector adds $1bn to Dubai economy each year

    The growth in the sector is a result of the Dubai community’s increasing interest to participate in sports activities over the years.
  • Dubai Economy issues 3,243 trader licenses in H1

    Trader License enables freelancers and start-ups to conduct businesses online and across social networking accounts.
  • Beneficial Owner data: Dubai Economy to fine violators

    Beneficial Owner refers to individuals and entities that benefit from owning a registered business in UAE. Data required include  nationality, passport number
  • Forum in Dubai discusses market challenges, opportunities

    Dubai Chamber says findings of the forum will be sent to the Dubai Government to help in policy formation 500 people representing 24 key sectors attend the forum Growing focus on Dubai’s digital economy is expected to modernize the emirate’s key sectors and support the development of emerging industries, a...
  • Dubai Economy, Dubai Business Women Council highlight incentives for businesswomen

    Speakers share insights on how female entrepreneurs can address Covid-19 challenges The webinar was part of Dubai Economy’s monthly ‘Market Dialogue’ series A webinar to highlight the incentives, services, and benefits that can support all UAE-based businesswomen and entrepreneurs was recently hosted by Dubai Economy and the Dubai Business Women...
  • Dubai FDI presents the Dubai advantage to investors across 6 countries

    Dubai FDI sought investment from China, India, Australia, Spain, Italy and the US through webinars Investors invested to explore opportunities in sectors such as food & agribusiness, technology and healthcare Dubai FDI invited the investors to seek opportunities in sectors such as food & agribusiness, technology, and healthcare The Dubai...
  • Businesses in Dubai urged to provide Beneficial Owner data

    Businesses can visit Dubai Economy eServices page or outsourced service centers to submit data Furnishing data is required under the Cabinet Decision of 2020     Dubai Economy has called on all business owners in the emirate to provide their Beneficial Owner data that would be added in the commercial...
  • New business licenses record 19 percent growth

    The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy reports that 15,475 new licenses have been issued during the first quarter of 2021, a growth of 19 percent compared to Q1 2020, when 13,027 licenses were issued. This highlights the resilience of the business environment of Dubai and the...