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Total revenue increased 10% year-on-year.

TECOM profit climbs

High occupancy across assets boosts earnings.

Emirates Stallions Q1 revenue up 11%

The rise helped by strong demand in real estate

ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.

Empower okays $119.1m H2 2025 dividend

The dividend is equivalent to 43.75% of paid-up capital.

UAE’s national digital economy set to grow $140bn by 2031

IMF expects the Middle East and Central Asia economies to grow by 2.9 percent in 2024,
  • The report outlines Dubai's digital economy startups and the emirate's position as a future digital capital
  • The Dubai Chamber's plans include attracting 300 digital startups and 100 tech experts to Dubai by 2024

Dubai, UAE – The UAE’s national digital economy will reach US$140 billion in 2031 from US$38 billion today, reveals a report Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers. 

The study highlights the importance of the chamber’s efforts and collaboration with stakeholders to establish Dubai as the next digital economy capital of the world. It outlines Dubai’s digital economy startups and the emirate’s position as a future digital capital.

The Chamber’s plans include attracting 300 digital startups and 100 tech experts to Dubai by 2024, improving laws and policies, organising a conference, promoting digital transformation, and enhancing the business environment to attract global digital firms.

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said the goal of doubling the contribution of the digital economy to the UAE’s GDP from 9.7 percent to over 20 percent by 2031 reflects Dubai’s ambition to be a key tech hub.

He emphasised the importance of building a world-class digital infrastructure and supporting the dynamic startup ecosystem to drive digital transformation and sustainable business growth.

Al Olama also stressed the importance of raising awareness about challenges and future trends and highlighting the role of digital transformation in driving sustainable business growth.