The year was led by solid performance in established sectors of the economy, including financial services, transport, manufacturing and construction, which helped Dubai weather the knock-on effects...
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Economic Update | Dubai Year in Review 2015
22 Jan 2016
Economic Update | Dubai steps up ICT drive
22 Dec 2015
A raft of innovation-oriented projects worth some Dh300bn ($81.7bn), along with new legislation on government data sharing, is gaining pace in Dubai.
Economic Update | Islamic finance holds promise for Dubai
22 Nov 2015
Increasing consumer awareness and growing demand for retail products are set to drive activity in Dubai’s Islamic financial services (IFS) sector, offering scope for sustainable expansion despite...
Economic Update | Dubai’s property market sees price adjustments in some segments
29 Oct 2015
A growing oversupply in some segments of Dubai’s residential real estate sector is encouraging developers to reposition their offering towards mid-range buyers, as the market witnesses broader price...
Economic Update | Dubai to take fuel subsidy cut in stride
15 Sep 2015
On August 1, an increase in petrol charges came into force in Dubai and the rest of the UAE, following the announcement on July 22 by the Ministry of Energy (MoE) that the government is reducing the...
Economic Update | Dubai comes out ahead in Iran deal
24 Aug 2015
Iran’s recent deal with world powers is expected to create a raft of trade and investment opportunities for Dubai, widely seen as Tehran’s stepping stone to re-engagement with global markets.
