The UAE economy is predicted to pick up pace towards the end of 2015. Frost & Sullivan reveals the Emirates, along with Saudi Arabia will be able to ride out the drop in oil prices due to a strong non-oil sector. High public spending on education, healthcare, transport and water infrastructure will lead the two economies. Meanwhile, the firm predicts Algeria and Nigeria will continue to deal with the decline in exports and depreciation in currency.
UAE, Ecuador announce CEPA agreement signing
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa have announced the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations on Sunday.
DFSA announces closure of Nasdaq Dubai exchange
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), has announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai exchange on Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, due to the ongoing regional developments.
UAE capital markets to remain closed until further notice
The UAE Capital Market Authority has announced that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) will be closed from Monday, 2 March 2026, until further notice.
Abu Dhabi to cover costs of extended hotel stays after missile strikes
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism has issued an official circular to hotel managers across the emirate instructing them to extend the stays of guests who are unable to depart due to travel disruptions following missile and drone attacks from Iran.
Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say
Brent crude LCOc1 jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as high as $100 after U.S. and Israeli launched strikes on Iran.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held phone discussions with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin following Iran's attacks on the UAE and Arab countries.
Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah on Monday confirmed that no injuries were caused after debris from a drone interception fell over Al Hamra Village area.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from US President Donald Trump.
