Abu Dhabi Featured DIFC Reported almost 40% Surge in New Company Registrations... DIFC reported a nearly 40% surge in new company registrations to 1,525 in 2025, driven by firms including hedge funds, a sign of strong global appetite for the DIFC’s financial ecosystem.
UAE Business Featured Dubai Tops Global FDI Rankings with $11bn Inflows… Dubai has underlined its global leadership in foreign direct investment (FDI), ranking number one worldwide for Greenfield projects for the eighth consecutive reporting period since H2 2021, according to data from the Financial Times Ltd’s FDI Markets database.
UAE Tax Featured UAE Announces Tax Change on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages … UAE MoF and FTA announced a change to excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages – from the current flat rate, it will be revised to a higher tax per litre if the sugar content per 100 ml is higher.
Geopolitics Featured Rising Geopolitical Risks add to the Trade Tariff Turmoil... Increased geopolitical risks led regional Middle Eastern equity markets down.
