The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the UAE’s economy to expand at a much faster rate this year compared to 2018.
It says the Emirates’ GDP will grow 4.7 per cent to reach AED 1.67 trillion in 2019.
The positive forecast is mainly driven by rising oil prices and the country’s economic diversification efforts.
The Washington-based agency also predicts the tourist influx linked to Expo 2020 Dubai to play a key role in the UAE’s growth prospects.
India-New Zealand free trade pact to come into force on October 20
A free trade agreement between India and New Zealand, signed in April, will come into force on October 20, Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, as New Delhi seeks to boost exports and attract investment amid shifts in global trade.
Parkin implements smart parking system at Dubai Health facilities
Parkin has partnered with Dubai Health to implement a smart parking management system across its facilities, with the first phase launched at Rashid Hospital on Monday.
US and China begin talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Senior US and Chinese officials began talks in New York on Sunday aimed at preparing potential agreements ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum to bring 1,000 leaders to Dubai
The Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum will bring together 1,000 government and private-sector leaders at Dubai World Trade Centre on Wednesday.
Midnight - 1:00am
1:00am - 6:00am
