The UAE’s non-oil trade remains stable based on figures for the first nine months of 2015, compared to the same period in 2014. It reached AED 792 billion last year, with exports increasing by 25% and imports declining by 2% Exports reached AED 122 billion from January to September 2015, much higher than AED 97.3 billion from the same period in 2014. According to the Federal Customs Authority, gold has topped the list of exported goods with a value of AED 43.7 billion.
Abu Dhabi aims for 80% local materials in housing projects
Abu Dhabi plans to increase the use of locally manufactured building materials in housing developments to as much as 80 per cent under a new agreement between two government entities.
UAE Central Bank support package reaches AED 6.2 billion
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the key outcomes of its comprehensive support package designed to strengthen the resilience of financial institutions.
Dubai Holding picks 15 scale-ups from 1,400+ applicants for sustainability challenge
Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with investments in more than 30 countries, has announced the 15 bold scale-ups selected for its 'Innovate For Tomorrow' impact accelerator programme.
ADNOC backs UAE's AED1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund
ADNOC has become the first partner to support the UAE Cabinet's newly announced AED1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund (NIRF) following a trilateral agreement signed at the 'Make it in the Emirates' 2026.
