United Arab Emirates: Selected Issues
you are currently viewing::United Arab Emirates: Selected IssuesDecember 8, 2025-The economy has demonstrated broad resilience to global policy changes, including US dollar and interest rate movements, and volatility surges. The impact of global shocks on the UAE financial markets and capital flows has been smaller than for GCC and EM indices, reflecting strong investors' confidence. The response of credit and GDP to US monetary policy shocks has been relatively weaker in recent years, particularly during interest rate tightening cycles and periods of abundant liquidity. The impact of heightened global and regional uncertainty on tourism and trade has been limited, with resilience further supported by expanding international agreements. Source: imf.org |
February 9, 2025-Over the first nine months of 2025 (January to September),Abu Dhabi's GDP grew by 5% year-on-year,while the non-oil economy expanded by 6.8% year-on-year
January 28, 2026--For the First Time-The TA-Energy Index Will Include All Energy Companies
TASE (TASE:TASE) is expanding its range of investment products and announces the launch of two new equity indices-TA-Technology 35 and TA-Israel Energy.
January 27, 2026--The listing marks the first luxury-focused ETF and the fourth thematic one on ADX
Abu Dhabi has marked its first public offering of 2026 with the listing of Boreas S&P Absolute Luxury UCITS ETF, a luxury-focused fund that is backed by UAE alternative investment firm Lunate.
January 6, 2026-The move will allow investors from around the world to invest directly in the capital market, the CMA said
Saudi Arabia plans to open its financial markets to all foreign investors from February 1, the Gulf country's market regulator said on Tuesday, as it eases rules to attract more money from abroad.
December 18, 2025-Next year will be pivotal for Saudi Arabia. The country is well placed to move beyond the favorable tailwinds of 2022-2024-when high oil prices and reform implementation facilitated the acceleration of Saudi Vision 2030-related spending-into a more challenging environment characterized by lower oil prices and rising financing needs.