The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) forecast for the UAE’s economic growth remains unchanged at 3%. That’s despite downgrading its global forecast this year to 3.1%, from 3.3% in July, indicating a risk of a recession. The fund has also adjusted its forecast for 2016, from 3.8% to 3.6%. Its latest World Economic Outlook says the developed world is performing well, but emerging markets are weak, resulting in slower growth.
DXB welcomes 31.5 million guests in H1 amid regional disruptions
Dubai International (DXB) has welcomed 31.5 million guests during the first six months of 2026 following one of the "most challenging operating environments" in the airport's history.
Dubai continues to lead global cities in cultural and creative FDI
Dubai has ranked first globally for the number of Greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and creative industries for the fourth consecutive year.
Volkswagen CEO faces angry workers in push for radical cuts
More than 10,000 Volkswagen workers gathered at the carmaker's headquarters on Tuesday, some booing CEO Oliver Blume as he urged staff to "pull together" behind a restructuring that could cut up to 50,000 jobs, sources at the meeting said.
Parkin and Bahrain's Amakin team up on smarter parking solutions
Dubai’s Parkin is teaming up with Bahrain Car Parks Company (Amakin) to explore smarter and more connected parking services across the GCC.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks from Canada
US President Donald Trump sought to boost pressure on Canada on Monday, warning that tariffs on all cars, trucks and automotive parts from the country would be increased to 50 per cent starting January 1 after trade talks collapsed over the weekend.
