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.
UAE and France sign energy and AI deals at Abu Dhabi business dialogue
Emirati and French companies have signed a series of agreements covering energy, artificial intelligence and advanced technology at the UAE-France Business Dialogue in Abu Dhabi.
UAE job creation rebounds 4% in third quarter
Job creation in the UAE rose by 4 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, the strongest increase in the Gulf, according to a new report from recruitment firm Cooper Fitch.
UAE's Sheikh Abdullah meets India’s foreign minister in Mumbai
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met India's Minister of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in Mumbai.
AccessAbilities Expo showcases latest assistive technologies
Nearly 250 exhibitors, brands and rehabilitation centres from around 50 countries are showcasing the latest assistive technologies and accessibility solutions at the 8th AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai.
2:00pm - 6:00pm
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