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THIS MORNING: BlueFive closes USD multi-bn fund + Dubai’s economy grew 4.7% in 9M 2025
Plus: We now know the first Etihad Rail passenger route
Abu Dhabi inflation accelerates to 1.5% December
Monthly inflation rose to 0.4%, reversing a 0.3% dip in November
Non-oil trade hits AED 3.8 tn record
By the end of 2025, 14 export agreements were signed with CEPA partners
Deep-pocketed customers and buoyant economy make UAE jewelry hub
A diamond sold for USD 8.8 mn at a recent Sotheby’s auction in Abu Dhabi
BMI holds forecast for the UAE’s GDP growth at 5.6% for 2026
The GCC is forecast to post real GDP growth of 4.8% in 2026
Dubai’s inflation accelerates in December on higher transport and food costs
Transport costs surged 3.56% y-o-y in December after a brief reprieve in November
World Bank reaffirms UAE’s 2026 growth at 5%, while GCC is poised to outpace global growth
GCC growth rate is projected at 4.4% in 2026 amid non-hydrocarbon expansion
CI affirms UAE’s AA- rating as reserves projected to hit USD 280 bn in 2025
Ratings could see improvement if the UAE pivots its economy away from hydrocarbon dependency
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