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Growth projections
Abu Dhabi holds AA rating from Fitch as oil exports cushion blow, spending ramps up
Growth is set to dip by around 1% in 2026 amid higher borrowing, but oil…
THIS MORNING: Reports circle of EGA selling off alumina stock + of a Trump-linked defense firm selling systems to UAE
Oxford Economics also have a sobering prediction for the GCC’s GDP
Goldman Sachs warns UAE GDP could contract 5% if regional conflict persists
The non-oil economy could see a 6% contraction amid a prolonged war scenario
Non-oil GDP breaches AED 1 tn mark as economy expands 5.1% in 9M 2025
Finance and ins. activities led the growth at 9%
Purchasing managers’ index
UAE’s PMI hits one-year high of 55
Business activity surged at its fastest pace since April 2024
Non-oil private sector activity grows at the quickest pace in 11 months as northern Emirates and Abu Dhabi drive growth
The seasonally adjusted PMI rose to 54.8 in November, up from 53.8 a month earlier
Non-oil private sector expands at softer pace in October
The country’s seasonally adjusted PMI fell to 53.8 in October, from 54.2 a month earlier
Non-oil private sector growth improves by the most in seven months
The seasonally adjusted PMI rose to 54.2 in September, up from 53.3 a month earlier
Inflation
Non-oil sector takes another hit in April amid soaring prices, supply chain disruptions
The PMI is inching closer to contraction territory, though businesses are optimistic on demand over…
Fuel prices spike as much as 72.4%
The increases are set to lead to more inflation, especially given diesel’s central role in…
BMI expects economic growth to fall by at least 0.2-0.3 percentage points if the war persists through April
Higher energy prices will hit energy-importing countries the most, and consumption will take a hit…
Business activity across the world is already reeling from the impacts of the war
That’s why economists are increasingly using one word to describe what’s happening: stagflation
Tourism
UAE restaurants are entering survival mode as regional disruption reshapes dining habits
Dining rooms are quieter, delivery orders are rising, and UAE restaurants are being squeezed between…
THIS MORNING: Wynn confirms RAK resort delay + Archer Aviation is a step closer to air taxi launch
Plus: CBUAE records AED 6.2 bn in financial support packages
THIS MORNING: Wynn might delay the opening of its RAK resort + DP World rolls out war ins. coverage
Plus: UAE, Japan to talk energy support
The UAE’s Eagle Hills and ICD eye real estate, tourism investments in Syria
Eagle Hills weighs Syria projects as UAE forum brings developers back into Damascus conversations