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Fitch sees UAE non-oil economy shrinking 3.7% in 2026 before rebounding next year
Hormuz disruptions have dented the logistics, tourism and talent advantages behind the UAE’s growth model
UAE approves AED 292.5 bn federal budget for 2027-2029
The three-year spending plan grows 28.3%, even as the federal budget for 2027 comes in 2.5% below this year’s allocation
War puts regional growth heads on the path to a contraction
It’s not all bad news for regional growth prospects this year, with windows of opportunity in sectors like AI offering…
Fitch holds RAK at A+ but keeps negative outlook as war weighs on growth
Growth is set to slow to 1.5% this year as weaker trade and tourism and a delayed, pricier Wynn resort…
THIS MORNING: L’imad set to be main driver of Hormuz bypassing + EGA shifts more exports to the east coast
Plus: Chinese autonomous-driving player Momenta Global is set to bring robotaxis to Dubai in 2027
CBUAE brings down GDP growth outlook to 1.6%
On the flip side, it raised its prediction for 2027 GDP growth
THIS MORNING: Iranian flights suspended + MGX-backed consortium eyes another data center portfolio, Mubadala eyes stake in Italian turbine maker
Plus: UAE, Argentina launch separate CEPA track as Mercosur talks continue
Dubai inflation rises to 5.5% as transport costs force Emirates NBD to lift year-end forecast
Transport costs drove August inflation higher, prompting Emirates NBD to lift its year-end forecast to 5.6% from 2.9%
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