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THIS MORNING: UAE’s GDP to stagnate this year -Reuters poll
Plus: Burjeel hits pause on planned sukuk issuance
Prolonged regional conflict could drag UAE growth to 1.4% as BMI slashes GCC outlook
Overall, the GCC is expected to grow only 1.9%, down from 4.8%
IMF trims global GDP forecast with dispersed war scenarios
MENA region sees the most significant slip by a 2.8 percentage points down from 3.9%
World Bank warns of prolonged economic strain from Iran war
World Bank warns of slower growth and higher inflation even under ceasefire scenario
UAE central bank defies regional gloom, maintains 5.6% growth forecast for 2026
The CBUAE’s optimism is underpinned by a two-engine growth model, including hydrocarbon rebound and non-hydrocarbon GDP
Uncertainty reigns as ceasefire’s fate hangs in the balance
We’re entering yet another period of uncertainty these next two weeks, where one of two scenarios could follow: negotiations could…
Moody’s reaffirms UAE’s Aa2 rating despite regional headwinds
This rate is driven by the economy's high per-capita income, robust institutions, and effective policymaking
Brace for higher prices as war hits non-oil sector
PMI slipped to 52.9 from 55.0 in February, marking the joint‑weakest reading since June 2021
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