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Dubai\u2019s business confidence records a drop: <\/strong>While Dubai\u2019s private sector is showing resilience in the face of global macro headwinds and inflationary pressures, its 1Q 2025 composite Business Confidence Index (BCI) of 114.9 points marks a notable drop from 125.5<\/a>points in 4Q 2024<\/a> \u2014 as companies faced slower sales growth and rising cost pressures, according to the Dubai Business Survey report (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The service sector was the standout performer<\/strong>, posting a BCI of 123, bolstered by robust demand in tourism, hospitality, and digital services. Manufacturing firms were cautiously optimistic, with 109.8 points, though global supply chain constraints remain a concern. The trading sector, however, saw the sharpest deceleration, recording a BCI of 100.3, as businesses navigated tougher global trade dynamics and tighter margins. The export sector\u2019s BCI rose to 116, up from 114.2 in 4Q 2024.<\/p>\n

The tourism sector was formally tracked for the first time this quarter<\/strong>, with an initial BCI benchmark of 100.<\/p>\n

Large enterprises outperformed the overall market with a BCI of 119<\/strong>, slightly ahead of the composite average and above SME levels, which maintained a BCI of 114.3. Profitability dropped into negative territory for SMEs, with -11% net balance. <\/p>\n

No concerns for long-term confidence: <\/strong>The forecast for 2Q 2025 is a BCI of 154.8, which would be the highest score since the survey began to track business confidence in 2011. The survey cited a trend of growth and contraction over that time period to put the dip in 1Q into context. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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