UAE-India CEPA Hits $101 Billion Trade for Second Year, Sets $200 Billion Target After Modi’s Abu Dhabi Visit
UAE-India bilateral trade crossed $101.25 billion in FY 2025-26 under CEPA for the second consecutive year, with Indian PM Modi's Abu Dhabi visit unlocking $5 billion in UAE investment commitments, a 10-year ADNOC LNG supply deal, and a $200 billion joint trade target for 2032.
UAE Exits OPEC After Six Decades — What It Means for Gulf Energy Markets and ADNOC Strategy
The UAE formally left OPEC on May 1, 2026, ending nearly 60 years of membership and giving ADNOC full freedom to pursue its 5 million barrel-per-day capacity target without quota constraints. With Brent at $106 and Hormuz disrupted, the exit reshapes GCC energy dynamics.
UAE Economy Targets 5% GDP Growth in 2026: 1.4 Million Companies, 250,000 New Businesses in a Single Year
The UAE's GDP growth forecast has been upgraded to 5% for 2026, as the Ministry of Economy confirms the total number of active companies has surpassed 1.4 million — a 118.7% increase since 2021 — with 250,000 new businesses registered in 2025 alone.
World Cup 2026: UAE Hotels and Fan Zones Target Billion-Dirham Revenue Boom as Tournament Kicks Off
UAE hotels and entertainment venues are targeting AED 1.5–2.5 billion in additional revenues from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, rolling out overnight stay packages and fan zone activations as late-night match times from 11pm to 6am UAE create a unique hospitality window.
Dubai-Oman Green Corridor Trade Hits AED 8 Billion: Eight-Fold Surge in Three Months
Dubai's green trade corridor with Oman has surged from AED 1 billion to over AED 8 billion in customs declarations since launching in March 2026, as the Hafeet Rail project reaches 40% completion and Jebel Ali reports 35% growth in new logistics registrations.
