The Islamic economy is growing nearly twice as fast as the global economy, according to Thomson Reuters, with the UAE taking a hearty chunk of that market, coming second only to Malaysia. Muslim consumer spending exceeds USD 1.8 trillion (AED 6.6 trillion). Mustafa Adil, acting Head of Islamic Finance at Thomson Reuters, says halal food, shariah-compliant tourism and Islamic finance are the biggest drivers.
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UAE President meets German business leaders during state visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with German business leaders and company executives during his state visit to Germany.
UAE President attends Germany-UAE Business Forum
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended the Germany-UAE Business Forum in Munich, as part of his state visit to Germany.
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Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) will open a second runway in 2027, marking a "new milestone", confirmed Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths, adding that it will eventually have five runways once fully completed with capacity for up to 260 million passengers a year.
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The UAE aims to expand its economic and trade partnerships at the upcoming 18th BRICS summit as a full member since 2024.
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