Sandrine Zimra

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, hosted the Abu Dhabi–Serbia Business Forum as part of ongoing efforts to position the emirate as a leading global hub for trade and investment.

Ras Al Khaimah has once again earned international confidence in its economic model, with Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global reaffirming the Emirate’s credit rating at “A/A-1” with a stable outlook. 

Indian-origin steel tycoon Lakshmi N. Mittal, long considered one of Britain’s wealthiest residents, is reportedly preparing to shift his base away from the UK as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government moves ahead with new tax measures targeting the super-rich, The Sunday Times reported.

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), is revising plans to overhaul HSBC’s 45-storey headquarters in London’s Canary Wharf, as a global rebound in office demand encourages companies to bring staff back on-site, two sources told Reuters.

Nasdaq Dubai has listed a new US$500 million Sukuk issued by ICDPS Sukuk Limited and guaranteed by the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private-sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank Group.

The Economist Intelligence, in its latest report “Middle East Outlook 2026”, anticipates an economic rebound across much of the region—provided a fragile calm holds after years of geopolitical volatility, conflict, and energy market disruptions.

Low-cost carrier Flydubai announced on Tuesday a landmark order for 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft, surpassing the size of its current fleet and marking the airline’s first-ever purchase from the European manufacturer. 

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is set to sell 160.5 million shares in Qatari telecom giant Ooredoo, roughly half of its current holding, in a landmark secondary share offering valued between QAR 1.99 billion and QAR 2.09 billion ($546–$572 million).

The Dubai Airshow 2025 will take place from 17–21 November at Dubai World Central (DWC) under the theme “The Future is Here,” bringing together the world’s top aerospace and defence leaders for what is expected to be the biggest edition in the event’s history.

JPMorgan has quietly expanded its presence in Dubai, as part of a broader strategy to deepen ties with mid-sized companies across the Middle East and emerging markets. 

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has confirmed that more than 112 American companies are now operating across its three key zones — Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai CommerCity — making up 3.4% of total registered firms.

Saudi Arabia is preparing to host a high-profile U.S.–Saudi Investment Summit in Washington on November 19, coinciding with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s official visit to the U.S. capital.