Dubai, 16 July 2025- As global markets brace for a new wave of U.S. tariffs and shifting OPEC+ production strategies, the UAE appears firmly grounded, thanks to strategic oil exemptions, fiscal resilience, and a diversified economy.

Razan Hilal

With President Donald Trump reinstating a hardline trade agenda, a series of sweeping tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 1. These include duties of up to 50% on copper and significant increases on imports from Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and 14 other nations. Analysts fear escalating trade tensions could disrupt global supply chains and stoke inflationary pressure across import-heavy economies.

Dubai, 22 June 2025- While the summer season is usually a quieter period for financial markets due to widespread investor holidays, global sentiment remains overshadowed by persistent geopolitical tensions this summer. Escalating concerns over U.S. tariff measures and the intensifying Israel–Iran conflict have cast a pall over risk appetite, driving cautious investor positioning and heightened market volatility.

Razan Hilal

Dubai, 29 April 2025- Global markets, investors, and consumers are navigating heightened uncertainty amid ongoing discussions around Trump-era tariffs, weakening oil prices, and a softening US Dollar. These forces are actively influencing strategies, policies, investment allocations, and wealth management approaches worldwide. How are these factors affecting the UAE Dirham and reflecting on the Emirati economy?

Razan Hilal

Dubai, 20 November 2024 – As of September 2024, Dubai ranks 16^th in the Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI). Since the establishment of the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) in 2004, the UAE has distinguished itself as the Middle East’s leading financial hub, offering a premier platform for financial institutions to thrive.

UAE’s Economic Agenda D33 aims to make Dubai the world’s fastest, safest, and most connected city. Dubai’s ambitious plan to double its GDP and FDI to 32 trillion AED and 650 billion AED by 2033 is supported by substantial investments in innovation and technology, including fintech, artificial intelligence, and blockchain.