Dubai attracted 1,253 foreign investment projects generating 38,918 jobs in 2025, a 18.8 percent increase, capturing 7 percent of global greenfield FDI and ranking first worldwide for the fifth consecutive year.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met to strengthen bilateral ties, coordinate on regional security threats including Iranian aggression, and address Middle East developments affecting global stability.
Dubai's tourism authority pressed ahead with mega events, infrastructure upgrades, and global campaigns following regional conflict disruption, with airlines restoring most networks and officials emphasizing unchanged long-term growth ambitions despite earlier slowdown.
Dubai approved a Dhs1 billion economic relief package effective April 1, targeting business strain from regional instability by deferring government fees, extending customs grace periods, and streamlining residency procedures to stabilize sectors like tourism and hospitality facing their weakest growth in years.
Sheikh Hamdan approved a Dhs1 billion international space cooperation programme to strengthen UAE's global space partnerships, advance technology development, and position the nation in the expanding 613 billion dollar global space economy.
Dubai has approved a Dh1 billion economic support package. The package aims to boost business resilience. It will be implemented under the approval of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.