American companies secured over $128 billion worth of deals at the Dubai Airshow, including one worth $52 billion between Emirates Airline and Boeing.
In statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Martina A. Strong, the Ambassador of the United States to the United Arab Emirates, highlighted the UAE's significance for American companies, noting the presence of over 1,500 American businesses in the country, many of which are global leaders in their respective industries.
She said they're drawn to the UAE's strategic location, its pro-business environment, and its gateway to regional markets.
Strong further emphasised the strength of the US investment landscape, characterised by a dynamic market and a robust regulatory framework that fosters growth and innovation.
Additionally, diversity remains a cornerstone of the American workforce, the diplomat remarked.
Cultural and creative industries should be treated as a core pillar of national economic strategy, according to a new report launched by FTI Consulting in partnership with the World Governments Summit.
Dubai-based TECOM Group has reported a strong financial performance for 2025, driven by rising demand across its commercial, industrial and land portfolios.
Family-owned businesses are being encouraged to take a more active role in shaping sustainable investment and social impact, as leaders met in Dubai to discuss how family wealth can be positioned for the future.
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Vietnam has officially come into force, with an aim to "unlock investment opportunities in vital sectors such as renewable energy, technology and agriculture".
India's financial markets rallied sharply on Tuesday after a trade deal that slashed US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent, a development that investors said lifts a key overhang over the country's stocks, bonds and currency.
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