Dubai is the world's fifth-best maritime hub.
That's according to Baltic Exchange's latest International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI), which has slotted the emirate in fifth place for the second year in a row.
Officials say the ranking reflects Dubai's state-of-the-art maritime infrastructure and logistics capabilities.
Singapore topped the list for 2019 followed by Hong Kong, London and Shanghai.
Emirati Supplier Programme awards AED1.78 billion in contracts to SMEs
The Emirati Supplier Programme awarded AED1.78 billion in contracts to Emirati small and medium-sized enterprises in 2025, marking a 38 per cent increase compared to the previous year, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said on Friday.
Zayed International Airport reports strong passenger, flight traffic
Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport (AUH) has recorded strong growth in passenger and flight traffic, with daily volumes now higher than the same period in 2025.
UAE pushes for South America trade deal at Mercosur Summit
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with South America's Mercosur bloc, as it pushes to secure a landmark trade agreement with the regional alliance.
UAE-Ukraine CEPA takes effect, boosting economic ties
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Ukraine officially comes into force on July 1, in a significant advancement in the two nations' economic ties.
UAE looks to deepen Panama ties as trade jumps nearly 50%
The UAE is looking to strengthen trade and investment ties with Panama after non-oil trade between the two countries rose by almost 50 per cent last year.
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