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United Arab Emirates

country in Western Asia

Also known as U.A.E., ae, Emirates, the United Arab Emirates, the UAE, the U.A.E.

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UAE approves programme to modernise GDP measurement

The UAE has approved a National Programme for Developing the Statistics System to overhaul GDP measurement and better capture non-oil growth, including the digital economy, technology and investment, while aligning with the UN System of National Accounts. The initiative also standardises a 2024 base year, reconstructs GDP time series from 2010 to 2026, and aims to boost statistical reliability, international comparability, investor confidence, and the UAE’s standing as a global economic power.

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UAE National Aircraft Registry Surpasses 1,000 Aircraft

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority announced that the National Aircraft Registry has surpassed 1,000 registered aircraft, with No. 1,001 marking a milestone and signaling strong growth and international credibility for the country’s aviation sector. The fleet of national carriers accounts for about 554 aircraft, or more than 55% of the total registry, underscoring the UAE’s prominence as an aviation hub and its ongoing regulatory and digital-efficiency enhancements.

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Gulf nations plan new pipelines to bypass Hormuz

Gulf nations, including the UAE, are investing heavily to bypass the Strait of Hormuz by expanding port capacity outside the strait and by building multiple pipeline routes to the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Gulf of Oman. Projects range from DP World’s Al Rugaylat and Dibba terminals in the UAE to seven or more major pipelines under construction or planned, with timelines spanning a few years and the aim of reducing exposure to Hormuz disruptions and boosting resilience for oil exports.

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EU Approves Etcamah in First-Line ER+ Breast Cancer

AstraZeneca’s Etcamah (camizestrant) won EU approval to be used with CDK4/6 inhibitors as a first-line treatment for ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer in patients with ESR1 mutations, based on SERENA-6 trial results showing a 56% reduction in progression or death. The drug already has approvals in Japan, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, with U.S. review ongoing and the EU decision highlighting its potential to expand AstraZeneca’s oncology footprint as it targets endocrine-resistant disease.

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Marsa Al Saadiyat Launches Abu Dhabi's AED100B Waterfront

Abu Dhabi launched Marsa Al Saadiyat, a AED100 billion, 6.4 million-square-meter waterfront project led by Aldar as master developer, including Abu Dhabi’s largest marina for up to 350 boats and yachts and renamed from Saadiyat Marina District to Marsa Al Saadiyat. The development marks the final phase of Saadiyat Island’s masterplan, spanning 8 km of coastline with beaches and parks and expected to house more than 58,000 residents, featuring residences, cultural facilities, theatres, and a comprehensive walkable lifestyle plan.

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Country: United Arab Emirates
Inception: 1971
Website: https://u.ae

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