The Dubai Financial Market has hit a new high in 2025, reflecting strong investor confidence, solid corporate earnings, and renewed foreign investment in the economy.

Rules require UAE companies with over 20 employees to increase Emirati hires in skilled roles by 1% by 30.06.2025 or face penalties starting in July.

The expansion of Deutsche Bank and UBS in Abu Dhabi shows the UAE’s growing appeal as a stable and strategic center for German-speaking businesses.

UAE industrial exports surged to AED 197 billion in 2024 – a 68% increase since 2020, driven by local manufacturing growth, expanded trade agreements, and a national push to double the sector’s GDP contribution by 2031.

Dubai’s top ranking in the IMD Smart City Index shows its regional leadership in digital innovation, citizen satisfaction, and long-term commitment to building a smart, efficient, and livable urban environment.

Austria’s deepening ties with the UAE are opening up real opportunities for Austrian businesses, particularly in clean technology, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability, with the added benefit of a tax-friendly, strategically located, and investor-ready market.

With strong non-oil sector growth, rising employment, and value-driven pricing trends, 2025 offers an ideal window for entrepreneurs to launch and scale businesses in the UAE.

Family offices from the DACH region are increasingly relocating to Dubai, drawn by tax efficiency, regulatory clarity, and long-term planning advantages.

Dubai’s property investor visas provide a path to long-term UAE residency, combining strong rental yields, tax-friendly returns, and flexible visa options starting from AED 750,000 in real estate investment.