The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has released its annual figures for 2025, recording a total of 2.98 million participants. According to the report, the venue hosted 401 events, representing a year-on-year increase of 6%. To stabilize the broader economy, the UAE Cabinet has established a National Industrial Resilience Fund with a volume of AED 1 billion. This is accompanied by a fiscal support package for the hospitality sector, effective April 1, 2026. The package allows hotels to defer municipal fees and the “Tourism Dirham” for a period of three months to ensure liquidity.

Strategic Projects in Financial Technology and Public Transport

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced its transition toward an AI-integrated operational framework. The initiative aims to embed artificial intelligence into the center’s legal and technical infrastructure. Furthermore, the expansion of the city’s transport infrastructure has been formalized with the approval of the Dubai Metro Gold Line. The project involves an investment of AED 34 billion and will add 42 kilometers and 18 stations to the existing network. It will be connecting with both the current metro lines and the Etihad Rail system. In the aviation sector, Emirates has formalized its “Travel Rehearsal” program following 40 global trials conducted over the past year. The program, supported by 35,000 trained staff members, is designed to facilitate airport processes for passengers with autism.