220,000 new firms entered the UAE market this year

The UAE markets attracted more than 220,186 new companies from the beginning of January to the end of November 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Economy and Tourism.

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Tourists at Global Village. The UAE's tourism sector also recorded remarkable achievements, earning international recognition for its performance excel-

During the same period, the ministry registered over 36,000 national and international trademarks entering the country’s markets, marking a 48.2 percent increase compared to the same period of the previous year. These indicators reflect the competitiveness and leadership of the UAE’s business environment and its strong appeal for investments and projects from around the world.

The UAE’s tourism sector also recorded remarkable achievements, earning international recognition for its performance excellence. In a significant endorsement, the UAE’s Sheikha Nasser Al Nowais was appointed Secretary-General of UN Tourism. Additionally, Masfout Village received the title of World’s Best Tourism Village 2025, underscoring the distinguished calibre of UAE tourism and its growing global acclaim.

Furthermore, the UAE ranked among the world’s top seven destinations for international tourist spending. The nation’s hospitality sector continued its strong upward trajectory in the first nine months of 2025, with hotels welcoming 23.27 million guests — up 4.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 — resulting in more than 79.3 million hotel room nights booked. These achievements further solidify the UAE’s position as one of the most competitive and high-performing tourism markets in the world.