The number of new economic licences issued in the emirate of Abu Dhabi jumped by more than one fifth year on year in the first quarter of 2026 despite the Iran war, according to official government data. Al Ain had the largest increase, by 58 percent, followed by a 28 percent rise in Al Dhafra and 18 percent in Abu Dhabi city, the Abu Dhabi Media Office reported, citing data from the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority, an arm of the Abu Dhabi Depa…
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