Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Technology · Business & EconomyUAE Armed Forces gain independent satellite network through Space42-Leonardo partnership. Secure military communications, enhanced national security capabilities.
Energy · Business & EconomyBrent crude reaches $89.63 per barrel amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Discover how rising oil prices impact UAE government revenues, energy stocks, and living costs.
Business & EconomyEU's new PFAS ban in food packaging now enforced. UAE exporters must verify compliance immediately or risk cargo seizures and penalties. Essential changes explained.
Tourism · Business & EconomySeptember 2026's best UAE flight deals: Riyadh from AED607, Tbilisi from AED1,100, Istanbul AED836. Save up to 50% on autumn travel. Book now.
Tourism · Business & EconomyEmirates introduces unlimited free date changes to Dubai and slashes cancellation fees to $25–$50. Plus conflict coverage in travel insurance for UAE residents and expats.
Energy · Business & EconomyTrump demands Iran pay war compensation, blocking Hormuz reopening talks. UAE residents face sustained fuel price volatility, shipping delays, and elevated business costs with no clear timeline.
Technology · Business & EconomyFujairah government launches integrated cybersecurity campaign linking physical access with digital threats. Learn new compliance requirements for businesses and residents.
Business & Economy · TechnologyUAE's FTA Directive No. 3 (July 2026) mandates businesses handling crypto to use a three-platform averaging system for VAT. Essential compliance guide for businesses.
Business & EconomyKhalifa Fund launches 31 neighbourhood entrepreneurship centres across Abu Dhabi. Young UAE residents access hands-on business training, mentorship, and funding pathways—all in local Majalis near home.