Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & EconomyKhalifa Fund launches 7 specialized loan programs for Abu Dhabi entrepreneurs. Interest-free financing, 2-week approvals, support for automation and startups.
Energy · Business & EconomyOil prices surge 3% as US-Iran tensions disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping. Expect higher UAE fuel costs, logistics expenses, and market volatility ahead.
Technology · Business & EconomyMeta's outage Sunday disrupted Facebook and Instagram access in the UAE during peak shopping hours, exposing digital business vulnerability across the region.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE's $3.1B Gaza relief: logistics hubs, airlifts, medical centers explained. Learn what 980 tonnes means for displaced Palestinians.
Business & Economy · EnergyJordan's Aqaba port handles 472,680 TEU with Iraq cargo up 177%. UAE's $2.3B rail investment reshaping regional trade routes. What it means for Gulf logistics.
Tourism · Business & EconomyKuwait Airways reschedules flights after airport closure. Check your status now, verify insurance coverage, and understand how delays cascade across Gulf carriers.
Business & EconomySharjah Charity distributed AED23.5M in early 2026 to 799 patients. Learn how dialysis, cancer treatment, and debt relief programs protect UAE residents without insurance coverage.
Energy · Business & EconomyEurope aims for 46% electrification by 2040 with €1.2T investment. Key opportunities and risks for UAE investors, energy companies, and market watchers.
Business & Economy · EnergyAI overvaluation and Red Sea disruptions slam European indices. EUR stocks drop 0.35-0.47%. What it means for UAE investors and shipping costs.