Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Technology · Business & EconomyAbu Dhabi's Alef Education serves 2M students across 19,000 schools globally. Discover how this UAE EdTech leader is transforming AI-driven learning worldwide.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE formally condemned July 27 drone incursion into Jordan. Two drones intercepted with no casualties. Implications for regional security and UAE business interests explained.
Business & Economy · LifestyleHow Sharjah's Irthi Council uses food-waste dyes and 3D craft archives to boost artisan earnings 40-50% while preserving Emirati textile heritage.
Tourism · Business & EconomyConvert loyalty miles to European train tickets. Emirates Skywards launches rail redemptions across 12,000 destinations—book Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, and more with your miles.
Business & Economy · EnergyBrent crude falls 5% to $91.68 while gold gains 0.9%. Learn how Middle East deescalation affects UAE fuel costs, investment portfolios, and household expenses.
Business & Economy · TechnologyOil prices fall 4% as Bitcoin rallies. Discover how currency shifts, inflation, and crypto trends impact UAE residents' purchasing power.
Business & EconomyUAE ranks 1st in global trade & economic performance. Learn how top rankings mean faster permits, more jobs, and zero corporate taxes for residents.
Energy · Business & EconomyIraq launches Mediterranean, Turkish, and desert export corridors to bypass Strait of Hormuz vulnerabilities, impacting regional stability and Gulf supply chains.
Business & Economy · PoliticsUS naval blockade on Iranian ports intensifies with vessel disablements. UAE importers face 2-4% higher costs, delays, and new routing requirements amid regional shipping disruptions.