Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & Economy · TechnologyUAE's new e-invoicing system launches July 2026 with January 2027 mandatory deadline for large firms. Learn compliance timelines, ASP costs, and action steps required now.
Business & EconomySharjah Economic Development and Federal Tax Authority held VAT workshop on June 25, 2026. Learn about tax certificates, registration, and compliance procedures.
Politics · Business & EconomyMajor earthquakes strike Venezuela killing 164+. UAE expresses solidarity as global relief efforts mobilize with rescue teams and humanitarian aid.
Business & Economy · TechnologyPremier Li announces zero tariffs for 63 nations at Summer Davos. UAE businesses gain Africa-China trade routes but face Western tech compliance challenges.
Business & EconomyGold hit 7-month lows below $4,000 amid Fed rate hikes. How UAE residents can leverage zero capital gains tax for strategic precious metals positioning.
Energy · Business & EconomyBrent crude hits $73.34 as supply concerns ease. What falling oil prices mean for UAE residents' fuel costs, investments, and the broader Emirates economy.
Politics · Business & EconomyHow UAE's floating hospital integrates Indonesian surgeons to treat 95 Gaza trauma patients, performing 5,600+ surgeries with new prosthetics initiative.
Business & EconomyFederal Tax Authority tightens VAT rules. Legacy credits expire Dec 31, 2026. E-invoicing mandatory Jan 2027. What UAE business owners need to know now.
Business & EconomyUAE now requires multiple distributors for medical devices to prevent shortages. How the 2026 EDE rules affect hospital equipment supply and pricing.