Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
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.
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.
Energy · Business & EconomyIraq-Syria pipeline project offers UAE firms access to $5B infrastructure investment, with $150M-$200M annual returns. Operations start mid-2027.
Energy · Business & EconomyBrent crude hits $88 amid Middle East tensions. UAE residents face 5-8% petrol price increases and higher diesel costs in August. What it means for your budget.
Business & Economy · EnergyAbu Dhabi's Adnoc acquires Covestro for €14.7B, expanding from oil to advanced materials. UAE chemical production hub could create manufacturing jobs by 2028.
Business & Economy · Technologye& completes $5.95B Vodafone exit, redeploying capital to emerging markets, digital infrastructure, AI, and shareholder returns as part of strategic refocus.
Business & Economy · EnergyGold prices tumble 3.4% this week amid rising US interest rates and geopolitical tensions. Learn how this affects UAE investors and your portfolio strategy now.