Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & Economy · Real EstateNearly half of Dubai's new companies in 2025 are Asian-based. Discover what this means for jobs, housing, and business opportunities in the UAE.
Energy · Business & EconomyBrent crude surges to $71 amid US-Iran tensions. Learn how rising oil prices affect UAE fuel costs, businesses, and the Strait of Hormuz trade route.
Business & EconomyGold hits $5,191 as US tariffs drive safe-haven demand. What UAE investors and expatriates need to know about precious metals in 2026.
Business & Economy · EnergyUAE-Brazil leaders advance FTA talks to cut tariffs on food, green energy. $13.5B biofuel project, strategic minerals deal. What residents should know.
Business & Economy · EnergyNew 15% US tariff spares Gulf energy exports but existing 25% metal duties remain. Understand the 150-day window and what UAE businesses should watch.
Business & Economy · Real EstateAbu Dhabi issued 29% more business licenses in 2025. Discover rent-free options, new freelancer permits, costs, and how expats can start businesses today.
Tourism · Business & EconomyDubai's oldest building reopens 2026 after 5-year restoration. Experience 240 years of history through interactive galleries, rare archives, and digital storytelling.
Business & EconomyDense fog hits UAE through Feb 28. Learn 80 km/h speed limits, hazard light rules, AED 500 fines, and safe driving tips for coastal highways.
Business & Economy · EnergyENOC employees packed 3,570 Ramadan food boxes for UAE families and visited cancer patients at Al Jalila Foundation in a three-day volunteer initiative.