Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Lifestyle · Business & EconomyPowerful dust storms arrive in UAE with 40+ km/h winds and 47°C heat. Learn essential health precautions, road safety tips, and visibility warnings.
Lifestyle · Business & EconomyUAE summer heat reaches 47°C with mandatory work break policies for 1.3 million workers. Learn dust safety, heat exhaustion signs, and what residents need to know today.
Technology · Business & EconomyHub71 now hosts 525 international startups across AI, climate tech, and fintech. Discover how Abu Dhabi's innovation ecosystem supports global founders.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE leads Sudan peace talks to protect Red Sea trade routes and regional stability. Learn how this diplomatic push impacts Gulf security and business for residents.
Business & Economy · EnergyEU cuts steel import quotas 47% and doubles tariffs to 50% from July 1. UAE construction and energy firms face supply chain shifts and new October origin tracking requirements.
Business & Economy · TechnologyeDAS 2.0 shifts attestation responsibility to UAE buyers. 3-minute processing, AED 150 per document, direct customs integration. Learn compliance deadlines.
Business & Economy · TechnologySpaceX IPO June 12, 2026. Learn how UAE residents can buy shares, brokerage requirements, risks, and whether direct investment makes sense for you.
Real Estate · Business & EconomyDubai World Trade Centre expansion through 2031 creates sustained hospitality, logistics, and real estate demand. AED 25 billion economic output signals opportunity for UAE residents.
Energy · Business & EconomyBrent crude jumps to $96 as Israel-Iran conflict escalates. Expect higher fuel bills and inflation across the UAE. What to know.