Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Business & EconomyStronger dollar trims UAE gold rates by AED 3–4 per gram in Dubai, giving souk shoppers, wedding buyers and investors a window to lock in lower prices today.
Sports · Business & EconomyUAE’s historic Winter Olympics debut at Milan-Cortina 2026 is driving new ski camps, five-year Green Visas and snow-sport jobs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Learn more.
Lifestyle · Business & EconomyDiscover how Yasmina El Abd’s mental-health drama ‘Midterm’ and breakout single ‘Damma’ are reshaping Arabic streaming and pop culture in the UAE—read the full story now.
Business & Economy · LifestyleUAE buyers can now import bespoke furniture and lighting from Moscow in just 15 days at up to 18% savings. Learn how to snag unique pieces.
Technology · Business & EconomyExperience faster, safer CT scans in Dubai with Al Zahra's photon-counting scanner. Sharper images, half the radiation, and stable insurance costs.
Real Estate · Business & EconomyExplore The Strand at Marjan Beach in Ras Al Khaimah—540,000 sqm waterfront community linked to Wynn, offering new homes, 3,000 jobs and projected 8-10% rental yields for UAE investors.
Business & Economy · TourismDiscover how the new UAE–Turkey CEPA pact cuts airfares to Istanbul, opens duty-free export lanes for UAE businesses and backs major green-energy projects.
Sports · Business & EconomyFrom 2026, Dubai will host FIFA’s annual awards gala—expected to attract tourists, create hospitality jobs and open youth football pathways across the UAE.
Real Estate · Business & EconomyDubai logged a record AED15.6bn in property deals in one day. Learn how cheaper mortgages, 10-year visas and 150k new homes by 2027 affect renters, buyers and expats.